Chapter 26 Test

Question 1

In order to properly identify a radiograph, which of the following information should be on the image?
1.) patients name
2.) institutional identity
3.) date of exam
4.) name of patients insurance company

a.) 1 only
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 4 only

Answer 1

c.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 2

Freely discussing a patients confidential medical information with an unauthorized person is:

a.) invasion of privacy
b.) negligeince
c.) misconduct
d.) defamation of character

Answer 2

a.) invasion of privacy

Question 3

Respondeat superior translates to “the thing speaks for itself.”

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 3

b.) false

Question 4

The general definition of the standard of care is that degree of skill, knowledge, and care ordinarrillay possessed and employed by a member of the profession in good standing.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 4

a.) true

Question 5

Intentional or unintentional acts performed by an individual and based on unreasonable conduct are known as:

a.) assault and battery
b.) misdemeanors
c.) torts
d.) felonies

Answer 5

c.) torts

Question 6

Touching of a ptient without permission is termed:

a.) battery
b.) malpractice
c.) assault
d.) felony

Answer 6

a.) battery

Question 7

A/an _____________ is a patients claim that he or she has been wronged.

a.) defamation
b.) assault
c.) tort
d.) battery

Answer 7

c.) tort

Question 8

A radiographer may be called to testify in a legal case.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 8

a.) true

Question 9

What is the normal retention period for radiographs to be kept for adults on file?

a.) 6 months
b.) 5-7 years
c.) 15-20 years
d.) more than 25 years

Answer 9

b.) 5-7 years

Question 10

The standard of care for radiologic technology was established in 1914 and remains unchanged today.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 10

b.) false

Question 11

A patient has the right to be informed of and to make decisions about his or her own health treatment.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 11

a.) true

Question 12

Failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent person would use in like or similar situations is called:

a.) negligience
b.) defamation
c.) slander
d.) none of the above

Answer 12

a.) negligence

Question 13

What is the legal term for unlawful touching of a person without consent is termed:

a.) assault
b.) invasion of privacy
c.) negligence
d.) battery

Answer 13

d.) battery

Question 14

Approximately 90% of all medical negligence claims are somehow related to diagnostic imaging.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 14

b.) false

Question 15

Respondeat superior also means let the master speak and/or speaks for the servant.

a.) true
b.) False

Answer 15

a.) true

Question 16

Radiologic technologists have an obligation to maintain patient confidentiality.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 16

a.) true

Question 17

A person must be informed of the reason for restraint and the possible risks if restraints are not used after the restraints have been applied.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 17

b.) false

Question 18

What is the term that describes failure to provide reasonable care or caution to the patient is:

a.) res ispa loquitor
b.) respondeat superior
c.) assault
d.) unintentional tort

Answer 18

b.) respondeat superior

Question 19

The patient has the right to:
1.) know the physician for his/her care
2.) confidential readings of their records
3.) know of any professional arrangement that exists between caregivers

a.) 1 only
b.) 2 only
c.) 3 only
d.) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 19

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 20

Radiologic technologists are legally liable for their actions in the daily performance of diagnostic procedures.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 20

a.) true

Question 21

The theory of _________ requires the hospital or health care entity to be responsible for the quality of care delivered to consumers.

a.) corporate liability
b.) respondeat superior
c.) res ispa loquitor
d.) none of the above

Answer 21

a.) corporate liability

Question 22

Health care providers who do not remain current in the field may be liable under the legal theory of medical malpractice.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 22

a.) true

Question 23

What vital agent is responsible for acquired immunity defieciency syndome (AIDS)?

a.) escherichia coli
b.) candida albicans
c.) herpes simplex 2
d.) human immune virus

Answer 23

d.) human immune virus

Question 24

Which type of law defines individual rights?

a.) case
b.) legislative
c.) constitutional
d.) judiciary

Answer 24

c.) constitutional

Question 25

A/an ___________ can occur if a technologist touches a patieent or performs an examination without the patients permission.

a.) defamation
b.) assault
c.) tort
d.) battery

Answer 25

d.) battery

Question 26

A/an ________ occurs when a patient believes that he or she has been threatened in such a way that the person has reason to fear harm.

a.) defamation
b.) assault
c.) tort
d.) battery

Answer 26

b.) assault

Question 27

If a patient is left unattended and the patient falls off the radiographic table the radiographer could be sued for:

a.) battery
b.) negligence
c.) felony
d.) assault

Answer 27

b.) negligence

Question 28

Informed consent requires the patients have all the information they need to make decisions about their health care.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 28

a.) true

Question 29

It is recommended that a __________ should witness an informed consent for an invasive radiographic procedure.

a.) radiographer
b.) disinterested health care worker
c.) radiologist
d.) radiology staff nurse

Answer 29

b.) disinterested health care worker

Question 30

The three types of law are:

a.) constitutional, legislative, and case law
b.) constitutional, legislative, and court law
c.) constitional, presidential, and case law
d.) judiciary, legislative, and case law

Answer 30

a.) constitutional, legislative and case law

Question 31

Which term applies when a patient is injured through no fault of his or her own while in the complete control of another?

a.) corporate liablility
b.) respondeat superior
c.) res ispa loquitor
d.) none of the above

Answer 31

c.) res ispa loquitor

Question 32

The most common claim in a health care facility is:

a.) assault
b.) battery
c.) false imprisonment
d.) none of the above

Answer 32

c.) false imprisonment