Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards

What is the minimum number of continuing education credits an RPSGT must earn per recertification cycle?

Answer: 30 CECs

The BRPT requires 30 continuing education credits per 5-year recertification cycle to maintain the RPSGT credential.

A patient confides that they are experiencing domestic violence. As an RPSGT, what is the appropriate response?

Answer: Follow your facility's protocol for reporting and offer appropriate resources

Healthcare professionals should follow facility protocols, which typically involve offering resources and involving social services or mandated reporting where applicable.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'scope of practice' for an RPSGT?

Answer: Tasks defined by state laws, employer policies, and professional standards

Scope of practice is defined by a combination of state regulations, employer policies, professional standards, and the technologist's training and competency.

During a study, a patient becomes agitated and physically threatens the technologist. The first priority should be:

Answer: Ensuring safety for both the patient and staff, then following facility protocol

Safety of both patients and staff is always the top priority; technologists should follow facility emergency and de-escalation protocols.

An RPSGT notices a co-worker consistently arriving late and showing signs of impairment during night shifts. The ethical obligation is to:

Answer: Address concerns through proper channels such as a supervisor or employee assistance program

Ethical duty includes protecting patient safety, which requires reporting impaired colleagues through appropriate channels.

What does 'informed consent' require before a sleep study is conducted?

Answer: The patient must receive a full explanation of the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing

Informed consent requires that the patient receives complete information about the procedure and voluntarily agrees, typically documented in writing.

A pharmaceutical company offers an RPSGT a cash gift in exchange for recommending their sleep medication to patients. Accepting this gift would be:

Answer: A conflict of interest and an ethical violation

Accepting financial incentives from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for influencing patient care is a conflict of interest that violates professional ethics.