SARTECH II Exam Actual Exam 2025 |
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An MRI procedure is contraindicated for a patient who has:
a. a pacemaker that was placed 15 years ago
b. dental fillings
c. subdural bleeding
d. scoliosis - ANSWER-A
A PA chest image reveals that only eight ribs are seen above the
diaphragm. Which of the following suggestions would improve the
inspirations of lungs?
a. use higher kV to penetrate the diaphragm
b. performs the chest position supine
c. takes the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first
d. uses a shorter exposure time - ANSWER-C
,A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is
superimposed upon the spine and the right joint is open and farther
from the spine. What specific positioning error has been committed?
a. left tilt
b. rotation into the LAO position
c. right tilt
d. rotation into the RAO position - ANSWER-B
A ____ response to radiation is directly proportional to the dose
received.
a. linear
b. nonlinear
c. curvilinear
d. no threshold - ANSWER-
A critique of this image demonstrates which repeatable error?
a. extension of the skull
b. mouth not open enough
c. flexion of the skull
d. rotation of the head to the right - ANSWER-A
Which of the following describes the correct relationship between the
quality of the x-ray beam and the technique selected on the control
panel?
a. low beam penetrability due to low kVp
,b. low beam penetrability due to high kVp
c. low beam penetrability due to high mAs
d. low beam penetrability due to low mAs - ANSWER-A
A particular radiograph was produced using 8 mAs and 84 kVp with an
8:1 ratio grid. The image is to be repeated using a 16:1 ratio grid. What
should be the new mAs to adjust for the grid ratio change?
Grid ratio and conversion factor
5:1 ratio - conversion factor of 2
6:1 ratio - conversion factor of 3
8:1 ratio - conversion factor of 4
12:1 ratio - conversion factor of 5
16:1 ratio - conversion factor of 6
a. 5 mAs
b. 8 mAs
c. 12 mAs
d. 20 mAs - ANSWER-C
A patient comes to radiology with a possible mass beneath the right
clavicle. The PA and left lateral chest projections are inconclusive.
Which additional projection can be taken to demonstrate this possible
mass?
a. AP and lateral of upper airway
b. right lateral
, c. AP erect
d. Apical Lordotic - ANSWER-D
A patient comes to the imaging department for a follow-up study of
the cervical spine. The patient has had a spinal fusion between C5-C6
performed six months earlier. His physician wants to access the
cervical spine for anterior posterior mobility. Which of the following
projections would provide this assessment?
a. AP axial-vertebral arch projection
b. Judd or Fuchs position
c. Swimmer’s position
d. Hyperflexion and hyperextension projections - ANSWER-D
A patient comes to the imaging department for a study of the lumbar
spine. He has a clinical history of spondylolisthesis of L5-S1. Which of
the following projections will best demonstrate the severity of this
condition?
a. 30 degree obliques
b. AP axial L5-S1
c. lateral L5-S1
d. 50 degrees obliques - ANSWER-C
A patient enters the ER with a possible basilar skull fracture. Which of
the following skull projections would best demonstrate any blood
present in the sphenoid sinus?
a. Haas method
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An MRI procedure is contraindicated for a patient who has:
a. a pacemaker that was placed 15 years ago
b. dental fillings
c. subdural bleeding
d. scoliosis - ANSWER-A
A PA chest image reveals that only eight ribs are seen above the
diaphragm. Which of the following suggestions would improve the
inspirations of lungs?
a. use higher kV to penetrate the diaphragm
b. performs the chest position supine
c. takes the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first
d. uses a shorter exposure time - ANSWER-C
,A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is
superimposed upon the spine and the right joint is open and farther
from the spine. What specific positioning error has been committed?
a. left tilt
b. rotation into the LAO position
c. right tilt
d. rotation into the RAO position - ANSWER-B
A ____ response to radiation is directly proportional to the dose
received.
a. linear
b. nonlinear
c. curvilinear
d. no threshold - ANSWER-
A critique of this image demonstrates which repeatable error?
a. extension of the skull
b. mouth not open enough
c. flexion of the skull
d. rotation of the head to the right - ANSWER-A
Which of the following describes the correct relationship between the
quality of the x-ray beam and the technique selected on the control
panel?
a. low beam penetrability due to low kVp
,b. low beam penetrability due to high kVp
c. low beam penetrability due to high mAs
d. low beam penetrability due to low mAs - ANSWER-A
A particular radiograph was produced using 8 mAs and 84 kVp with an
8:1 ratio grid. The image is to be repeated using a 16:1 ratio grid. What
should be the new mAs to adjust for the grid ratio change?
Grid ratio and conversion factor
5:1 ratio - conversion factor of 2
6:1 ratio - conversion factor of 3
8:1 ratio - conversion factor of 4
12:1 ratio - conversion factor of 5
16:1 ratio - conversion factor of 6
a. 5 mAs
b. 8 mAs
c. 12 mAs
d. 20 mAs - ANSWER-C
A patient comes to radiology with a possible mass beneath the right
clavicle. The PA and left lateral chest projections are inconclusive.
Which additional projection can be taken to demonstrate this possible
mass?
a. AP and lateral of upper airway
b. right lateral
, c. AP erect
d. Apical Lordotic - ANSWER-D
A patient comes to the imaging department for a follow-up study of
the cervical spine. The patient has had a spinal fusion between C5-C6
performed six months earlier. His physician wants to access the
cervical spine for anterior posterior mobility. Which of the following
projections would provide this assessment?
a. AP axial-vertebral arch projection
b. Judd or Fuchs position
c. Swimmer’s position
d. Hyperflexion and hyperextension projections - ANSWER-D
A patient comes to the imaging department for a study of the lumbar
spine. He has a clinical history of spondylolisthesis of L5-S1. Which of
the following projections will best demonstrate the severity of this
condition?
a. 30 degree obliques
b. AP axial L5-S1
c. lateral L5-S1
d. 50 degrees obliques - ANSWER-C
A patient enters the ER with a possible basilar skull fracture. Which of
the following skull projections would best demonstrate any blood
present in the sphenoid sinus?
a. Haas method
