ARRT Registry Review 2026–2027 – Complete Exam
Prep Study Guide, Practice Questions & Detailed
Answers
The ASRT document that defines the radiographer's role is the - correct answers -practice standards
Occurences that can keep a radiography that can keep a radiography student from meeting ARRT
certification requirements include - correct answers -being suspended from a radiography program and
being dismissed/expelled from a radiography program
Violations of the ARRT rules of ethics include - correct answers -accepting responsibility to perform a
function outside of the scope of practice
Which organization has the authority to impose professional sanction on a radiographer - correct
answers -ARRT
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found liable
for - correct answers -defamation
Patient's rights include the following - correct answers -the right to refuse treatment and the right to
confidentiality
A radiographer who performs an x-ray examination on a patient without the patient's consent , or after
the patient has refused the examination, may be liable for - correct answers -battery
An individual's legal document identifying his or her specific wishes regarding medical care to be
provided in the event that he or she is unable to make or communicate decisions is called - correct
answers -advanced health care directive
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,The legislation that guarantees confidentiality of patient information is - correct answers -HIPAA
If a patient lacks decision making capacity, his or her rights can be exercised on his or her behalf by -
correct answers -designated surrogate or designated proxy
Which of the following communicates messages to the patient - correct answers -facial expression, eye
contact, personal appearance
examples of nonverbal communication include - correct answers -appearance, eye contact, touch
successful, effective communication includes proficiency in the following skills - correct answers -
writing, speech, observation
which of the following is the first step to be taken in the performance of a radiographic examination -
correct answers -verify patient identity
what is an acceptable resource for non-English speaking patients - correct answers -automated
language lines, special dual headset phones, a certified interpreter
a patient aged 55 years is most accurately described as - correct answers -middle adult
increased pain threshold, breakdown of skin, and atrophy of fat pads and sweat glands are all important
considerations when working with which group of patients - correct answers -geriatric
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,A radiographer should recognize that gerontologic patients often have undergone physical changes that
include loss of - correct answers -muscle mass and bone calcium
The belief that one's own cultural ways are superior to any other is termed - correct answers -
ethnocentrism
misunderstandings between cultures can happen as a result of - correct answers -looking directly into
someone's eyes, the use of certain gestures, standing too close while speaking to another
which of the following is/are symptoms of inadequate oxygen supply - correct answers -diaphoresis,
cyanosis, and retracted intercostal spaces
a patient's feeling of spinning, or the room spinning around him, is called - correct answers -vertigo
types of NG/NI/NE tubes include - correct answers -sengstaken-Blakemore and miller-abbott
a patient's iv container should be hung - correct answers -18-24 inches above the vein
what are good body mechanics during patient lifting/moving - correct answers -stand with feet 12
inches apart with one foot slightly in front, the body's center of gravity should be positioned over its
base of support, the back should be kept straight; avoid twisting
partial restriction of blood supplied to the brain as a result of a temporary or mild occlusion of a cerebral
vessel is referred to as - correct answers -TIA (transient ischemic attack)
blood pressure is measured in units of - correct answers -millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)
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, which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate - correct answers -superficial
arteries
medical equipment that might contain latex include - correct answers -catheters, endotracheal tubes,
and syringes
when a radiographer is obtaining a patient history, both subjective and objective data should be
obtained. An example of subjective data is that - correct answers -the patient states that she
experiences extreme pain in the upright position
pathogens are - correct answers -sometimes harmful, capable of producing disease
diseases that can be transmitted by direct contact include - correct answers -skin infections and MDROs
in which of the following conditions is protective, or reverse, isolation indicated - correct answers -
transplant recipient, chemotherapy recipient, and leukemia
which of the following is/are means of transmission of microorganisms - correct answers -vector,
fomite, and airborne
what is the single most effective means of controlling the spread of infectious microorganisms - correct
answers -handwashing
what is the name of the practice the serves to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria - correct
