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Prepare effectively for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Exam with this comprehensive Radiography Positions Study Guide. This resource includes essential positioning terminology, radiographic projections, anatomical planes, patient positioning definitions, and imaging vocabulary frequently tested on the ARRT certification exam. Designed for radiography students and radiologic technologists, this guide strengthens foundational knowledge in patient positioning, directionality, central ray alignment, and image evaluation — helping improve confidence and exam performance.

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Which of the following procedures will best demonstrate the cephalic, basilic, and subclavian veins?

(A) Aortofemoral arteriogram
(B) Upper-limb venogram
(C) Lower-limb venogram
(D) Renal venogram


B


In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced through the skin?

(A) Closed
(B) Compound
(C) Compression
(D) DepressedAnswers and Explanations


B

,When performing tomography, it is of paramount importance that the radiographer

1. properly apply immobilization.
2. provide adequate radiation protection whenever possible.
3. obtain and check a scout film.

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3


D


The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and

(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image recorder.
(B) in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the image recorder.
(C) erect and weight-bearing.
(D) erect, with and without weights.


A

,Which of the following articulates with the base of the first metatarsal?

(A) First cuneiform
(B) Third cuneiform
(C) Navicular
(D) Cuboid


A


The left sacroiliac joint is positioned perpendicular to the film when the patient is positioned in a

(A) left lateral position.
(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
(C) 25 to 30º LPO position.
(D) 30 to 40º LPO position.


B

, The advantages of digital subtraction angiography over film angiography include
1. greater contrast medium sensitivity.
2. immediately available images.
3. increased resolution.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3


B


Which of the following positions will most effectively move the gallbladder away from the vertebrae in the
asthenic patient?

(A) LAO
(B) RAO
(C) LPO
(D) Erect


A

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