8/23/25, 12:41 AM RTE 1503
RTE 1503 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
A properly exposed radiograph 1 & 2 only
of the abdomen should
demonstrate the: 1.Kidneys
2. Psoas muscles
3. Bladder
1 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
Supine abdomen projections Expiration
should be exposed on:
Expiratio
n
Inspiratio
n
Partial expiration
While patient is undergoing quiet
respiration
What is the recommended kV 70 to 80 kV
range for an abdomen
projection?
50 to 60 kV
60 to 68 kV
70 to 80 kV
80 to 90 kV
An abnormal collection of fluid Ascites
within the peritoneal cavity is
termed:
Ileus
Intussusceptio
n Vovulus
Ascites
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Characteristics of non-mechanical 1 & 3 only
bowel obstruction include:
1. Dilated bowel
2. Definitive point of obstruction
3. Large amounts of air and
fluid in the bowel
1 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
Toxic mega colon may result Ulcerative colitis
from: Ascites
Intussusception
Ulcerative colitis
Vovulus
Which pathologic condition will Ascites
present as a general haziness on
a radiograph of the abdomen?
Pneumoperitoneu
m
Intussusception
Ascites
Ileus
Characteristics of Crohn's disease 1 only
include:
1. Chronic inflammation
2. Excessive bowel motility
3. Telescoping of the bowel
1 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
Causes of mechanical bowel 1 & 3 only
obstruction include:
1. Fibrous adhesions
2. Ileus
3. Intussusception
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
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RTE 1503 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
A properly exposed radiograph 1 & 2 only
of the abdomen should
demonstrate the: 1.Kidneys
2. Psoas muscles
3. Bladder
1 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
Supine abdomen projections Expiration
should be exposed on:
Expiratio
n
Inspiratio
n
Partial expiration
While patient is undergoing quiet
respiration
What is the recommended kV 70 to 80 kV
range for an abdomen
projection?
50 to 60 kV
60 to 68 kV
70 to 80 kV
80 to 90 kV
An abnormal collection of fluid Ascites
within the peritoneal cavity is
termed:
Ileus
Intussusceptio
n Vovulus
Ascites
1/6
, 8/23/25, 12:41 AM RTE 1503
Characteristics of non-mechanical 1 & 3 only
bowel obstruction include:
1. Dilated bowel
2. Definitive point of obstruction
3. Large amounts of air and
fluid in the bowel
1 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
Toxic mega colon may result Ulcerative colitis
from: Ascites
Intussusception
Ulcerative colitis
Vovulus
Which pathologic condition will Ascites
present as a general haziness on
a radiograph of the abdomen?
Pneumoperitoneu
m
Intussusception
Ascites
Ileus
Characteristics of Crohn's disease 1 only
include:
1. Chronic inflammation
2. Excessive bowel motility
3. Telescoping of the bowel
1 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
Causes of mechanical bowel 1 & 3 only
obstruction include:
1. Fibrous adhesions
2. Ileus
3. Intussusception
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
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