ARRT Patient Care and Management 3

Question 1

Under HIPAA, a radiologic technologist may share a patient's imaging results with:

Accepted Answer

Another treating physician directly involved in the patient's care

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of protected health information to other treating providers for the purposes of treatment without additional patient authorization.

Question 2

A patient arrives for a pelvic X-ray and states they might be pregnant. The technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Consult the ordering physician and perform a pregnancy test if indicated before proceeding

Answer

When pregnancy is uncertain, the technologist should notify the radiologist or ordering physician, and a urine or serum pregnancy test should be obtained before performing a pelvic exam.

Question 3

Which pulse site is BEST used when assessing circulation in the lower extremity of a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

Dorsalis pedis

Answer

The dorsalis pedis pulse on the dorsum of the foot is the standard site for assessing lower extremity circulation in trauma assessment.

Question 4

A patient receiving an IV contrast injection suddenly develops hives and itching without respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms. This MOST likely represents:

Accepted Answer

A mild allergic reaction

Answer

Urticaria and pruritus without systemic involvement (hypotension, bronchospasm) classify as a mild allergic reaction, typically managed with antihistamines.

Question 5

The correct way to verify a patient's identity before an imaging procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

Use at least two patient identifiers such as name and date of birth

Answer

Two-identifier verification (e.g., full name and date of birth) is the Joint Commission standard to prevent wrong-patient errors.

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Practice Test

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Practice Test

ARRT Patient Care and Management 3