ARRT Mock Exam _ Radiologic Technologist Practice Test Questions 2026-03-03
ARRT Mock Exam |
Radiologic Technologist
Practice Test Questions
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Which of the following examinations require(s) special identification markers in
addition to the usual patient name and number, date, and side marker?
1. IVU
2. Tomography
3. Abdominal survey
1, 2, and 3
What should you do if you discover while taking the patient history that a patient
scheduled for an intravenous urogram (IVU) takes Glucophage (metformin
hydrochloride) daily?
1. Proceed with the examination.
2. Reschedule the examination until the patient has been off Glucophage for 48
hours.
3. Instruct the patient to withhold the Glucophage for 48 hours after the
examination.
1 and 3 only
An exposure was made using 300 mA, 0.04-second exposure, and 85 kVp. Each of
the following changes will decrease the radiographic density by one-half except a
change to
10 mAs
LET is best defined as
1. a method of expressing radiation quality.
2. a measure of the rate at which radiation energy is transferred to soft tissue.
3. absorption of polyenergetic radiation.00
1, 2, and 3
A cathartic is used to
stimulate defecation
Examples of primary radiation barriers include
1. radiographic room walls.
2. lead aprons.
3. radiographic room floor.
1 and 3 only
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All of the following affect patient dose except
focal spot size
Which of the following would most likely result in the greatest skin dose?
short SID
According to the NCRP, the annual occupational whole-body dose equivalent limit
is
50 mSv
The zygopophyseal articulations of the thoracic spine are demonstrated with the
coronal plane 70° to the IR.
Which of the following tube angle and direction combinations is correct for an
axial projection of the clavicle, with the patient in the PA position?
15° to 30° caudad
The presence of ionizing radiation may be detected in which of the following
ways?
1. Ionizing effect on air
2. Photographic effect on film emulsion
3. Fluorescent effect on certain crystals
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following positions demonstrates all the paranasal sinuses?
Lateral
Which of the following cells is the least radiosensitive?
Myocytes
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ARRT Mock Exam |
Radiologic Technologist
Practice Test Questions
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,ARRT mock exam 2026-03-03
Which of the following examinations require(s) special identification markers in
addition to the usual patient name and number, date, and side marker?
1. IVU
2. Tomography
3. Abdominal survey
1, 2, and 3
What should you do if you discover while taking the patient history that a patient
scheduled for an intravenous urogram (IVU) takes Glucophage (metformin
hydrochloride) daily?
1. Proceed with the examination.
2. Reschedule the examination until the patient has been off Glucophage for 48
hours.
3. Instruct the patient to withhold the Glucophage for 48 hours after the
examination.
1 and 3 only
An exposure was made using 300 mA, 0.04-second exposure, and 85 kVp. Each of
the following changes will decrease the radiographic density by one-half except a
change to
10 mAs
LET is best defined as
1. a method of expressing radiation quality.
2. a measure of the rate at which radiation energy is transferred to soft tissue.
3. absorption of polyenergetic radiation.00
1, 2, and 3
A cathartic is used to
stimulate defecation
Examples of primary radiation barriers include
1. radiographic room walls.
2. lead aprons.
3. radiographic room floor.
1 and 3 only
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All of the following affect patient dose except
focal spot size
Which of the following would most likely result in the greatest skin dose?
short SID
According to the NCRP, the annual occupational whole-body dose equivalent limit
is
50 mSv
The zygopophyseal articulations of the thoracic spine are demonstrated with the
coronal plane 70° to the IR.
Which of the following tube angle and direction combinations is correct for an
axial projection of the clavicle, with the patient in the PA position?
15° to 30° caudad
The presence of ionizing radiation may be detected in which of the following
ways?
1. Ionizing effect on air
2. Photographic effect on film emulsion
3. Fluorescent effect on certain crystals
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following positions demonstrates all the paranasal sinuses?
Lateral
Which of the following cells is the least radiosensitive?
Myocytes
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