Radiation Health and Safety Test Professional Ethics & Legal Standards 3

Question 1

Which organization publishes the Standards of Ethics for registered radiologic technologists, consisting of a Code of Ethics and Rules of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

ARRT

Answer

The ARRT publishes the Standards of Ethics that registrants must follow.

Question 2

Informed consent for a procedure with significant risk should be obtained by:

Accepted Answer

The physician performing the procedure

Answer

The provider performing the procedure is responsible for explaining risks and obtaining consent.

Question 3

A patient asks the technologist whether an image shows a tumor. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explain that the radiologist or physician will discuss results

Answer

Diagnosis is outside the technologist's scope; results are communicated by the physician.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered an intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

Assault

Answer

Assault is a deliberate act creating fear of harmful contact, so it is an intentional tort.

Question 5

Occupational dose limit for the whole-body effective dose of a radiation worker in the US is:

Accepted Answer

5 rem (50 mSv) per year

Answer

The NRC occupational limit for total effective dose equivalent is 5 rem (50 mSv) per year.

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