Chapter 5 - Intro to Clinical

Question 1

What is the purpose of clinical education in radiologic and imaging sciences?

Answer 1

To provide an environment in which the student can transfer learning from didactic and laboratory settings to real-world patient-care experiences.

Question 2

What are the three areas of learning included in the education of a radiologic sciences professional?

Answer 2

• Cognitive – Deals with concepts, information, knowledge
• Affective – Deals with values, attitudes, emotions, feelings
• Psychomotor – Deals with connection between cognitive learning and motor skills

Question 3

What types of supervision are necessary to assure safety in the clinical setting?

Answer 3

• Direct supervision
• Indirect supervision

Question 4

What is required for eligibility to the ARRT credentialing examination?

Answer 4

All clinical skills and competencies must be completed and documented by program officials.

Question 5

How many mandatory clinical competencies are established by ARRT?

Answer 5

36 Mandatory

Question 6

What is one of the key components of TeamSTEPPS?

Answer 6

• Team structure
• Communication
• Leadership
• Situation monitoring
• Mutual support

Question 7

What does SBAR stand for in the context of patient handoff communication?

Answer 7

• Situation
• Background
• Assessment
• Recommendation

Question 8

What is the primary focus of interprofessional education (IPE)?

Answer 8

To promote learning and understanding of other healthcare professions important to optimum patient care outcomes.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Student learning that occurs in a classroom or on-line setting is referred to as _____ learning.

Answer 9

Didactic

Question 10

What are the phases of student clinical development designed to do?

Answer 10

Allow for the translation of theory into practice in a real-world setting.

Question 11

What does the clinical education policies regarding supervision and patient safety stress?

Answer 11

Importance of adherence to clinical education policies.

Question 12

True or False: Clinical competence must be performed independently, consistently, and effectively.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is the significance of communication strategies in healthcare?

Answer 13

To assure continuity of care and patient safety.

Question 14

What is the maximum number of simulations allowed per ARRT?

Answer 14

10 Max Simulations per ARRT

Question 15

What is the role of ASRT in clinical education?

Answer 15

Develops educational guidelines that outline entry-level knowledge.

Question 16

What is a key strategy used in TeamSTEPPS to enhance patient safety?

Answer 16

Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety.

Question 17

What is the relationship between didactic learning and clinical education?

Answer 17

Clinical education requires prior learning in the classroom and laboratory.

Question 18

How is student clinical development characterized?

Answer 18

Competency based.

Question 19

What is the primary goal of the structured communication process SBAR?

Answer 19

To provide accurate sharing of patient information during handoffs.

Question 20

Which organization is responsible for the development of minimum educational guidelines?

Answer 20

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

Question 21

What do you apply when you go into Clinicals?

Answer 21

to apply didactic learned concepts and procedures to real patients and situations

Question 23

Affective

Answer 23

One of the three major categories or domains of learning includes behaviors guided by feelings and emotions that are influenced by an individual’s interests, attitudes, values, and beliefs.

Question 24

Assist

Answer 24

Activities in clinical that aid or support the performance of radiographic procedures and therapeutic treatments.

Question 25

Clinical

Answer 25

Procedures and activities that occur in outpatient and inpatient healthcare settings.

Question 26

Clinical Coordinator

Answer 26

Program official responsible for coordinating clinical education and evaluation of its effectiveness.

Question 27

Clinical Instructor

Answer 27

Program official responsible for clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in the clinical setting.

Question 28

Clinical Staff

Answer 28

Healthcare professionals employed in the clinical setting where students participate in clinical education and provide clinical supervision and guidance.

Question 29

Cognitive

Answer 29

One of the three major categories or domains of learning includes various levels of thought, such as knowledge, understanding, reason, and judgment.

Question 30

Competency

Answer 30

Observable and documented successful achievement of performance objectives.

Question 31

Didactic

Answer 31

Informational and instructional activities that may occur in formal or informal settings, typically in the classroom, laboratory, or online.

Question 32

Direct Supervision

Answer 32

Oversight of clinical procedures or treatment by a qualified professional present in the exam or treatment room with the student.

Question 33

Indirect Supervision

Answer 33

Oversight of clinical procedures by a qualified professional immediately available to the student.

Question 34

Interprofessional Education (IPE)

Answer 34

An approach to teaching students and healthcare workers where students or members of two or more professions learn with, from, and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of patient care.

Question 35

Learning Outcomes

Answer 35

Program level measurable expectations for student learning.

Question 36

Objectives

Answer 36

Topical concise descriptions of an observable behavior to be achieved by students as a result of their educational experiences within a course or educational module.

Question 37

Observe

Answer 37

Activities in clinical where students watch and listen to the performance of radiographic procedures and therapeutic treatments.

Question 38

Program Director

Answer 38

Program official that provides leadership for the program and ensures program effectiveness.

Question 39

Perform

Answer 39

Activities in clinical where students complete radiographic procedures and therapeutic treatments with appropriate supervision of a qualified professional.

Question 40

Psychomotor

Answer 40

One of the three major categories or domains of learning includes behaviors involving physical actions, neuromuscular manipulations, and coordination.

Question 41

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

Answer 41

A communication method used to assure an effective handoff of patients from one healthcare worker to another.

Question 42

Team STEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety)

Answer 42

An evidence-based teamwork system that is used in many healthcare institutions to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare.

Question 43

Transfer of Learning

Answer 43

Learning in one context and applying it to another.