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Chapter 1 Test Guide
Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| X-rays were discovered by: | Roentgen |
| The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the: | Organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists |
| Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is: | limited operator |
| To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography, you should contact the appropriate state agency. | True |
| The term limited operator is used because the: | radiographer's competence is limited |
| Reciprocity means that: | credentials issued in one area are recognized in another. |
| Which of the following physicians has received extensive additional training and would be considered a specialist? 1. Radiologist 2. Obstetrician 3. Pediatrician | 1 and 2 |
| A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is called: | radiologist technologist |
| An order for an x-ray examination is issued by: | a physician |
| Which is considered a duty of limited operator? 1. Determine what examination should be performed 2. Explain the procedure and the preparation to the patient. 3 Position the patient correctly in relation to the image receptor and the x-ray tube. | all of the above |
| The largest professional organization for radiologic technologies is the | ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists) |
| The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators is published by the | ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) |
| An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the: | JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) |
| A podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of: | the feet |
| Bone densitometry is a specialized x-ray machine and procedure that measures: | bone mineral content |
| Limited operators can perform the same x-ray examinations that radiographers can. | False |
| Credentials for limited operators vary greatly from state to state | True |
| When, where, and by whom were x-rays discovered? | X-rays were discovered on 11/08/1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen at the University of Wurzburg in Germany |
| What is the purpose of the ARRT? Why might this organization be important to a limited x-ray machine operator? | Is to certify radiologic technologies, and its limited curricula to meet the needs of individuals performing diagnostic x-ray procedures within a limited scope. |
| List the possible consequences of practicing radiography outside the limitations imposed by local regulations. | Fines Imprisonment Both Suspended license Revoked license |
| What is the professional credential used by radiologic technologies after passing the ARRT examination in radiography and what does it stand for? | RTS that are certified by ARRT are to use the initials (RT) meaning Radiologist Tech. |
| Explain what is meant by reciprocity? | The education and credential issued in one state is approved in another state. |
| List three activities that might take place in the "front office" of a clinic | Medical records Billing Insurance claims |
| List four activities that might take place in the "back office" of a clinic | Consulting rooms examination rooms treatment rooms laboratory |
| List five typical duties of a limited x-ray machine operator. | 1. BMO greets patient 2. Determines if patient should undress & put a gown 3. PT is taken into the radiography room 4. BMO provides a brief examination & answer any questions 5. Assist the patient into the general position required for the examination. |
| The official term for people who perform limited x-ray procedures is limited x-ray machine operator. Name at least three other terms that may be used in some states. | 1. basic x-ray machine operators 2. practical x-ray machine operators 3. limited radiologic technologists |
| Angiography | Imaging of blood vessels with the injection of special compounds called contrast media |
| Computed tornography | Computerized x-ray system that provide axial images (transverse "slices") of all parts of the body |
| Positron emission tomography | A highly sophisticated computerized form of nuclear medical imaging |
| Mammography | Imaging of the breast using a special x-ray machine |
| Sonography | Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes |
| Nuclear medicine | Injection or ingestion of radioactive materials and the recording of their uptake in the body using a gamma camera |
| Radiation therapy | Treatment of malignant disease using radiation |
| Magnetic resonance imaging | Computerized imaging system that uses a powerful magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to produce images of the body |
| Anesthesiologist | Administers anesthetics and monitors patients during surgery |
| Geriatrician | Specializes in problems and diseases of the elderly |
| Obstetrician | Specializes in pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care |
| Oncologist | Specializes in tumor identification and treatment |
| Pediatrician | Treats and diagnoses disorders and diseases in children |
| Radiologist | Specializes in diagnosis by means of medical imaging |
| Orthopedist | Diagnoses and treats problems of the musculoskeletal system |
| Thoracic specialist | Specializes in problem of the chest |
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