Scope of Practice Flashcards
Which of the following related duties is not usually a part of a radiographer’s job?
-Acting as a patient representative in dealing with insurance issues
-Keep detailed patient records
-Adjust and maintain imaging equipment
-Work with the radiologists reading the images to determine whether other images need to be taken
Acting as a patient representative in dealing with insurance issues
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, radiographer has recently been identified as a profession rather than a trade. Which of the following reasons elevated the field to a profession?
-Certification and licensing requirements
-The minimum requirement of a BS degree for entry technologists
-The increased amount and variety of research being conducted in the field
-Degree of autonomous practice
Certification and licensing requirements
What are the benefits to people working in an occupation that has been designated as a profession? (choose 3)
-greater recognition and respect
-less responsibility and autonomy
-less opportunity to change careers
-increased salaries
-increased employment opportunities
-greater recognition and respect
-increased salaries
-increased employment opportunities
Identify the historical events in the 20th century that has influenced the growth of additional medical imaging professions. (choose 3)
1970s- CT was introduced
1920 - Society of Radiographers formed
1900 - 1st therapeutic treatment - radium
2000s - Development of fusion imaging technologies
1968 - Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act - consumer products
1970s- CT was introduced
1900 - 1st therapeutic treatment - radium
2000s - Development of fusion imaging technologies
Within the duties of a radiographer, clinical responsibility refers to what aspects of the job? (choose 3)
-Communicate procedural to the radiologist
-Identify abuse - bring to authority’s attention
-Query any procedure that is not a direct benefit to the patient before proceeding
-Perform procedures exactly as stated on the requisition
-Interpret images and report findings to emergency room physicians
-Communicate procedural to the radiologist
-Identify abuse - bring to authority’s attention
-Query any procedure that is not a direct benefit to the patient before proceeding
As a radiographer, one must be aware of the trends in the professional environment that will change the way the work is organized and performed. Which of the following are trends that are effecting the profession? (choose 3)
-Proficiency in the management of digital imaging technologies is necessary
-Technologists need to understand and participate in quality improvement strategies
-Hospitals only employ about 50% of radiographers today
-A declining need to be aware of diversity
-A greater number of technologists are not seeking additional education
-Proficiency in the management of digital imaging technologies is necessary
-Technologists need to understand and participate in quality improvement strategies
-Hospitals only employ about 50% of radiographers today
Which of the following areas of the medical imaging field usually requires a technologist to have an earned Master’s degree?
Management
Commercial settings
Department Administrator
PACs Administrator
Department Administrator
Participation on continuing education, professional associations and writing journal articles is considered:
professional conduct
clinical responsibility
lifelong learning
disciplinary action
lifelong learning
Admits errors and assumes personal responsibility for mistakes
honesty
Adheres to institutional policies and procedures
integrity
Improves team effectiveness through motivation and facilitation
respect
Engages in informal teaching and learning activities with colleagues
scholarship
Provides patient care without consideration of personal benefit
altruism
Scope of practice can be defines as:
The boundaries of professional practice governed by legal, ethical and social parameters
The limits of practice controlled by the employer’s practice
Obstacles that create barriers to providing the best performance
The legal parameters that delineate a profession’s job description
The boundaries of professional practice governed by legal, ethical and social parameters
The code of ethics for radiographers was written by which of the following organizations?
The American Association of Educators in Radiologic Sciences
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
The American Society of Ethical Radiologic Technologists
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
