CHAPTER 1: ROLE OF THE LIMITED X-
RAY MACHINE OPERATOR QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
X-rays were discovered by:
✔✔ Answer: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
is the:
✔✔ Answer: Organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists
Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is:
✔✔ Answer: Limited Operator
True or False: To determine the credentials needed to practice limited radiography,
you should contact the appropriate state agency.
✔✔ Answer: True
The term “limited operator” is used because the:
✔✔ Answer: Scope of practice is limited
Reciprocity means that:
✔✔ Answer: Credentials issued in one area are recognized in another area
Which of the following physicians has received extensive additional training and
would be considered a specialist?
1. Radiologist
, 2. Obstetrician
3. Pediatrician -ANSWER ✔✔1, 2, and 3
A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is
called: -ANSWER ✔✔A Radiologist
An order for an x-ray examination is issued by: -ANSWER ✔✔A physician
Which of the following are considered duties of a limited operator?
1. Determine what examination should be performed.
2. Explain the procedure and the preparation to the patient.
3. Position the patient correctly in relation to the image receptor and the x-ray
tube. -ANSWER ✔✔2 and 3
The largest professional organization for radiologic technologists is the: -
ANSWER ✔✔ASRT
The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators is published by the: -
ANSWER ✔✔ARRT
An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the: -
ANSWER ✔✔JRCERT
A podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of: -ANSWER ✔✔the feet
RAY MACHINE OPERATOR QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
X-rays were discovered by:
✔✔ Answer: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
is the:
✔✔ Answer: Organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists
Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is:
✔✔ Answer: Limited Operator
True or False: To determine the credentials needed to practice limited radiography,
you should contact the appropriate state agency.
✔✔ Answer: True
The term “limited operator” is used because the:
✔✔ Answer: Scope of practice is limited
Reciprocity means that:
✔✔ Answer: Credentials issued in one area are recognized in another area
Which of the following physicians has received extensive additional training and
would be considered a specialist?
1. Radiologist
, 2. Obstetrician
3. Pediatrician -ANSWER ✔✔1, 2, and 3
A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is
called: -ANSWER ✔✔A Radiologist
An order for an x-ray examination is issued by: -ANSWER ✔✔A physician
Which of the following are considered duties of a limited operator?
1. Determine what examination should be performed.
2. Explain the procedure and the preparation to the patient.
3. Position the patient correctly in relation to the image receptor and the x-ray
tube. -ANSWER ✔✔2 and 3
The largest professional organization for radiologic technologists is the: -
ANSWER ✔✔ASRT
The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators is published by the: -
ANSWER ✔✔ARRT
An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the: -
ANSWER ✔✔JRCERT
A podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of: -ANSWER ✔✔the feet
