Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards

A radiographer notices a patient identification error after completing an exam. The appropriate action is to:

Answer: Notify the radiologist and follow the facility's incident reporting protocol

Patient identification errors are serious events requiring immediate notification to the radiologist and documentation through the facility's incident reporting system. Attempting to conceal the error is unethical and potentially illegal.

The principle of 'beneficence' in radiography ethics means:

Answer: Acting in the best interest of the patient

Beneficence means actively doing good and acting in the patient's best interest. It differs from non-maleficence (do no harm), justice (fairness), and autonomy (patient's right to decide).

Which of the following is a requirement for ARRT certification renewal?

Answer: Completing 24 continuing education credits every 2 years

ARRT requires registered technologists to complete 24 CE credits every 2 years for registration renewal. Of these, at least 12 must be structured (formal) education activities from approved providers.

The JRCERT is responsible for:

Answer: Accrediting radiologic technology educational programs

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredits radiologic technology educational programs — ensuring they meet quality standards for curriculum, clinical training, and outcomes.

A radiographer who accepts compensation for recommending a specific vendor's equipment to their facility may be committing:

Answer: A conflict of interest or fraud

Accepting undisclosed compensation for recommending vendors is a conflict of interest and may constitute fraud or violate facility ethics policies. Radiographers must disclose any financial relationships with vendors.

A radiographer learns that a colleague falsified CE credits for registration renewal. The ethical obligation is to:

Answer: Report the fraudulent activity to the ARRT as required by the Rules of Ethics

Falsifying CE credits violates the ARRT Rules of Ethics. Other registered radiographers who become aware of such violations have an ethical obligation to report them to the ARRT. Enabling or covering up fraud is itself an ethics violation.