Chapter 4 Test

Question 1

Radiologic science proffessionals who recognize an inappropriate treatment plan would be demonstrating which of the following aspects of the clinical application of critical thinking and problem solving?

a.) ethical aspect
b.) technical aspect
c.) patient care aspect
d.) all of the above

Answer 1

b.) techanical aspect

Question 2

A radiologic science proffessional who wants to maintain critical thinking skills could do so through whivh of the following?

1.) continuing education
2.) mentoring students
3.) teaching

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

Answer 2

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 3

Which of the following are considered potential questions to ask when attempting to work through selecting the solution with the best outcome?
1.) does this solution correspond with the procedures and protocol for your institution?
2.) how quickly must the solition be enacted?
3.) how did your solution affect the patients outcome?

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

Answer 3

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 4

Which of the following are considered portential questions to ask when attempting to investigate the problem?
1.) what are the key elements of the problem?
2.) who or what may be affected by this problem?
3.) will more than one solution or type of sultion be needed?

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

Answer 4

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 5

Professsional agencies such as the american society of radiologic technologists piblish documents that have an inherent element requiring problem solving and critical thinking. Which of the following are such documents?
1.) code of ethics
2.) practice standards
3.) position statements

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

Answer 5

a.) 1 and 2

Question 6

Students may need to apply problem solving skills and critical thinking to manage personal problems and issues for what reasons?
1.) to make sure they do not affect the educational process
2.) to make sure they do not affect patient care
3.) to ensure personal peace

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

Answer 6

a.) 1 and 2

Question 7

Which of the following are considered additional potential questions to ask when attempting to work through considering and developing all viable solutions to the problem?
1.) what additional reliable information or expertise is needed?
2.) have any similar problems been solved that can point you toward possible solutions?
3.) will a creative solution be needed for this unique problem?

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

Answer 7

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 8

Which of the following are considered steps in problem solving and critical thinking?
1.) identify and or clarify the problem
2.) investigate the problem
3.) consider and develop all viable solutions to the problem

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

Answer 8

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 9

Which of the following are considered potential questions to ask when attempting to work through identifying and or clarifying the problem?
1.) is there a problem?
2.) what is the problem?
3.) whose responsibility is it to solve the problem?

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

Answer 9

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 10

Which of the following are considered potential questions to ask when attempting to work through all viable solutions to the problem?
1.) are decisions objective and based on professional knowledge, ethics and standards?
2.) does this solution correspond with the procedures and protocol for your institution?
3.) how will these professional standards be applied and modified to fit the unique situation presented by the problem?

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

Answer 10

b.) 1 and 3

Question 11

Radiologic science proffessionals who adapt to an emergency situation would be demonstrating which of the following aspects of the clinical application of critical thinking and problem solving?

a.) ethical aspect
b.) technical aspect
c.) patient care aspect
d.) all of the above

Answer 11

c.) patient care aspect

Question 12

The textbook specifically mentions a key to mastering critical thinking. What is it?

a.) adhere to the ASRT documents regulating ethics and professional performance think independently based on appropriate professional role models
b.) extend learning beyond memorization of the concepts of the profession
c.) make sure clinical education occurs within risk management guidelines

Answer 12

b.) extend learning beyond memorization of the concepts of the profession

Question 13

According to the textbook, where is the best place for students to begin developing the ability to apply previous knowledge to new situations?

a.) classroom or labratory
b.) clinical education
c.) personal life
d.) all of the above

Answer 13

a.) classroom or labratory

Question 14

What agency publishes the document that requires radiologic science programs to assess the problem solving and critical thinking skills of their students?

a.) american registry of radiologic technologists
b.) american society of radiologic technologists
c.) joint review committee on education in radiologic technology
d.) international society of radiographers and radiologic technologists

Answer 14

c.) joint review committee on education in radiologic technology

Question 15

Radiologic science professional who consider human diversity issues that might play a part in a procedure would be demonstrating which of the following aspects of the clinical application of critical thinking and problem solving?

a.) ethical aspect
b.) technical aspect
c.) patient care aspect
d.) all of the above

Answer 15

c.) patient care aspect

Question 16

Radiologic science professional who observe a patient for physical and mental changes after a procedure would be demostrating which of the following aspects of the clinical application of critical thinking and problem solving?

a.) ethical aspect
b.) technical aspect
c.) patient care aspect
d.) all of the above

Answer 16

c.) patient care aspect

Question 17

Early critical thinking skills in the beginning of a students clinical experience involves:

a.) deciding which role models to emulate and know when to go to program officials with concerns or problems
b.) recall information from classroom settings
c.) recall information in labratory settings
d.) wait until a time can be set aside to meet with the program director to determine the course of action to puruse

Answer 17

a.) deciding which role models to emulate and know when to go to program officials with concerns and problems

Question 18

Which of the following are considered important components of effective critical thinking?
1.) analyzing personal values and feelings
2.) extending learning well beyond button pushing
3.) managing uncomfartable ethical solutions

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

Answer 18

b.) 1 and 3

Question 19

What element of professional development does the textbook suggest will prepare students best to handle critical thinking situations that may affect the life and well being of a patient under the students care?
1.) role models
2.) experience
3.) education

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

Answer 19

c.) 2 and 3

Question 20

What does the textbook state is the role of the clinical setting in critical thinking?

a.) it is where students can transfer knowledge into action
b.) it is where students should avoid transferring knowledge into action
c.) it is a place where primary role models should be acquired
d.) all of the above

Answer 20

a.) it is where students can transfer knowledge into action