Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards

Which organization grants primary certification for radiographers in the United States?

Answer: ARRT

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) grants the primary national certification (R.T.(R)) for radiographers in the United States after successful examination.

The ARRT Standards of Ethics includes which two primary components?

Answer: Code of Ethics and Rules of Ethics

The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the Code of Ethics (aspirational principles) and the Rules of Ethics (enforceable standards of conduct). Violations of the Rules of Ethics can result in certification revocation.

A radiographer who performs computed tomography without additional CT certification from the ARRT may be:

Answer: Violating their scope of practice and state regulations

Performing CT without ARRT CT certification (R.T.(CT)) may violate state licensure laws and the radiographer's defined scope of practice. Many states explicitly require modality-specific credentials for CT practice.

The Scope of Practice for radiographers is defined by:

Answer: ARRT standards, state licensing laws, and institutional policies

A radiographer's scope of practice is defined by a combination of ARRT standards, applicable state licensing laws, and the policies of the employing institution. No single source exclusively determines what a radiographer may perform.

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort that a radiographer could commit?

Answer: Performing an exam on a patient without obtaining consent

Performing a procedure without consent constitutes battery (an intentional tort) because it is deliberate touching without permission. Negligence (unintentional) differs from intentional torts such as battery, assault, or false imprisonment.

Which federal law protects the privacy of a patient's health information and regulates how radiographers can share exam results?

Answer: HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule protects individually identifiable health information (PHI) and governs when and how patient information — including radiographic images — can be shared.