ARRT FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+ BRAND NEW
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 ANS >>>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. perform the chest position supine
c. take the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first
d. use a shorter exposure time ANS >>>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 ANS >>>B
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,A response to radiation is directly proportional to the dose received. a.
linear
b. nonlinear
c. curvilinear
d. no threshold ANS >>>
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 ANS >>>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 kept
b. low beam penetrability due to high kept
c. low beam penetrability due to high mass
d. low beam penetrability due to low mass ANS >>>A
A particular radiograph was produced using 8 mass and 84 kept with an 8:1 ratio grid. The
image is to be repeated using a 16:1 ratio grid. What should be the new mass 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
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,12:1 ratio - conversion factor of 5 16:1
ratio - conversion factor of 6
a. 5 masses
b. 8 masses
c. 12 masses
d. 20 mass ANS >>>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 erects
d. Apical Lordotic ANS >>>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 ANS >>>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?
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, a. 30-degree obliques
b. AP axial L5-S1
c. lateral L5-S1
d. 50 digress obliques ANS >>>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
b. AP with a 15-degree cephalic angle
c. Horizontal beam lateral projection
d. SMV ANS >>>C
A patient has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections. The physician is concerned that the
young child may have urinary reflux. Which of the following procedures would best
demonstrate this condition?
a. IVU
b. voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
c. IVU with compression
d. cystogram ANS >>>B
A patient has fallen on an out stretched hand and has a posterior wrist/forearm fracture
approximately one inch proximal to the carpal bones. Which type of fracture is this? a.
Boxer
b. Smiths
c. Colles
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DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+ BRAND NEW
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 ANS >>>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. perform the chest position supine
c. take the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first
d. use a shorter exposure time ANS >>>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 ANS >>>B
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,A response to radiation is directly proportional to the dose received. a.
linear
b. nonlinear
c. curvilinear
d. no threshold ANS >>>
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 ANS >>>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 kept
b. low beam penetrability due to high kept
c. low beam penetrability due to high mass
d. low beam penetrability due to low mass ANS >>>A
A particular radiograph was produced using 8 mass and 84 kept with an 8:1 ratio grid. The
image is to be repeated using a 16:1 ratio grid. What should be the new mass 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
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,12:1 ratio - conversion factor of 5 16:1
ratio - conversion factor of 6
a. 5 masses
b. 8 masses
c. 12 masses
d. 20 mass ANS >>>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 erects
d. Apical Lordotic ANS >>>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 ANS >>>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?
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, a. 30-degree obliques
b. AP axial L5-S1
c. lateral L5-S1
d. 50 digress obliques ANS >>>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
b. AP with a 15-degree cephalic angle
c. Horizontal beam lateral projection
d. SMV ANS >>>C
A patient has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections. The physician is concerned that the
young child may have urinary reflux. Which of the following procedures would best
demonstrate this condition?
a. IVU
b. voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
c. IVU with compression
d. cystogram ANS >>>B
A patient has fallen on an out stretched hand and has a posterior wrist/forearm fracture
approximately one inch proximal to the carpal bones. Which type of fracture is this? a.
Boxer
b. Smiths
c. Colles
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