CAMRT Professional Practice and Ethics Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A radiologist asks to repeat a chest X-ray the technologist believes is diagnostic. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Respectfully discuss the concern, express professional opinion while acknowledging radiologist authority, comply with the decision

Answer

Respectful communication with recognition of complementary expertise is appropriate.

Question 2

A colleague confides they have been working while impaired by prescription medication. What are the obligations?

Accepted Answer

Report through appropriate channels as patient safety takes priority

Answer

Patient safety is paramount. An impaired practitioner poses direct risk.

Question 3

A patient requests their imaging report. What are the technologist obligations under Canadian privacy law?

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient of their right to access and direct them to the proper process

Answer

Canadian privacy legislation gives patients the right to access their health information.

Question 4

What ethical considerations apply when participating in research imaging?

Accepted Answer

Ethics board approval, informed consent for research, protocol adherence, and dose justification

Answer

Research imaging requires additional ethical safeguards including REB approval and specific consent.

Question 5

A colleague routinely uses exposure parameters significantly above department protocols. What action?

Accepted Answer

Speak with the colleague first, then report to QA lead if it continues

Answer

Progressive intervention: direct communication first, then escalation to QA/supervisor if behaviour persists.

CAMRT - Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Practice Test