CRA CRA Human Resources & Staff Development

Question 1

Which leadership style is most effective when orienting a newly hired radiology technologist who requires close guidance and detailed instruction?

Accepted Answer

Directing

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Delegating

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Participating

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Selling

Question 2

A radiology administrator notices high turnover among CT technologists. What is the FIRST step in addressing this issue?

Accepted Answer

Conduct exit interviews to identify root causes

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Increase salaries immediately

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Hire additional staff to cover gaps

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Implement mandatory overtime policies

Question 3

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt radiology employees who work more than 40 hours per week must be compensated at a rate of:

Accepted Answer

1.5 times their regular pay

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1.25 times their regular pay

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2.0 times their regular pay

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Their regular pay rate with a bonus

Question 4

Which document outlines the specific duties, qualifications, and responsibilities required for a radiology staff position?

Accepted Answer

Job description

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Performance appraisal form

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Competency checklist

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Organizational chart

Question 5

A radiology administrator is planning staff education on new MRI safety protocols. Which adult learning principle should guide the training design?

Accepted Answer

Adults learn best when training is relevant and immediately applicable

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Adults learn best through memorization of facts

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Adults need highly theoretical content before application

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Adults prefer instructor-led lectures exclusively

Question 6

When conducting an annual performance appraisal for a radiologic technologist, the administrator should primarily base the evaluation on:

Accepted Answer

Pre-established, measurable performance standards

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Personal impressions from recent interactions only

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Peer complaints filed during the year

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Seniority and years of experience