Deck 14: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Question 1

The American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is the national organization for:

A) reviewing publications for accuracy
B) registering and endorsing research policy
C) registering qualified, ethical technologists through testing and certification
D) all of the above

Answer 1

registering qualified, ethical technologists through testing and certification

Question 2

Monitoring technologists for ethical conduct is a function of the:

A) ASRT
B) RSNA
C) ACR
D) ARRT

Answer 2

ARRT

Question 3

The ARRT requires documentation of approved continuing education:

A) biannually
B) semiannually
C) every 5 years
D) annually

Answer 3

biannually

Question 4

The ARRT was organized in:

A) 1898, shortly after Roentgen discovered the X-ray
B) 1902, by members of the ASRT
C) 1912, by the Roentgen Ray Society and ASRT
D) 1922, by the Roentgen Ray Society and RSNA

Question 5

The ARRT certifying tests are:

A) monitored by a certified and registered technologist
B) electronically taken by applicants
C) scheduled for specific dates and times
D) available for student review

Question 6

ARRT certification requirements consist of:

A) high moral and ethical conduct
B) completion of appropriate didactic and clinical education in the field being tested
C) successful completion of the certifying examination
D) all of the above

Question 7

Maintaining certification in good standing requires the following, except:

A) moral and ethical conduct
B) payment of an annual fee
C) evidence of continued education
D) evidence of continued employment

Question 8

The ARRT requires renewal of certification:

A) biannually
B) semiannually
C) every 5 years
D) annually

Question 9

The mission of the ARRT is to:

A) recognize individuals who are qualified in radiologic technology
B) set standards for education for radiologic technologists
C) survey educational programs for evaluation of standards
D) place graduates in the job market

Question 10

Mandatory continuing education was instituted for all of the following reasons except:

A) to prevent professional obsolescence
B) to advance the profession
C) to reinforce the cultural and ethnic status
D) to reinforce the code of ethics

Question 11

Registered technologists must show evidence of continuing education:

A) annually
B) biannually
C) semiannually
D) evidence is not required

Question 12

Newly registered technologists are given ____ year(s) to accumulate credits.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 13

Continuing education courses for CE points must be approved by:

A) RCEEM
B) JRC
C) USDA
D) AEC

Question 14

CE credits are given for courses provided that:

A) there is a moral or ethical component
B) they have been approved by RCEEM
C) they are given by a physician
D) they are taken at an accredited university

Question 15

Registry review sessions may be acceptable for CE credit provided that:

A) the session is counted only one-time
B) the session is conducted by a registered technologist
C) the session is conducted by an ARRT staff member
D) registry reviews are never accepted for CE credit

Question 16

Mandatory continuing education benefits radiologic technologists by:

A) improving the self-esteem of technologists
B) encouraging research among its members
C) improving their ability to provide patient care
D) increasing their economic status

Question 17

The evaluation of continuing education was begun in 1978 by the:

A) ARRT
B) ASRT
C) RCEEM
D) RSNA

Question 18

The organization requiring proof of continuing education is:

A) ASRT
B) ARRT
C) RCEEM
D) RSNA