Chapter 1: Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator

Registered technologists who have passed the ARRT examination in radiography are referred to as:

Radiographers

Imaging of blood vessels with the injection of special compounds called contrast media is which imaging modality?

Angiography

What organization was formed in 1922 to establish standards and examinations necessary to certify radiologic technologists?

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

A physician who specializes in radiography is called a:

Radiologist.

Art and science of measuring the bone mineral content and density of specific skeletal sites or the whole body is called:

Bone Densitometry

What organization was founded in 1920 and is the worlds oldest and largest professional radiologic science organization?

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

What is the national organization that formally conducts accreditation of schools of radiologic technology?

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

This abbreviation means Registered Technologist (Radiography)

RT(R)

This is the official term the ASRT uses for the limited operator.

Limited X-ray Machine Operator

Which organization publishes an important document called the Rules of Ethics?

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Which imaging modality uses a computerized imaging system that uses a powerful magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to produce images of all parts of the body?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Who was the person who discovered x-rays on November 8, 1895?

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

Effective January 1, 2012 this organization began to accredit limited scope x-ray machine operator educational programs

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

X-ray imaging of the breast using a special x-ray machine is called:

Mammography

Which modality is the imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes?

Sonogrpahy

Which organization provides services for its members, including continuing education, a professional journal, a newsletter, guidelines and assistance for radiography educators, and an annual national meeting?

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

Which modality uses a computerized x-ray system that provides axial images (transverse slices) of all parts of the body?

Computed Tomography (CT)

Treatment of malignant disease using radiation is called:

Radiation Therapy

Real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion is called:

Fluoroscopy

This agency was formed in 1969 and publishes the Standards for an Accreditation Program in Radiography for an Accreditation Program in Radiography document

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Which imaging modality is the highly sophisticated computerized form of nuclear medicine imaging?

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Injection or ingestion of radioactive materials and recording their uptake in the body using a gamma camera is called:

Nuclear Medicine

This means that the education and credential issued in one state is approved in another state

Reciprocity

This may result from practicing without a valid license or practicing outside the scope of one’s credentials.

All of the above (fines, imprisonment, and revocation of license)

This agency provides the examination for all the states that require limited x-ray operators to be certified

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

What is a public area that includes the reception desk, the patient waiting area, and the desks or offices of those who deal with medical records, billing, and insurance claims called?

Front office

What is the area where patients are examined and treated called?

Back office

On what date were x-rays discovered?

November 8, 1895

What is the proper term for the “pictures” produced by x-rays?

Radiographs

What do the initials RT(R) stand for?

Registered Technologist (Radiography)

To determine the credentials or certification needed for you to practice limited radiography, you should contact:

Your State Department of Health

Limited radiography is called limited because the ____________________ is limited

scope of practice

Which of the following are within the scope of practice for a limited operator?

1. Use of contrast media

2. Basic radiographic examination

3. Explanation of procedure

2 and 3 only

Which of the following are possible consequences for practicing beyond the scope of practice of a limited operator?

1. Monetary fines

2. Revocation of license/permit

3. Imprisonment

All 3

A term for a physician who has completed extensive additional training to qualify as an expert in a particular aspect of practice is a:

Specialist

A physician specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is called a:

Radiologist

X-ray examinations are performed on orders issued by:

Physicians

A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the feet is called a(n):

Podiatrist

The nationally accepted, and most often used, term for the limited x-ray operator is:

Limited X-ray machine operator

How many states use the ARRT Limited Scope examination for certifying limited operators in their state?

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