CAMRT Exam Questions and Answers
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C-spine flexion / extension views assess what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anterior and
posterior movement or lack of movement due to an injury
What does ERCP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography
What is an ERCP used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To investigate biliary tree, CBD,
gallbladder and pancreas
Ball catchers view is good to assess what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Early stages of
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Low blood pressure and dizziness due to standing up too quickly - CORRECT
ANSWER-Orthostatic hypertension
What is Shenton's Line? - CORRECT ANSWER-An imaginary curved line drawn along
the inferior border of the superior pubic ramus and along the inferomedial border of the
neck of femur
What is Shenton's Line used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To evaluate hip pathology
What body part perpendicular to the CR when doing an intercondylar fossa? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Long axis of the lower leg (Tib / Fib)
What is the purpose of lateral bending for scoliosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
determine structural change in early diagnosis
Optimal kVp for a chest? - CORRECT ANSWER-100 - 130 kVp
How should you adjust CR for a portable Chest X-Ray on a kyphotic patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Angle less slightly or leave the tube perpendicular so clavicles
will be 1" below apices of lung
What is the maximum focal spot size for scaphoid? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.6 mm
What medication may be added to the contrast to prevent a reaction? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A steroid or anti-histamine
What test tool is used to test focal spot? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slit camera, pinhole
camera and star pattern
,What does focal spot size effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Penumbra
What does penumbra effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Recorded detail
What is the line focus principle? - CORRECT ANSWER-The lower the target angle, the
smaller the effective focal spot size. The higher the target angle, the larger the focal
spot size
What is the advantage of line focus principle? - CORRECT ANSWER-It provides the
detail of a small focal spot while allowing a large amount of heat dissipation
If the pedicles sit too far posterior on vertebral bodies for an oblique L spine, what does
this mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Too much obliquity
Remember: *PP - too much* (posterior pedicles)
What is a CVP line? - CORRECT ANSWER-Used for measuring central venous
pressure as well as allowing nutrients and fluid to be instilled
Best location for a CVP (Central Venous Pressure) Line? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Brachiocephalic vein or Superior Vena Cava
Where does a Swan-Ganz catheter sit? - CORRECT ANSWER-The right side of the
heart and the arteries leading to the lungs
What does a Swan-Ganz catheter measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-The heart's
function and blood flow pressures in and around the heart
What are Plia circularis? - CORRECT ANSWER-The numerous folds of the mucous
membrane of the small intestine
What are the instruments used for sensitometry? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Sensitometer
(step wedge)
- Densitometer
How often is a sensitometry strip done? - CORRECT ANSWER-Daily
What is demonstrated on a 15O degree occipitofrontal view of the sinuses? -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Frontal sinuses
- Anterior ethmoidal air cells
- Sphenoid sinuses
Oblique fracture of the base of the first metacarpal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bennett's
fracture
An ankle fracture affecting one of the malleoli? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pott's fracture
,An ankle fracture affecting both of the malleoli? - CORRECT ANSWER-Second degree
Pott's fracture (bi-malleolar fracture)
An ankle fracture affecting both of the malleoli and the posterior surface of the tib
fractured as well? - CORRECT ANSWER-Third degree Pott's fracture (tri-malleolar
fracture)
What is a Compound fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-When the bone has broken
through the skin
What is a Comminuted fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-A fracture with more than two
bone fragments
Steps to open a sterile tray? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Away
- Left
- Right
- Toward you
An enema bag should be ____ inches or ____ cm above the anus? - CORRECT
ANSWER-24 inches or 61 cm
What part of the gown is sterile during surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-Waist to
shoulders in the front and sleeves 2" above the elbow to the cuffs
What is included in a brain CT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Base of the skull to cranial apex
What vessel ascends through the cervical transverse foramina? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The vertebral artery
Can compression be used for microscopic hematuria when doing an IVP (Intravenous
Pyelogram) ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
When is compression for IVP contraindicated? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Stones
- Abdominal mass
- Trauma
- Aneurysm
Why does excessive rotor prep time lead to wear on x-ray tube? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Filament vaporization (gassy tube as well as melting the bearings in the rotor,
seized rotor and uneven wear on anode)
When doing c-spine odontoid in collar, what reference line is parallel to the CR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-IOML
List these exams from highest to lowest dose:
, - Lumbar spine
- KUB
- Chest
- Barium Enema - CORRECT ANSWER-- Barium Enema
- Lumbar spine
- KUB
- Chest
What drug would be given to a patient following a severe contrast reaction? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine (Anaphylactic shock)
Optimal kVp for an abdomen? - CORRECT ANSWER-65 - 70 kVp
Minimum number of people needed for a stretcher transfer (without slider board)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-3
What is the Fowler's position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients head elevated above
feet
What is the Trendelenburg position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients head lowered
below feet
Three anatomical landmarks assessed for perfect scapular Y view? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- Coracoid
- Acromion angle
- Medial scapular angle
When inserting an enema tip it should be directed ____ and ____? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anteriorly and Superiorly
SID distance for AC joints? - CORRECT ANSWER-180 SID
Why use weights for AC Joints? - CORRECT ANSWER-To show if separation is
occuring
What is the first sign of anaphylactic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-Itching and redness
of the skin
What is the treatment for anaphylactic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine
How does cold barium affect the stomach? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduces irritation to
colon, reduces spasms and cramping
To see if a foreign body is in the lungs and not esophagus, you should do what view? -
