| Question 1: The Code of Ethics is a legally binding document all AAPM members must attest to annually:
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| Reference: | Code of Ethics for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine: Report of Task Group 109 |
| Choice A: | True. |
| Choice B: | False. |
| Question 2: What is the ethical responsibility of each AAPM member?: |
| Reference: | Code of Ethics for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine: Report of Task Group 109 |
| Choice A: | Report any dosimetric incidents to all affected patients. |
| Choice B: | Notify the AAPM in case of a change in their position or job title. |
| Choice C: | Protect the patient’s safety and welfare. |
| Choice D: | Inform management when a colleague is underperforming. |
| Question 3: The Ethics Committee: |
| Reference: | Code of Ethics for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine: Report of Task Group 109 |
| Choice A: | Is the judicial branch of AAPM. |
| Choice B: | Can expel an unethical physicist from the AAPM membership |
| Choice C: | Considers allegation of ethics misconduct in a fair, impartial manner |
| Choice D: | Treats all complaints confidentially |
| Choice E: | C and d only |
| Question 4: All of the statements below are true of complaints filed with the AAPM Ethics Committee EXCEPT: |
| Reference: | Code of Ethics for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine: Report of Task Group 109; Rules of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine http://peat.aapm.org/govdocs/rules.php |
| Choice A: | The Chair of the Ethics Committee is the only member privy to the non redacted information regarding a complaint. |
| Choice B: | Only members of the AAPM can file a complaint. |
| Choice C: | Anonymous complaints cannot be filed. |
| Choice D: | The decision of the Ethics Committee can be appealed. |
| Question 5: The ICRP ethical foundations of the system of radiological protection include all of the values below except: |
| Reference: | ICRP Publication 138; Ethical Foundations of the System of Radiological Protection, Ann. ICRP 47(1) 2018 |
| Choice A: | Beneficence |
| Choice B: | Altruism |
| Choice C: | Prudence |
| Choice D: | Justice |
| Choice E: | Dignity |
| Question 6: The precautionary principle is defined as a principle in risk management whereby measures are put in place to: |
| Reference: | ICRP Publication 138; Ethical Foundations of the System of Radiological Protection, Ann. ICRP 47(1) 2018 |
| Choice A: | Enable the use of radiation for medical purposes. |
| Choice B: | Enable radiation workers to reduce dose to as low as reasonably achievable. |
| Choice C: | Prevent or reduce risks when science and technical knowledge are not able to provide certainty. |
| Choice D: | Prevent any action that may lead to harm. |
