ARRT Radiography Exam Review
Questions and Complete Answers
*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - correct answers:*Anatomy and positioning are not
covered in this study guide.*
What is a tort? - correct answers:A violation of civil law.
Torts are also known as ________. - correct answers:Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the patient, it is known
as ________. - correct answers:Assault
Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from physical contact with the
radiographer, and imaging the wrong body part or against the patients will is known as ________. -
correct answers:Battery
Unjustified restraint of a patient is known as ________. - correct answers:False Imprisonment
Exposing confidential information, improperly exposing the patients body, inappropriately touching a
patients body, or photographing a patient without their permission is known as ________. - correct
answers:Invasion of Privacy
Written information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known as ________. -
correct answers:Libel
Orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known
as ________. - correct answers:Slander
Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine stating the employer is held liable for an employee's negligent
act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - correct answers:Let the master answer.
,Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine stating that the cause of the negligence is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur
means ________. - correct answers:The thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. - correct
answers:1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a guide for what radiographers aspire to become as professionals.
- correct answers:Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are mandatory, enforceable, and carry sanctions for violations. - correct
answers:Rules
Attempting to copy ARRT exam materials, disclosing exam questions, impersonating a test candidate,
being convicted of a crime, engaging in unprofessional conduct, injuring a patient, misrepresenting CE
units earned, violating state or federal narcotics and controlled-substance laws, and attempting to
circumvent the certification and registration process are examples that violate the ARRT ________ of
Ethics. - correct answers:Rules
Acting in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting colleagues and associates
in providing quality patient care, practicing technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and
concepts, practicing ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protecting the patient's right to
quality radiologic care, and striving to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing
education and professional activities are examples covered under the ARRT ________ of Ethics. - correct
answers:Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - correct answers:1) Fiberoptic (endoscopic)
studies.
2) Radiography of the urinary tract.
3) Radiography of the biliary system.
4) Computed tomography studies.
5) Lower GI radiographic studies.
6) Upper GI radiographic studies.
,Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute. - correct answers:100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - correct answers:60
Diastolic blood pressure greater than ________mm/Hg indicates an increasing level of hypertension. -
correct answers:90
Diastolic blood pressure less than ________mm/Hg gives some indication of shock. - correct answers:50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - correct answers:3 to 5
Loosing large amounts of blood or plasma may result in ________ shock. - correct answers:Hypovolemic
When toxins are produced during massive infection causing a dramatic decrease in blood pressure,
________ shock is suspected. - correct answers:Septic
________ shock is when blood pools in peripheral vessels. - correct answers:Neurogenic
________ shock results from cardiac failure or other interference with heart function. - correct
answers:Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow injection
of iodinated contrast media. - correct answers:1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - correct answers:1) Restlessness and apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.
3) Pale skin.
4) Weakness.
, 5) Alteration in ability to think.
6) Cool, clammy skin.
7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? - correct answers:1) Stop procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.
3) Call for help.
4) Determine blood pressure.
5) Administer oxygen.
6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or hepatic failure. -
correct answers:Overdose
What are some reactions to anaphylactic shock? - correct answers:1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to cardiovascular shock? - correct answers:1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media injection? - correct
answers:1) Nausea/Vomiting
2) Sneezing
3) Sensation of Heat
4) Itching
5) Hoarseness of Voice
6) Coughing
Questions and Complete Answers
*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - correct answers:*Anatomy and positioning are not
covered in this study guide.*
What is a tort? - correct answers:A violation of civil law.
Torts are also known as ________. - correct answers:Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the patient, it is known
as ________. - correct answers:Assault
Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from physical contact with the
radiographer, and imaging the wrong body part or against the patients will is known as ________. -
correct answers:Battery
Unjustified restraint of a patient is known as ________. - correct answers:False Imprisonment
Exposing confidential information, improperly exposing the patients body, inappropriately touching a
patients body, or photographing a patient without their permission is known as ________. - correct
answers:Invasion of Privacy
Written information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known as ________. -
correct answers:Libel
Orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known
as ________. - correct answers:Slander
Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine stating the employer is held liable for an employee's negligent
act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - correct answers:Let the master answer.
,Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine stating that the cause of the negligence is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur
means ________. - correct answers:The thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. - correct
answers:1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a guide for what radiographers aspire to become as professionals.
- correct answers:Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are mandatory, enforceable, and carry sanctions for violations. - correct
answers:Rules
Attempting to copy ARRT exam materials, disclosing exam questions, impersonating a test candidate,
being convicted of a crime, engaging in unprofessional conduct, injuring a patient, misrepresenting CE
units earned, violating state or federal narcotics and controlled-substance laws, and attempting to
circumvent the certification and registration process are examples that violate the ARRT ________ of
Ethics. - correct answers:Rules
Acting in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting colleagues and associates
in providing quality patient care, practicing technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and
concepts, practicing ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protecting the patient's right to
quality radiologic care, and striving to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing
education and professional activities are examples covered under the ARRT ________ of Ethics. - correct
answers:Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - correct answers:1) Fiberoptic (endoscopic)
studies.
2) Radiography of the urinary tract.
3) Radiography of the biliary system.
4) Computed tomography studies.
5) Lower GI radiographic studies.
6) Upper GI radiographic studies.
,Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute. - correct answers:100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - correct answers:60
Diastolic blood pressure greater than ________mm/Hg indicates an increasing level of hypertension. -
correct answers:90
Diastolic blood pressure less than ________mm/Hg gives some indication of shock. - correct answers:50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - correct answers:3 to 5
Loosing large amounts of blood or plasma may result in ________ shock. - correct answers:Hypovolemic
When toxins are produced during massive infection causing a dramatic decrease in blood pressure,
________ shock is suspected. - correct answers:Septic
________ shock is when blood pools in peripheral vessels. - correct answers:Neurogenic
________ shock results from cardiac failure or other interference with heart function. - correct
answers:Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow injection
of iodinated contrast media. - correct answers:1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - correct answers:1) Restlessness and apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.
3) Pale skin.
4) Weakness.
, 5) Alteration in ability to think.
6) Cool, clammy skin.
7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? - correct answers:1) Stop procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.
3) Call for help.
4) Determine blood pressure.
5) Administer oxygen.
6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or hepatic failure. -
correct answers:Overdose
What are some reactions to anaphylactic shock? - correct answers:1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to cardiovascular shock? - correct answers:1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media injection? - correct
answers:1) Nausea/Vomiting
2) Sneezing
3) Sensation of Heat
4) Itching
5) Hoarseness of Voice
6) Coughing
