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RAD 110
Lesson 1 Professional Roles & Behaviors
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A physician who specializes in tumor identification and treatment is called a(n): | oncologist |
| Which organization provides accreditation for healthcare institutions? | TJC |
| A professional organization for radiographers and all radiologic technologists is: | ASRT |
| The federal health insurance program in the United States that covers a portion of the medical care costs for those over age 65 is called: | Medicare |
| A physician specialist in medical imaging who interprets diagnostic images and provides reports to referring physicians is called a(n): | Radiologist |
| The organization that establishes minimum standards for certification in various imaging specialties and radiation therapy, conducts qualifying examinations, and certifies those who pass, is called: | ARRT |
| The purpose of the ____ _____ bill is to ensure that the public is protected from inadequately trained workers. | RAD CARE |
| If a patient is slapped, you may be charged with _______ . | Battery |
| The term _____ refers to moral principles or values. | Ethics |
| If a patient refuses examination and wishes to leave, but is not allowed to do so, the radiographer who restrains the patient may be liable for charges of: | False Imprisonment |
| A ____ is a civil wrong. | Tort |
| A law enacted under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect the privacy rights of patients is called the: | HIPAA |
| What does HIPPA stand for? | Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act |
| A sensitivity to the needs of others that allows you to meet those needs constructively is characteristic of: | Empathy |
| Mandatory, specific, and enforceable standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct for all registered technologists are called: | The rules of ethics |
| A four-step process for evaluating situations where the correct action is in question so that one can act appropriately and defend one’s actions is called: | Ethical Analysis |
| The offense of producing written material that causes defamation of character or loss of reputation is referred to legally as: | Libel |
| The failure to use reasonable care or caution in the context of a professional relationship is termed: | Malpractice |
| When communication has been ______, this means that the speaker has received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension. | Validated |
| The first phase of experience in the grieving process is usually the stage of: | Denial |
| Aphasic patients are unable to: | Speak |
| _____ is a term that refers to discrimination against people because of age. | Ageism |
| TJC requires that healthcare personnel use ____ patient identifiers. | two |
| The two patient identifiers are typically the patient's ____ and ___ ___ ___. | name; date of birth |
| A certified ________ is required by federal legislation in healthcare institutions when a patient cannot communicate effectively with staff. | interpreter |
| A positive touch, the appearance of our scrubs, and listening are all examples of ___ ____ communication. | non verbal |
| ____ departments provide treatment to patients. | therapeutic |
| ____ departments help to identify and diagnose patient problems. | diagnostic |
| Human resources, housekeeping, sterile supply, and security are services in which hospital department? | Support Services |
| A ____ is a licensed physician in an educational program to become certified in a specialty area. | resident |
| A ____ is a licensed physician receiving advanced training. | fellow |