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Midterm Rad 117 Exam Questions And
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What is the Ethical Principles - Answer✔Conforming to the standards of conduct of a given
profession or group
Definition of Ethical Principles - Answer✔Set of moral principles that govern one's course of
action (set of standards that establish what is right and good
Ethical Principles of Autonomy - Answer✔The right of all persons to make rational decisions
free from external pressures
Ethical Principles of Double Effect - Answer✔The fact that some actions may produce both a
good and a bad effect
Ethical Principles of Utilitarianism - Answer✔Advocates that actions are morally correct or right
when the largest number of persons is benefited by the decision made
Ethical Principles of Deontology - Answer✔Upholds the philosophy that rules are to be followed
at all times by all individuals
Ethical Principles of Virtue - Answer✔Is a philosophical belief that focuses on using wisdom
rather than emotional and intellectual problem solving
Adolescent - Answer✔The period of life beginning at puberty and ending with physical maturity
Ethical Principles of Beneficence - Answer✔All acts must be meant to attain a good result or to
be beneficial
Ethical Principles of Paternalism - Answer✔The attitude that sometimes prompts health care
workers to make a decision regarding a person's care without consulting the person affected
How would an understanding of Maslow's hierarchy of needs help a technologist deal with a
patient? - Answer✔Allows technologist to determine a patient's state of health
5. Self-actualization
4. Esteem
3. Love and belonging
2. Safety needs
1. Physiological needs
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What is the difference between an intentional and unintentional tort? - Answer✔- Intentional
Tort: Torts done deliberately such as battery/assault
- Unintentional tort: negligence → failure on one party to act the way an ordinary, reasonable
person would act
What are the various advance directives patients may have? - Answer✔- A Living Will:
Expresses the patients' wishes concerning future medical care
-Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: Appoints an agent that the person trusts to make
decisions if the patient is unable to do so
-Five Wishes
-Medical orders: Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR), Full code, Do-Not-Intubate (DNI)
What is an advance directive? - Answer✔Legal documents that are formulated by a competent
person and that provide written information concerning the patient's desires if the patient is
unable to make the decision
What does five wishes do for a patient? - Answer✔1. The person that is wanted to make care
decisions
2. The kind of medical treatment desired
3. Level of comfort desired
4. Type of treatment desired
5. Level of knowledge to give to family
What does HIPPA stand for and what does it do? - Answer✔Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
-Law included provisions designed to save money for health care businesses by encouraging
electronic transactions, but it also required new safeguards to protect the security and
confidentiality of information
What does ALARA stand for and what does it do? - Answer✔As Low As Reasonably
Achievable
1. Time- the technique the technologist uses should be as low as possible but can still obtain a
diagnostic image
2. Distance- more distance away from the radiation source the better
3. Shielding- On the patient when the exam allows you to do so and also use shielding for
yourself
Simple consent - Answer✔Obtaining a patient's permission to perform a procedure without
knowledge of that procedure
Informed consent - Answer✔Patient is informed of the procedure and situation
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Midterm Rad 117 Exam Questions And
Answers 100% Guaranteed Pass.
What is the Ethical Principles - Answer✔Conforming to the standards of conduct of a given
profession or group
Definition of Ethical Principles - Answer✔Set of moral principles that govern one's course of
action (set of standards that establish what is right and good
Ethical Principles of Autonomy - Answer✔The right of all persons to make rational decisions
free from external pressures
Ethical Principles of Double Effect - Answer✔The fact that some actions may produce both a
good and a bad effect
Ethical Principles of Utilitarianism - Answer✔Advocates that actions are morally correct or right
when the largest number of persons is benefited by the decision made
Ethical Principles of Deontology - Answer✔Upholds the philosophy that rules are to be followed
at all times by all individuals
Ethical Principles of Virtue - Answer✔Is a philosophical belief that focuses on using wisdom
rather than emotional and intellectual problem solving
Adolescent - Answer✔The period of life beginning at puberty and ending with physical maturity
Ethical Principles of Beneficence - Answer✔All acts must be meant to attain a good result or to
be beneficial
Ethical Principles of Paternalism - Answer✔The attitude that sometimes prompts health care
workers to make a decision regarding a person's care without consulting the person affected
How would an understanding of Maslow's hierarchy of needs help a technologist deal with a
patient? - Answer✔Allows technologist to determine a patient's state of health
5. Self-actualization
4. Esteem
3. Love and belonging
2. Safety needs
1. Physiological needs
1|Page
, ©SIRJOEL 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
What is the difference between an intentional and unintentional tort? - Answer✔- Intentional
Tort: Torts done deliberately such as battery/assault
- Unintentional tort: negligence → failure on one party to act the way an ordinary, reasonable
person would act
What are the various advance directives patients may have? - Answer✔- A Living Will:
Expresses the patients' wishes concerning future medical care
-Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: Appoints an agent that the person trusts to make
decisions if the patient is unable to do so
-Five Wishes
-Medical orders: Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR), Full code, Do-Not-Intubate (DNI)
What is an advance directive? - Answer✔Legal documents that are formulated by a competent
person and that provide written information concerning the patient's desires if the patient is
unable to make the decision
What does five wishes do for a patient? - Answer✔1. The person that is wanted to make care
decisions
2. The kind of medical treatment desired
3. Level of comfort desired
4. Type of treatment desired
5. Level of knowledge to give to family
What does HIPPA stand for and what does it do? - Answer✔Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
-Law included provisions designed to save money for health care businesses by encouraging
electronic transactions, but it also required new safeguards to protect the security and
confidentiality of information
What does ALARA stand for and what does it do? - Answer✔As Low As Reasonably
Achievable
1. Time- the technique the technologist uses should be as low as possible but can still obtain a
diagnostic image
2. Distance- more distance away from the radiation source the better
3. Shielding- On the patient when the exam allows you to do so and also use shielding for
yourself
Simple consent - Answer✔Obtaining a patient's permission to perform a procedure without
knowledge of that procedure
Informed consent - Answer✔Patient is informed of the procedure and situation
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