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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

Variable shift scheduling allows managers to adjust start times and shift lengths dynamically to match fluctuating workload demands.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Verbal counseling

Answer

Progressive discipline traditionally begins with verbal counseling, giving the employee an informal opportunity to correct behavior before formal action.

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

One FTE equals 2,080 hours per year, calculated as 40 hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks.

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

Questions about children or family status can imply discrimination based on sex or familial status and are legally inappropriate.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Display lines of authority, accountability, and communication

Answer

An organizational chart visually represents the hierarchy, reporting relationships, and lines of authority within a department.

CRA - Certified Radiology Administrator Practice Test

CRA - Certified Radiology Administrator Practice Test

CRA CRA Human Resources & Staff Development 3