ARRT - Ethical & Legal Aspects Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A radiologic technologist performs actions according to the best
interests of the patient. To which principle of the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Code of Ethics does the
radiologic technologist adhere? -
correct answer ✅Principle 5 - states that the radiologic
technologist acts in the best interest of the patient.
What is Principle 2 in the ARRT Code of Ethics -
correct answer ✅states that the radiologic technologist provides
services with full respect for the dignity of mankind.
What is Principle 6 in the ARRT Code of Ethics -
correct answer ✅states that interpretation and diagnoses are
outside the scope of practice of a radiologic technologist.
What is Principal 9 in the ARRT Code of Ethics -
correct answer ✅Principle 9 of the ARRT Code of Ethics states that
the radiologic technologist reveals confidential information only as
required by law.
What is the purpose of the International Classification of Disease?
ICD -
, ARRT - Ethical & Legal Aspects Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅to provide information about treatment to the
billing department
What is an example of an organization that accredits hospitals and
other health care institutions in the United States? -
correct answer ✅The Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Heathcare Organizations
If a radiologic technologist threatens a patient during the course of
a procedure and has an apparent immediate ability to perform the
threatened act, which torts may be claimed? -
correct answer ✅Assault
Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the quality
and safety of care provided to patients? -
correct answer ✅The Joint Commission
In making a correction to an entry in the paper health record, what
should the documenter do? -
correct answer ✅Line out the error, authenticate, and insert
correct information.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A radiologic technologist performs actions according to the best
interests of the patient. To which principle of the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Code of Ethics does the
radiologic technologist adhere? -
correct answer ✅Principle 5 - states that the radiologic
technologist acts in the best interest of the patient.
What is Principle 2 in the ARRT Code of Ethics -
correct answer ✅states that the radiologic technologist provides
services with full respect for the dignity of mankind.
What is Principle 6 in the ARRT Code of Ethics -
correct answer ✅states that interpretation and diagnoses are
outside the scope of practice of a radiologic technologist.
What is Principal 9 in the ARRT Code of Ethics -
correct answer ✅Principle 9 of the ARRT Code of Ethics states that
the radiologic technologist reveals confidential information only as
required by law.
What is the purpose of the International Classification of Disease?
ICD -
, ARRT - Ethical & Legal Aspects Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅to provide information about treatment to the
billing department
What is an example of an organization that accredits hospitals and
other health care institutions in the United States? -
correct answer ✅The Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Heathcare Organizations
If a radiologic technologist threatens a patient during the course of
a procedure and has an apparent immediate ability to perform the
threatened act, which torts may be claimed? -
correct answer ✅Assault
Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the quality
and safety of care provided to patients? -
correct answer ✅The Joint Commission
In making a correction to an entry in the paper health record, what
should the documenter do? -
correct answer ✅Line out the error, authenticate, and insert
correct information.
