CAMRT, Practice Exam, Medical Radiography Certification,
Comprehensive Study Guide
a. to wash the container's lip to prevent contamination
(this maintains the sterile field) - correct answer ✔✔ When preparing to add antiseptic iodine to
a sterile field. Why must some of the liquid be poured into the sink before adding the remainder
to the sterile container?
a. to wash the container's lip to prevent contamination
b. to prevent splashing of the liquid onto the sterile tray
c. to allow the technologist to determine the consistency of the liquid
d. to remove any solidified particles from the liquid
a. to prevent vessel damage - correct answer ✔✔ Why is the maximum injection pressure of an
automatic injection device preset during contrast media administration?
a. to prevent vessel damage
b. to control contrast volume
c. to allow bolus tracking
d. to maintain contrast viscosity
a. 70
(this is greater than the acceptable limit of 10%) - correct answer ✔✔ The QC technologist
performs testing after images acquired in the past week demonstrate exposure inconsistencies
which kVp accuracy test reading at 80 kVp would require corrective action?
a. 70
b. 72
c. 74
,d. 76
a. with weights at 180 cm
(using weights will best demonstrate the separation, and the longer SID reduces magnification
which increases image quality) - correct answer ✔✔ A football player with broad shoulders
presents with an obvious separation of the AC joint. What upright bilateral AC joints projection
should be taken to best demonstrate the condition?
a. with weights at 180 cm
b. without weights at 180 cm
c. with weights at 100 cm
d. without weights at 100 cm
d. the front of the gown, waist to shoulder - correct answer ✔✔ What area of the gown is
considered part of the sterile field?
a. the cuffs of the sterile gown
b. the entire front of the gown
c. the entire gown, front and back
d. the front of the gown, waist to shoulder
c. timer accuracy
(The time and kVp accuracy must be verified prior to evaluating mA linearity) - correct answer
✔✔ What test must be performed first to ensure the validity of a mA linearity test result?
a. the light-filed congruency
b. HVL
c. timer accuracy
d. reproducibility
,a. the greater and lesser trochanter are on the same transverse level
(this will verify that the CR is perpendicular to the femoral neck and the IR is parallel to the
femoral neck) - correct answer ✔✔ What demonstrates minimal foreshortening of the femoral
neck on an Axiolateral hip image?
a. the greater and lesser trochanter are on the same transverse level
b. the lesser trochanter is proximal to the greater trochanter
c. the greater trochanter is proximal to the lesser trochanter
d. the lesser trochanter is demonstrated in profile posteriorly
c. 60 degrees cephalad
(The angle for a 90 degree flexed foot should be 40 degrees to the long axis of the foot. the
angle must increased by 20 degrees (90-70=20) to compensate for lesser dorsiflexion. 40+20 =
60 degrees) - correct answer ✔✔ Mr. Rogers presents with fixation devices protruding from the
inferior aspect of his heel. The foot is flexed 70 degrees. Calcaneus images have been ordered.
How should the technologist direct the CR for axial projections?
a. 40 degrees caudad
b. 40 degrees cephalad
c. 60 degrees cephalad
d. 60 degrees caudad
a. AP axial (Towne) - correct answer ✔✔ What will best demonstrate any medial or lateral
displacement of a fracture of the ramus of the mandible?
a. AP axial (Towne)
b. Axiolateral oblique
c. Lateral
, d. Panorex (orthopantomogram)
c. dorsal decubitus
(this is correct based on the patient's condition. The horizontal beam will show air/fluid levels) -
correct answer ✔✔ which of the following would demonstrate air/ fluid levels in the abdomen
on an ICU patient who must remain supine?
a. left lateral decubitus
b. right lateral decubitus
c. dorsal decubitus
d. AP
a. gloves and gown; keeping any linen used in the patient's room
(MRSA is transmitted by direct contact) - correct answer ✔✔ What are the most appropriate
infection control measures for a patient with MRSA?
a. gloves and gown; keeping any linen used in the patient's room
b. gloves and mask; discard any linen used outside the patient's room
c. gloves and gown; ensuring the patient is wearing a mask
d. gloves and mask; ensuring the patient is wearing a mask
b. ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths, and insert the tip during exhalation
(exhalation promotes muscle relaxation, making the tip is easier to insert and more comfortable
for the patient) - correct answer ✔✔ What should be done when inserting the rectal tip?
a. ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths, and insert the tip during inhalation
b. ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths, and insert the tip during exhalation
Comprehensive Study Guide
a. to wash the container's lip to prevent contamination
(this maintains the sterile field) - correct answer ✔✔ When preparing to add antiseptic iodine to
a sterile field. Why must some of the liquid be poured into the sink before adding the remainder
to the sterile container?
a. to wash the container's lip to prevent contamination
b. to prevent splashing of the liquid onto the sterile tray
c. to allow the technologist to determine the consistency of the liquid
d. to remove any solidified particles from the liquid
a. to prevent vessel damage - correct answer ✔✔ Why is the maximum injection pressure of an
automatic injection device preset during contrast media administration?
a. to prevent vessel damage
b. to control contrast volume
c. to allow bolus tracking
d. to maintain contrast viscosity
a. 70
(this is greater than the acceptable limit of 10%) - correct answer ✔✔ The QC technologist
performs testing after images acquired in the past week demonstrate exposure inconsistencies
which kVp accuracy test reading at 80 kVp would require corrective action?
a. 70
b. 72
c. 74
,d. 76
a. with weights at 180 cm
(using weights will best demonstrate the separation, and the longer SID reduces magnification
which increases image quality) - correct answer ✔✔ A football player with broad shoulders
presents with an obvious separation of the AC joint. What upright bilateral AC joints projection
should be taken to best demonstrate the condition?
a. with weights at 180 cm
b. without weights at 180 cm
c. with weights at 100 cm
d. without weights at 100 cm
d. the front of the gown, waist to shoulder - correct answer ✔✔ What area of the gown is
considered part of the sterile field?
a. the cuffs of the sterile gown
b. the entire front of the gown
c. the entire gown, front and back
d. the front of the gown, waist to shoulder
c. timer accuracy
(The time and kVp accuracy must be verified prior to evaluating mA linearity) - correct answer
✔✔ What test must be performed first to ensure the validity of a mA linearity test result?
a. the light-filed congruency
b. HVL
c. timer accuracy
d. reproducibility
,a. the greater and lesser trochanter are on the same transverse level
(this will verify that the CR is perpendicular to the femoral neck and the IR is parallel to the
femoral neck) - correct answer ✔✔ What demonstrates minimal foreshortening of the femoral
neck on an Axiolateral hip image?
a. the greater and lesser trochanter are on the same transverse level
b. the lesser trochanter is proximal to the greater trochanter
c. the greater trochanter is proximal to the lesser trochanter
d. the lesser trochanter is demonstrated in profile posteriorly
c. 60 degrees cephalad
(The angle for a 90 degree flexed foot should be 40 degrees to the long axis of the foot. the
angle must increased by 20 degrees (90-70=20) to compensate for lesser dorsiflexion. 40+20 =
60 degrees) - correct answer ✔✔ Mr. Rogers presents with fixation devices protruding from the
inferior aspect of his heel. The foot is flexed 70 degrees. Calcaneus images have been ordered.
How should the technologist direct the CR for axial projections?
a. 40 degrees caudad
b. 40 degrees cephalad
c. 60 degrees cephalad
d. 60 degrees caudad
a. AP axial (Towne) - correct answer ✔✔ What will best demonstrate any medial or lateral
displacement of a fracture of the ramus of the mandible?
a. AP axial (Towne)
b. Axiolateral oblique
c. Lateral
, d. Panorex (orthopantomogram)
c. dorsal decubitus
(this is correct based on the patient's condition. The horizontal beam will show air/fluid levels) -
correct answer ✔✔ which of the following would demonstrate air/ fluid levels in the abdomen
on an ICU patient who must remain supine?
a. left lateral decubitus
b. right lateral decubitus
c. dorsal decubitus
d. AP
a. gloves and gown; keeping any linen used in the patient's room
(MRSA is transmitted by direct contact) - correct answer ✔✔ What are the most appropriate
infection control measures for a patient with MRSA?
a. gloves and gown; keeping any linen used in the patient's room
b. gloves and mask; discard any linen used outside the patient's room
c. gloves and gown; ensuring the patient is wearing a mask
d. gloves and mask; ensuring the patient is wearing a mask
b. ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths, and insert the tip during exhalation
(exhalation promotes muscle relaxation, making the tip is easier to insert and more comfortable
for the patient) - correct answer ✔✔ What should be done when inserting the rectal tip?
a. ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths, and insert the tip during inhalation
b. ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths, and insert the tip during exhalation
