ARRT Ethics and Standards Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
The ARRT Standard of Ethics is made up of 2 major areas. ✔✔Part A-Code of Ethics. Part B -
Rules of Ethics
The following is know as the _________.
The Americ
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ARRT Ethics and Standards Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
The ARRT Standard of Ethics is made up of 2 major areas. ✔✔Part A-Code of Ethics. Part B -
Rules of Ethics
The following is know as the _________.
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists promotes high standards of patient care by
recognizing qualified individuals in medical imaging, interventional procedures and radiation
therapy. ✔✔The mission statement of the ARRT
The standards of ethics apply to student radiographers. T/F ✔✔True
Which part of the standard of ethics is enforceable? ✔✔Part B - Rules of Ethics
Which part of the standard of ethics are considered a guide or aspirational? ✔✔Part A - Code of
Ethics
Do radiologists adhere to the same standard of ethics as radiographers? ✔✔No, although that are
all the same basic principles and guidelines, radiologists adhere to the American College of
Radiology Standards.
On the code of ethics #1, can you list an example? The radiologic technologist acts in a
professional manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in
providing quality patient care. ✔✔1 - responding to lift help call immediately 2-knowing that a
difficult patient is being brought down from the floor, offering to help the technologist assigned
to them
3-knowing that a difficult patient is being brought down from the floor, offering to help the
technologist assigned to them
What is a method of assuring the public that a technologist is qualified to perform diagnostic
medical procedures? ✔✔certification (for Radiographer's that is the ARRT
The Rules of Ethics are intended to promote 3 things. ✔✔1. Protections 2. Safety 3. Comfort of
patients
How are the Rules of Ethics enforced through the ARRT? ✔✔By sanctions
What type of sanction is the following? A form of discipline that declares specific conduct as
improper but does not limit the right of the individual to use the ARRT credential. Public
reprimands are published on this website's sanction list for one year. ✔✔Reprimand
If a student has a previous domestic abuse charge they may receive what sanction? ✔✔Ineligible
for Certification and Registration
Example: A technologist working in a hospital for 10 years is convicted of child abuse that has
nothing to do with work. They may receive which sanction when they go to renew their license?
✔✔Ineligible for Reinstatement of Certification and Registration
Which sanction does this describe? A technologist is temporarily not allowed to perform x-ray
while allegations of assault are being investigated. ✔✔Suspended
Which sanction would this describe: A technologist is emotionally unstable and made threats to
coworkers on social media. ✔✔Summary Suspension
A technologist has been brought before the ethics committee for the 3rd time on separate
offenses. The ARRT imposes the strictest of sanctions on them. What is that sanction?
✔✔Revocation of certificate and licensure.
Where would you verify a sanction imposed on a technologist and which sanction it is? ✔✔On
the ARRT website Public Sanctions List
If the State of Texas revokes your TMB license where else are you responsible to report that to?
✔✔The ARRT (each year on your renewal you will be asked if your state license was revoked)
If a technologists continuously demonstrates unsafe practices on their job what could be the
consequence? ✔✔Sanctions from the ARRT (and in Texas the TMB)
All of these are examples of ____________________
failure to conform to rules radiologic technology practice; practice that may create unnecessary
danger to a patient's life, health, or safety; or Actual injury to a patient or the public need not be
established under this clause. ✔✔Unprofessional conduct
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