Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator
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| X-rays were discovered by: | Roentgen
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| The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the: | Organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists
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| Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is: | limited operator
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| To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography, you should contact the appropriate state agency. | True
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| The term limited operator is used because the: | radiographer's competence is limited
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| Reciprocity means that: | credentials issued in one area are recognized in another.
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| 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
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| A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is called: | radiologist technologist
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| An order for an x-ray examination is issued by: | a physician
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| 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
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| The largest professional organization for radiologic technologies is the | ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)
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| The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators is published by the | ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
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| An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the: | JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
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| A podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of: | the feet
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| Bone densitometry is a specialized x-ray machine and procedure that measures: | bone mineral content
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| Limited operators can perform the same x-ray examinations that radiographers can. | False
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| Credentials for limited operators vary greatly from state to state | True
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| 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
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| 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.
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| List the possible consequences of practicing radiography outside the limitations imposed by local regulations. | Fines
Imprisonment
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Suspended license
Revoked license
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| 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.
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| Explain what is meant by reciprocity? | The education and credential issued in one state is approved in another state.
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| List three activities that might take place in the "front office" of a clinic | Medical records
Billing
Insurance claims
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| List four activities that might take place in the "back office" of a clinic | Consulting rooms
examination rooms
treatment rooms
laboratory
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| 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.
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| 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
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| Angiography | Imaging of blood vessels with the injection of special compounds called contrast media
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| Computed tornography | Computerized x-ray system that provide axial images (transverse "slices") of all parts of the body
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| Positron emission tomography | A highly sophisticated computerized form of nuclear medical imaging
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| Mammography | Imaging of the breast using a special x-ray machine
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| Sonography | Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes
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| Nuclear medicine | Injection or ingestion of radioactive materials and the recording of their uptake in the body using a gamma camera
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| Radiation therapy | Treatment of malignant disease using radiation
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| Magnetic resonance imaging | Computerized imaging system that uses a powerful magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to produce images of the body
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| Anesthesiologist | Administers anesthetics and monitors patients during surgery
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| Geriatrician | Specializes in problems and diseases of the elderly
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| Obstetrician | Specializes in pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care
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| Oncologist | Specializes in tumor identification and treatment
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| Pediatrician | Treats and diagnoses disorders and diseases in children
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| Radiologist | Specializes in diagnosis by means of medical imaging
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| Orthopedist | Diagnoses and treats problems of the musculoskeletal system
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| Thoracic specialist | Specializes in problem of the chest
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