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Intro Rad chap 5&6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of clinical education? | To practice classroom knowledge with patients and develop safe, consistent imaging skills. |
| What should you do before beginning an exam? | Verify the patient and exam, review relevant information, and explain what you are going to do. |
| What is a clinical competency? | A skill or procedure you demonstrate successfully during your program. |
| What does it mean to perform a procedure competently? | You can do it independently, consistently, and effectively. |
| Who verifies clinical competencies for ARRT eligibility? | Your program director verifies that you completed the required competencies. |
| What should you do if you are unsure how to perform an exam? | Pause and ask your supervising technologist or instructor for guidance before proceeding. |
| What are your main responsibilities as a student in clinical? | Protect patients, follow site policies, communicate respectfully, and work within your level of training. |
| Why does a radiology department have a chain of command? | So staff know who is responsible for decisions and where to bring questions or safety concerns. |
| What is the difference between a radiologist and a radiographer? | A radiologist is a physician who interprets images. A radiographer performs imaging exams and cares for patients during them. |
| Why are department policies and protocols important? | They guide staff toward safe, consistent care and clear documentation. |
| What does scope of practice mean? | The duties a professional is educated, qualified, and permitted to perform. |
| What does the ARRT do? | It sets requirements for and awards certification and registration to qualified imaging professionals. |
| What are the three main ARRT eligibility requirements? | Education, ethics, and examination. |
| What education is required for the ARRT primary pathway? | An associate degree or higher and completion of an ARRT-approved program in the discipline. |
| What does the ARRT ethics requirement address? | Whether an applicant meets its standards for professional conduct and good moral character. |
| What is accreditation? | A review of an educational program’s quality against established standards. JRCERT is a radiography program accreditor. |
| What is state licensure? | Permission from a state to practice under that state’s laws. It is separate from ARRT certification and registration. |
| What is the difference between ethics, law, and practice standards? | Ethics: professional conduct. Law: legal requirements, such as HIPAA. Practice standards: the profession’s expectations for quality care. |
| What does HIPAA protect? | Patients’ protected health information, including identifiable medical information. |
| What is a simple approach to problem-solving in clinical? | Identify the problem → gather facts → consider safe options → act within your role → check the result. |
| What does critical thinking look like during an exam? | Noticing when the usual approach may be unsafe or ineffective, then choosing an appropriate adjustment or asking for help. |
| ARRT | education + ethics + exam. |
| Clinical competency | independent + consistent + effective. |