Ch. 1 - Ethical & Legal Aspects

Question 1

The ASRT document that defines the radiographer’s role is the

Answer 1

Practice Standards

Question 2

Occurrences that can keep a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include (2)

Answer 2

• Being suspended from a radiography program.

- Being dismissed/expelled from a radiography program.

Question 3

Violations of the ARRT Rules of Ethics include

Answer 3

Accepting responsibility to perform a function outside of the scope of practice

Question 4

Which organization has the authority to impose professional sanction on a radiographer?

Answer 4

ARRT

Question 5

A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found liable for

Answer 5

Defamation

Question 6

Patients’ rights include the following (2)

Answer 6

• The right to refuse treatment.

- The right to confidentiality.

Question 7

A radiographer who perform’s an x-ray examination on a patient without the patient’s consent, or after the patient has refused the examination, may be liable for

Answer 7

Battery

Question 8

An individual’s legal document identifying his or her specific wishes regarding medical care to be provided in the event that he or she is unable to make or communicate decisions is called

Answer 8

Advanced healthcare directive

Question 9

The legislation that guarantees confidentiality of all patient information is

Answer 9

HIPAA

Question 10

If a patient lacks decision-making capacity, his or her rights can be exercised on his or her behalf by (2)

Answer 10

• Designated Surrogate.

- Designated Proxy.