answers -antisepsis
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Prep Study Guide, Practice Questions & Detailed
Answers
The ASRT document that defines the radiographer's role is the - correct answers -practice standards
Occurences that can keep a radiography that can keep a radiography student from meeting ARRT
certification requirements include - correct answers -being suspended from a radiography program and
being dismissed/expelled from a radiography program
Violations of the ARRT rules of ethics include - correct answers -accepting responsibility to perform a
function outside of the scope of practice
Which organization has the authority to impose professional sanction on a radiographer - correct
answers -ARRT
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found liable
for - correct answers -defamation
Patient's rights include the following - correct answers -the right to refuse treatment and the right to
confidentiality
A radiographer who performs an x-ray examination on a patient without the patient's consent , or after
the patient has refused the examination, may be liable for - correct answers -battery
An individual's legal document identifying his or her specific wishes regarding medical care to be
provided in the event that he or she is unable to make or communicate decisions is called - correct
answers -advanced health care directive
1
,The legislation that guarantees confidentiality of patient information is - correct answers -HIPAA
If a patient lacks decision making capacity, his or her rights can be exercised on his or her behalf by -
correct answers -designated surrogate or designated proxy
Which of the following communicates messages to the patient - correct answers -facial expression, eye
contact, personal appearance
examples of nonverbal communication include - correct answers -appearance, eye contact, touch
successful, effective communication includes proficiency in the following skills - correct answers -
writing, speech, observation
which of the following is the first step to be taken in the performance of a radiographic examination -
correct answers -verify patient identity
what is an acceptable resource for non-English speaking patients - correct answers -automated
language lines, special dual headset phones, a certified interpreter
a patient aged 55 years is most accurately described as - correct answers -middle adult
increased pain threshold, breakdown of skin, and atrophy of fat pads and sweat glands are all important
considerations when working with which group of patients - correct answers -geriatric
2
,A radiographer should recognize that gerontologic patients often have undergone physical changes that
include loss of - correct answers -muscle mass and bone calcium
The belief that one's own cultural ways are superior to any other is termed - correct answers -
ethnocentrism
misunderstandings between cultures can happen as a result of - correct answers -looking directly into
someone's eyes, the use of certain gestures, standing too close while speaking to another
which of the following is/are symptoms of inadequate oxygen supply - correct answers -diaphoresis,
cyanosis, and retracted intercostal spaces
a patient's feeling of spinning, or the room spinning around him, is called - correct answers -vertigo
types of NG/NI/NE tubes include - correct answers -sengstaken-Blakemore and miller-abbott
a patient's iv container should be hung - correct answers -18-24 inches above the vein
what are good body mechanics during patient lifting/moving - correct answers -stand with feet 12
inches apart with one foot slightly in front, the body's center of gravity should be positioned over its
base of support, the back should be kept straight; avoid twisting
partial restriction of blood supplied to the brain as a result of a temporary or mild occlusion of a cerebral
vessel is referred to as - correct answers -TIA (transient ischemic attack)
blood pressure is measured in units of - correct answers -millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)
3
, which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate - correct answers -superficial
arteries
medical equipment that might contain latex include - correct answers -catheters, endotracheal tubes,
and syringes
when a radiographer is obtaining a patient history, both subjective and objective data should be
obtained. An example of subjective data is that - correct answers -the patient states that she
experiences extreme pain in the upright position
pathogens are - correct answers -sometimes harmful, capable of producing disease
diseases that can be transmitted by direct contact include - correct answers -skin infections and MDROs
in which of the following conditions is protective, or reverse, isolation indicated - correct answers -
transplant recipient, chemotherapy recipient, and leukemia
which of the following is/are means of transmission of microorganisms - correct answers -vector,
fomite, and airborne
what is the single most effective means of controlling the spread of infectious microorganisms - correct
answers -handwashing
what is the name of the practice the serves to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria - correct
answers -antisepsis
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