, Torres' Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 10th Edition
TerriAnn Ryan | 2024 | Wolters Kluwer
Complete 210-Question Test Bank (15 Questions per Chapter)
Aligned with ARRT & ASRT Standards | Detailed Rationales
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT AND
MEDICAL IMAGING
Chapter 1: The Profession and Environment
(Questions 1-15)
Question 1
A radiologic technologist is preparing to perform a portable chest X-ray on a patient in the
intensive care unit. Which of the following is the technologist's primary responsibility?
A. Completing the examination as quickly as possible to return to the department
B. Ensuring patient safety while obtaining diagnostic images
C. Documenting the examination in the patient's chart
D. Communicating the results to the attending physician
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: The radiologic technologist's primary responsibility is to ensure patient safety while
obtaining diagnostic images. Patient safety includes verifying patient identity, assessing for
contraindications, using proper positioning and radiation protection, and monitoring the
patient during the procedure. While efficiency (A), documentation (C), and communication (D)
are important, they are secondary to patient safety .
Question 2
Which of the following is a key element of the professional code of ethics for radiologic
technologists?
A. Performing only examinations ordered by a referring physician
B. Providing diagnostic interpretations to the patient
C. Delegating technical tasks to unlicensed personnel
D. Recommending additional imaging procedures
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The code of ethics for radiologic technologists requires that they perform only
examinations ordered by a referring physician. Technologists are not authorized to provide
diagnostic interpretations (B) to patients—that is the role of the radiologist. Delegating
technical tasks (C) is limited by state practice acts and facility policies. Recommending
additional procedures (D) exceeds the scope of practice .
Question 3
A radiologic technologist observes a colleague performing a procedure without using proper
lead shielding on a patient. What is the technologist's ethical obligation?
A. Ignore the situation to avoid conflict
B. Report the colleague to the department supervisor
, C. Discuss the concern with the colleague privately
D. Post a warning notice in the department
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ethical obligation is to first discuss the concern with the colleague privately in a
non-confrontational manner. If the behavior continues, reporting to a supervisor (B) would be
appropriate. Ignoring the situation (A) violates professional responsibility. Posting notices (D) is
unprofessional and not an effective solution .
Question 4
Which of the following is considered a violation of patient confidentiality?
A. Discussing a patient's case with the attending radiologist
B. Explaining a procedure to a patient's family member with the patient's permission
C. Discussing a patient's diagnosis in the hospital cafeteria
D. Documenting a patient's clinical history in the medical record
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing a patient's diagnosis in the hospital cafeteria is a violation of patient
confidentiality because it occurs in a public area where unauthorized individuals may overhear.
Patient information should only be shared in private, secure settings with authorized personnel.
Discussing cases with the radiologist (A) is appropriate for patient care. Explaining procedures
with permission (B) and documentation (D) are appropriate .
TerriAnn Ryan | 2024 | Wolters Kluwer
Complete 210-Question Test Bank (15 Questions per Chapter)
Aligned with ARRT & ASRT Standards | Detailed Rationales
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT AND
MEDICAL IMAGING
Chapter 1: The Profession and Environment
(Questions 1-15)
Question 1
A radiologic technologist is preparing to perform a portable chest X-ray on a patient in the
intensive care unit. Which of the following is the technologist's primary responsibility?
A. Completing the examination as quickly as possible to return to the department
B. Ensuring patient safety while obtaining diagnostic images
C. Documenting the examination in the patient's chart
D. Communicating the results to the attending physician
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: The radiologic technologist's primary responsibility is to ensure patient safety while
obtaining diagnostic images. Patient safety includes verifying patient identity, assessing for
contraindications, using proper positioning and radiation protection, and monitoring the
patient during the procedure. While efficiency (A), documentation (C), and communication (D)
are important, they are secondary to patient safety .
Question 2
Which of the following is a key element of the professional code of ethics for radiologic
technologists?
A. Performing only examinations ordered by a referring physician
B. Providing diagnostic interpretations to the patient
C. Delegating technical tasks to unlicensed personnel
D. Recommending additional imaging procedures
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The code of ethics for radiologic technologists requires that they perform only
examinations ordered by a referring physician. Technologists are not authorized to provide
diagnostic interpretations (B) to patients—that is the role of the radiologist. Delegating
technical tasks (C) is limited by state practice acts and facility policies. Recommending
additional procedures (D) exceeds the scope of practice .
Question 3
A radiologic technologist observes a colleague performing a procedure without using proper
lead shielding on a patient. What is the technologist's ethical obligation?
A. Ignore the situation to avoid conflict
B. Report the colleague to the department supervisor
, C. Discuss the concern with the colleague privately
D. Post a warning notice in the department
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ethical obligation is to first discuss the concern with the colleague privately in a
non-confrontational manner. If the behavior continues, reporting to a supervisor (B) would be
appropriate. Ignoring the situation (A) violates professional responsibility. Posting notices (D) is
unprofessional and not an effective solution .
Question 4
Which of the following is considered a violation of patient confidentiality?
A. Discussing a patient's case with the attending radiologist
B. Explaining a procedure to a patient's family member with the patient's permission
C. Discussing a patient's diagnosis in the hospital cafeteria
D. Documenting a patient's clinical history in the medical record
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing a patient's diagnosis in the hospital cafeteria is a violation of patient
confidentiality because it occurs in a public area where unauthorized individuals may overhear.
Patient information should only be shared in private, secure settings with authorized personnel.
Discussing cases with the radiologist (A) is appropriate for patient care. Explaining procedures
with permission (B) and documentation (D) are appropriate .
