,Chapter 1: Role of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. X-rays were discovered in 1895 by:
a. Coolidge.
b. Crookes.
c. Roentgen.
d. Edison.
ANS: C REF: Page 4
2. On what date were x-rays discovered?
a. November 8, 1895
b. November 10, 1923
c. October 31, 1859
d. October 31, 1895
ANS: A REF: Page 4
3. What is the proper term for the “pictures” produced by x-rays?
a. Photographs
b. Radiographs
c. Rayopictures
d. X-images
ANS: B REF: Page 5
4. The world’s oldest and largest radiologic science professional organization is the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
ANS: D REF: Page 5
5. What organization establishes standards and provides certification examinations for radiologic
technologists?
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
ANS: A REF: Page 5
6. What do the initials RT(R) stand for?
a. Registered technologist (radiography)
b. Radiography technology (registered)
c. Respiratory therapy (registered)
d. Registered technician (radiology)
, ANS: A REF: Page 5
7. Which national organization formally conducts accreditation of education programs in
radiologic technology?
a. ARRT
b. ASRT
c. JRCERT
d. AERS
ANS: C REF: Page 5
8. What is the imaging modality that provides real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion?
a. Computed tomography (CT)
b. Nuclear medicine (NM)
c. Positron emission tomography (PET)
d. Fluoroscopy
ANS: D REF: Page 5
9. Which of the following imaging modalities does not use ionizing radiation to produce the
image?
a. Computed tomography
b. Fluoroscopy
c. Mammography
d. Sonography
ANS: D REF: Page 5
10. To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography, you should
contact the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. U.S. Office of Health and Human Services.
c. State Department of Health.
d. National Council on Radiation Protection.
ANS: C REF: Page 7
11. Limited radiography is called limited because the _____ limited.
a. scope of practice is
b. salaries are
c. opportunities are
d. operators’ competence is
ANS: A REF: Page 6
12. 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
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
, d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: C REF: Page 6
13. The imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels is called:
a. mammography.
b. positron emission tomography.
c. sonography.
d. angiography.
ANS: D REF: Page 5
14. 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
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D REF: Page 7
15. The term reciprocity means that:
a. special credentials are required.
b. credentials issued in one state are recognized in another state.
c. a license or permit has been applied for but has not been granted.
d. there is freedom to practice without a license or permit.
ANS: B REF: Page 7
16. Which of the following qualifies as practicing beyond the scope of a limited operator?
a. Performing basic x-ray examinations
b. Performing office duties
c. Performing mammograms in a private physician’s office
d. Assisting the physician in patient care
ANS: C REF: Page 6
17. A term for a physician who has completed extensive additional training to qualify as an expert
in a particular aspect of practice is a:
a. doctor.
b. specialist.
c. chiropractor.
d. practitioner.
ANS: B REF: Page 8
18. A physician specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is
called a:
a. radiologist.
b. primary care physician.
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. X-rays were discovered in 1895 by:
a. Coolidge.
b. Crookes.
c. Roentgen.
d. Edison.
ANS: C REF: Page 4
2. On what date were x-rays discovered?
a. November 8, 1895
b. November 10, 1923
c. October 31, 1859
d. October 31, 1895
ANS: A REF: Page 4
3. What is the proper term for the “pictures” produced by x-rays?
a. Photographs
b. Radiographs
c. Rayopictures
d. X-images
ANS: B REF: Page 5
4. The world’s oldest and largest radiologic science professional organization is the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
ANS: D REF: Page 5
5. What organization establishes standards and provides certification examinations for radiologic
technologists?
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
ANS: A REF: Page 5
6. What do the initials RT(R) stand for?
a. Registered technologist (radiography)
b. Radiography technology (registered)
c. Respiratory therapy (registered)
d. Registered technician (radiology)
, ANS: A REF: Page 5
7. Which national organization formally conducts accreditation of education programs in
radiologic technology?
a. ARRT
b. ASRT
c. JRCERT
d. AERS
ANS: C REF: Page 5
8. What is the imaging modality that provides real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion?
a. Computed tomography (CT)
b. Nuclear medicine (NM)
c. Positron emission tomography (PET)
d. Fluoroscopy
ANS: D REF: Page 5
9. Which of the following imaging modalities does not use ionizing radiation to produce the
image?
a. Computed tomography
b. Fluoroscopy
c. Mammography
d. Sonography
ANS: D REF: Page 5
10. To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography, you should
contact the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. U.S. Office of Health and Human Services.
c. State Department of Health.
d. National Council on Radiation Protection.
ANS: C REF: Page 7
11. Limited radiography is called limited because the _____ limited.
a. scope of practice is
b. salaries are
c. opportunities are
d. operators’ competence is
ANS: A REF: Page 6
12. 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
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
, d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: C REF: Page 6
13. The imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels is called:
a. mammography.
b. positron emission tomography.
c. sonography.
d. angiography.
ANS: D REF: Page 5
14. 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
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D REF: Page 7
15. The term reciprocity means that:
a. special credentials are required.
b. credentials issued in one state are recognized in another state.
c. a license or permit has been applied for but has not been granted.
d. there is freedom to practice without a license or permit.
ANS: B REF: Page 7
16. Which of the following qualifies as practicing beyond the scope of a limited operator?
a. Performing basic x-ray examinations
b. Performing office duties
c. Performing mammograms in a private physician’s office
d. Assisting the physician in patient care
ANS: C REF: Page 6
17. A term for a physician who has completed extensive additional training to qualify as an expert
in a particular aspect of practice is a:
a. doctor.
b. specialist.
c. chiropractor.
d. practitioner.
ANS: B REF: Page 8
18. A physician specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is
called a:
a. radiologist.
b. primary care physician.
