FLORIDA BASIC X-RAY MACHINE OPERATOR CHAPTER 1 |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER | VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT) is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - organization that accredits schools
for radiologic technologists
Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Limited operator
To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography,
you should contact the appropriate state agency - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The term limited operator is used because the - CORRECT ANSWER - scope
of practice is limited
Reciprocity means that: - CORRECT ANSWER - credentials issued in one
area are recognized in another.
An order for an x-ray examination is issued by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
physician
Which of the following are considered duties of a limited operator? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Explain the procedure and the preparation to the
patient
Position the patient correctly in relation to the image receptor and the xray tube
The largest & oldest professional organization for radiologic technologists is
the: - CORRECT ANSWER - American society of radiologic technologists
(ASRT) (1920)
The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators is published by the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - ASRT (American Society of Radiologic
Technologists)
An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the:
- CORRECT ANSWER - JRCERT
, Bone densitometry (BD) is a specialized x-ray machine and procedure that
measures: - CORRECT ANSWER - bone mineral content & density of
specific skeletal sites or the whole body
Which of the following documents cites information that is "mandatory and
enforceable"? - CORRECT ANSWER - ARRT rules of ethics
Limited operators can perform the same x-ray examinations that radiographers
can - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Credentials for limited operators vary greatly from state to state. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
When, where, and by whom were x-rays discovered? - CORRECT ANSWER
- Wilhelm Roetgen discovered x rays in Germany November 8th,1895.
What is the purpose of the ARRT? Why might this organization be important to
a limited x-ray machine operator? - CORRECT ANSWER - The ARRT
(1922) was formed to establish standards & exams necessary to certify RT's.
This might be important to a limited x ray operator because they have to take
this exam if their state allows one made by the ARRT in order to work as an x-
ray technician.
List the possible consequences of practicing radiography outside the limitations
imposed by local regulations. - CORRECT ANSWER - Licenses or permits
may be suspended or revoked. Fines and/or imprisonment may be levied against
the limited operator and/or the employer.
List five typical duties of a limited x-ray machine operator. - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Greets the patient
-Provides a brief explanation and answers any question about the procedures
-Work directly with radiographer
assist patient into the general position required for x-ray examination
-Selects the correct cassette and places it in position
Name at least three other terms that may be used in some states for the limited
operator - CORRECT ANSWER - Basic machine operator
practical x-ray machine operator
limited radiologic technologist or limited radiographer
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER | VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT) is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - organization that accredits schools
for radiologic technologists
Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Limited operator
To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography,
you should contact the appropriate state agency - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The term limited operator is used because the - CORRECT ANSWER - scope
of practice is limited
Reciprocity means that: - CORRECT ANSWER - credentials issued in one
area are recognized in another.
An order for an x-ray examination is issued by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
physician
Which of the following are considered duties of a limited operator? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Explain the procedure and the preparation to the
patient
Position the patient correctly in relation to the image receptor and the xray tube
The largest & oldest professional organization for radiologic technologists is
the: - CORRECT ANSWER - American society of radiologic technologists
(ASRT) (1920)
The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators is published by the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - ASRT (American Society of Radiologic
Technologists)
An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the:
- CORRECT ANSWER - JRCERT
, Bone densitometry (BD) is a specialized x-ray machine and procedure that
measures: - CORRECT ANSWER - bone mineral content & density of
specific skeletal sites or the whole body
Which of the following documents cites information that is "mandatory and
enforceable"? - CORRECT ANSWER - ARRT rules of ethics
Limited operators can perform the same x-ray examinations that radiographers
can - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Credentials for limited operators vary greatly from state to state. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
When, where, and by whom were x-rays discovered? - CORRECT ANSWER
- Wilhelm Roetgen discovered x rays in Germany November 8th,1895.
What is the purpose of the ARRT? Why might this organization be important to
a limited x-ray machine operator? - CORRECT ANSWER - The ARRT
(1922) was formed to establish standards & exams necessary to certify RT's.
This might be important to a limited x ray operator because they have to take
this exam if their state allows one made by the ARRT in order to work as an x-
ray technician.
List the possible consequences of practicing radiography outside the limitations
imposed by local regulations. - CORRECT ANSWER - Licenses or permits
may be suspended or revoked. Fines and/or imprisonment may be levied against
the limited operator and/or the employer.
List five typical duties of a limited x-ray machine operator. - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Greets the patient
-Provides a brief explanation and answers any question about the procedures
-Work directly with radiographer
assist patient into the general position required for x-ray examination
-Selects the correct cassette and places it in position
Name at least three other terms that may be used in some states for the limited
operator - CORRECT ANSWER - Basic machine operator
practical x-ray machine operator
limited radiologic technologist or limited radiographer
