CRA CRA Human Resources & Staff Development 3

Question 1

Which scheduling approach provides radiology departments with the MOST flexibility to adjust staffing based on daily patient volume fluctuations?

Accepted Answer

Variable shift scheduling

Answer

Fixed shift scheduling

Answer

Self-scheduling

Answer

Rotating shift scheduling

Question 2

A progressive discipline policy in a radiology department typically begins with which step?

Accepted Answer

Verbal counseling

Answer

Written warning

Answer

Suspension without pay

Answer

Termination

Question 3

When calculating a department's full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing need, one FTE equals how many paid hours per year?

Accepted Answer

2,080 hours

Answer

1,872 hours

Answer

1,950 hours

Answer

2,240 hours

Question 4

Which type of interview question is legally problematic and should be avoided during a radiology staff candidate interview?

Accepted Answer

'Do you have children that might affect your attendance?'

Answer

'What experience do you have with CT procedures?'

Answer

'Are you available to work rotating shifts?'

Answer

'Describe a time you resolved a conflict with a coworker.'

Question 5

The primary purpose of a radiology department's organizational chart is to:

Accepted Answer

Display lines of authority, accountability, and communication

Answer

Document employee salaries and compensation

Answer

List all departmental policies and procedures

Answer

Schedule staff shifts and assignments

Question 6

Which federal agency enforces workplace safety regulations that apply to radiology department staff?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Answer

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)