CORRECT ANSWER-PA Expiration
A+ Graded 100%
C-spine flexion / extension views assess what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anterior and
posterior movement or lack of movement due to an injury
What does ERCP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography
What is an ERCP used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To investigate biliary tree, CBD,
gallbladder and pancreas
Ball catchers view is good to assess what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Early stages of
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Low blood pressure and dizziness due to standing up too quickly - CORRECT
ANSWER-Orthostatic hypertension
What is Shenton's Line? - CORRECT ANSWER-An imaginary curved line drawn along
the inferior border of the superior pubic ramus and along the inferomedial border of the
neck of femur
What is Shenton's Line used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To evaluate hip pathology
What body part perpendicular to the CR when doing an intercondylar fossa? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Long axis of the lower leg (Tib / Fib)
What is the purpose of lateral bending for scoliosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
determine structural change in early diagnosis
Optimal kVp for a chest? - CORRECT ANSWER-100 - 130 kVp
How should you adjust CR for a portable Chest X-Ray on a kyphotic patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Angle less slightly or leave the tube perpendicular so clavicles
will be 1" below apices of lung
What is the maximum focal spot size for scaphoid? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.6 mm
What medication may be added to the contrast to prevent a reaction? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A steroid or anti-histamine
What test tool is used to test focal spot? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slit camera, pinhole
camera and star pattern
,What does focal spot size effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Penumbra
What does penumbra effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Recorded detail
What is the line focus principle? - CORRECT ANSWER-The lower the target angle, the
smaller the effective focal spot size. The higher the target angle, the larger the focal
spot size
What is the advantage of line focus principle? - CORRECT ANSWER-It provides the
detail of a small focal spot while allowing a large amount of heat dissipation
If the pedicles sit too far posterior on vertebral bodies for an oblique L spine, what does
this mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Too much obliquity
Remember: *PP - too much* (posterior pedicles)
What is a CVP line? - CORRECT ANSWER-Used for measuring central venous
pressure as well as allowing nutrients and fluid to be instilled
Best location for a CVP (Central Venous Pressure) Line? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Brachiocephalic vein or Superior Vena Cava
Where does a Swan-Ganz catheter sit? - CORRECT ANSWER-The right side of the
heart and the arteries leading to the lungs
What does a Swan-Ganz catheter measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-The heart's
function and blood flow pressures in and around the heart
What are Plia circularis? - CORRECT ANSWER-The numerous folds of the mucous
membrane of the small intestine
What are the instruments used for sensitometry? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Sensitometer
(step wedge)
- Densitometer
How often is a sensitometry strip done? - CORRECT ANSWER-Daily
What is demonstrated on a 15O degree occipitofrontal view of the sinuses? -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Frontal sinuses
- Anterior ethmoidal air cells
- Sphenoid sinuses
Oblique fracture of the base of the first metacarpal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bennett's
fracture
An ankle fracture affecting one of the malleoli? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pott's fracture
,An ankle fracture affecting both of the malleoli? - CORRECT ANSWER-Second degree
Pott's fracture (bi-malleolar fracture)
An ankle fracture affecting both of the malleoli and the posterior surface of the tib
fractured as well? - CORRECT ANSWER-Third degree Pott's fracture (tri-malleolar
fracture)
What is a Compound fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-When the bone has broken
through the skin
What is a Comminuted fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-A fracture with more than two
bone fragments
Steps to open a sterile tray? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Away
- Left
- Right
- Toward you
An enema bag should be ____ inches or ____ cm above the anus? - CORRECT
ANSWER-24 inches or 61 cm
What part of the gown is sterile during surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-Waist to
shoulders in the front and sleeves 2" above the elbow to the cuffs
What is included in a brain CT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Base of the skull to cranial apex
What vessel ascends through the cervical transverse foramina? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The vertebral artery
Can compression be used for microscopic hematuria when doing an IVP (Intravenous
Pyelogram) ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
When is compression for IVP contraindicated? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Stones
- Abdominal mass
- Trauma
- Aneurysm
Why does excessive rotor prep time lead to wear on x-ray tube? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Filament vaporization (gassy tube as well as melting the bearings in the rotor,
seized rotor and uneven wear on anode)
When doing c-spine odontoid in collar, what reference line is parallel to the CR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-IOML
List these exams from highest to lowest dose:
, - Lumbar spine
- KUB
- Chest
- Barium Enema - CORRECT ANSWER-- Barium Enema
- Lumbar spine
- KUB
- Chest
What drug would be given to a patient following a severe contrast reaction? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine (Anaphylactic shock)
Optimal kVp for an abdomen? - CORRECT ANSWER-65 - 70 kVp
Minimum number of people needed for a stretcher transfer (without slider board)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-3
What is the Fowler's position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients head elevated above
feet
What is the Trendelenburg position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients head lowered
below feet
Three anatomical landmarks assessed for perfect scapular Y view? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- Coracoid
- Acromion angle
- Medial scapular angle
When inserting an enema tip it should be directed ____ and ____? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anteriorly and Superiorly
SID distance for AC joints? - CORRECT ANSWER-180 SID
Why use weights for AC Joints? - CORRECT ANSWER-To show if separation is
occuring
What is the first sign of anaphylactic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-Itching and redness
of the skin
What is the treatment for anaphylactic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine
How does cold barium affect the stomach? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduces irritation to
colon, reduces spasms and cramping
To see if a foreign body is in the lungs and not esophagus, you should do what view? -
CORRECT ANSWER-PA Expiration
