Professional Ethics & Legal Standards Flashcards
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The occupational annual dose limit to the lens of the eye in the US (NRC) is:
Answer: 15 rem (150 mSv)
The NRC lens of the eye limit is 15 rem (150 mSv) per year.
An incident in which a patient receives a significantly wrong radiation dose should be:
Answer: Reported promptly through the facility's incident reporting system
Honest, prompt reporting is an ethical and often regulatory requirement.
Which Joint Commission-related practice helps prevent wrong-patient errors?
Answer: Using two patient identifiers
Two identifiers, such as name and date of birth, are required to verify identity.
The public annual effective dose limit for continuous or frequent exposure is:
Answer: 0.1 rem (1 mSv)
The NRC public limit is 100 mrem (1 mSv) per year.
Which action is a violation of patient confidentiality?
Answer: Discussing a case in a public elevator
Discussing identifiable patient information in public areas risks unauthorized disclosure.
The 'Good Samaritan' laws generally protect:
Answer: Those who provide emergency aid in good faith from liability
Good Samaritan laws shield people who render emergency help in good faith, with limits for gross negligence.
Continuing education requirements for registered technologists primarily serve to:
Answer: Maintain competence and keep knowledge current
CE ensures technologists stay current with technology, safety, and standards.
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