Deck 4: Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Question 1

While working as a radiographer,you design a unique receptor holder to use during portable procedures that clearly reduces the exposure of others,by lessening the need to hold patients or image receptors.The development of this imaging device shows that you are functioning at what level of learning?

A) Psychomotor
B) Synthesis
C) Affective
D) Cognitive

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Exposure factor selection for optimum image quality is one of the most challenging aspects of radiography.In your attempt to produce an image of a patient's hip in the AP projection,you become frustrated with the image you have created because it is sub-optimal in image quality.When you show the image to the supervisor,he abruptly states that you need to repeat the image and this time "get it right." As you begin to repeat the image,your first critical analysis thought should be to

A) select the best solution to get a good image.
B) clearly identify the problem that led to the suboptimal image.
C) seek out the department manager to report the attitude of the supervisor.
D) ask your clinical instructor to repeat the exam for you,so as not to upset the patient.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Critical thinking is an essential part of the radiologic sciences profession.This requires the professional radiographer to use broad intellectual skills and experiences when making the correct choice for any given situation.This is true because

A) many decisions are difficult and complex.
B) working with each patient is a unique experience.
C) no two procedures or treatments are the same.
D) All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When you write a lengthy essay on your feelings about radiation protection,you are analyzing your

A) values that are learned or instilled as a part of your affective education.
B) knowledge of allowable dose limits.
C) skills with patient restraint that were developed in the laboratory setting.
D) comprehension of the cardinal rules of radiation protection.

Question 5

The transfer of knowledge gained in the laboratory or classroom setting is best demonstrated

A) on human phantoms in the practice laboratory.
B) through essay questions on a major examination.
C) on volunteer patients in a skills laboratory.
D) in an actual clinical setting on patients.

Question 6

Critical thinking skills are necessary for the competent medical imaging professional.Various organizations within the radiologic sciences provide guidance and documentation of these traits.As an example,the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)publishes ______________ that help define specific professional expectations and responsibilities.

A) Essentials and Standards
B) Standards of Care
C) Codes of Conduct
D) practice standards

Question 7

In your experiences as a student radiographer,you will encounter a variety of technologists,each with his or her own methods for performing procedures.Most will be quite good,but unfortunately some will be poor.As a student,you have a responsibility to recognize these various behaviors and assess their professional correctness.A firm reference point for determining the appropriate behavior for technologist behavior would be

A) asking other technologists if these behaviors are correct.
B) calling the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and getting their opinion.
C) referencing the ASRT Practice Standards and ARRT Code of Ethics.
D) consulting a radiologist to get his or her opinion.

Question 8

As a student radiographer,you have been assigned to work with a classmate as part of a group project.Your assignment is to produce an X-ray image of a nonroutine projection of the skull.To do this,you would perform this

A) on your classmate in a hospital radiographic room.
B) on a family member volunteer,in a small clinic setting.
C) using a skull phantom in a laboratory setting.
D) on a patient when he or she visits the clinical setting for this type of study.

Question 9

All of the following choices would generally require critical analysis thinking except

A) checking in for work and reviewing the day's schedule.
B) working in surgery with a portable C-arm that is malfunctioning.
C) preparing to perform a radiographic examination on a hearing-impaired patient.
D) working in the emergency department with a trauma patient.