Computed Tomography
Candidate who wish to obtain a certification in computed tomography must hold a registration in which
of the following supporting categories? - correct answer ✔✔*Any one of the above*
-Radiology
-Nuclear Medicine Technology
-Radiation Therapy
Minimum of how many hours of structured education credits required in topics that reflect the CT
certification examination content? - correct answer ✔✔16
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) post-primary examination in CT was first offer
in March ___________. - correct answer ✔✔1995
Proper documentation of which of the following can greatly assist the interpreting physician in the
diagnostic process of a patient? - correct answer ✔✔Patient's recent procedures, surgeries, and
symptoms
Possible trauma in patient
Specific areas of pain or discomfort in patient
Communication is the key to any successful patient interaction. - correct answer ✔✔True
Which of the following high-density or metallic items should be removed from a patient when necessary
and appropriate during CT scanning? - correct answer ✔✔*all the above*
jewelry
hair fasteners
electronic devices
A _________ must sign the information consent form for a minor. - correct answer ✔✔Parent or legal
guardian
, Which of the following can cause substantial image degradation during CT examination? - correct answer
✔✔patient motion.
Which of the follow are considered as vital signs? - correct answer ✔✔*all*
temperature
pulse&blood pressure
respirations
Systolic blood pressure indicates the pressure within arteries during cardiac contraction and should be
less than ________ mm Hg. - correct answer ✔✔120
A _______ is an electronic device used to measure pules and respiratory status. - correct answer
✔✔pulse oximeter
Which of the following is a graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart? - correct answer
✔✔an electrocardiogram (ECG)
The cardiac cycle can be divided into which of the following distinct stages? - correct answer ✔✔atrial
systole
___________ refers to an insufficient oxygenation of tissue at the cellular level. - correct answer
✔✔hypoxia
Oxygen is considered a drug, and it is typically administered under the order of a physician. - correct
answer ✔✔True
A _____ can be used to drain fluid from the intrapleural space of the ill or injured patient. - correct
answer ✔✔Thoracostomy tube (chest tube)
Candidate who wish to obtain a certification in computed tomography must hold a registration in which
of the following supporting categories? - correct answer ✔✔*Any one of the above*
-Radiology
-Nuclear Medicine Technology
-Radiation Therapy
Minimum of how many hours of structured education credits required in topics that reflect the CT
certification examination content? - correct answer ✔✔16
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) post-primary examination in CT was first offer
in March ___________. - correct answer ✔✔1995
Proper documentation of which of the following can greatly assist the interpreting physician in the
diagnostic process of a patient? - correct answer ✔✔Patient's recent procedures, surgeries, and
symptoms
Possible trauma in patient
Specific areas of pain or discomfort in patient
Communication is the key to any successful patient interaction. - correct answer ✔✔True
Which of the following high-density or metallic items should be removed from a patient when necessary
and appropriate during CT scanning? - correct answer ✔✔*all the above*
jewelry
hair fasteners
electronic devices
A _________ must sign the information consent form for a minor. - correct answer ✔✔Parent or legal
guardian
, Which of the following can cause substantial image degradation during CT examination? - correct answer
✔✔patient motion.
Which of the follow are considered as vital signs? - correct answer ✔✔*all*
temperature
pulse&blood pressure
respirations
Systolic blood pressure indicates the pressure within arteries during cardiac contraction and should be
less than ________ mm Hg. - correct answer ✔✔120
A _______ is an electronic device used to measure pules and respiratory status. - correct answer
✔✔pulse oximeter
Which of the following is a graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart? - correct answer
✔✔an electrocardiogram (ECG)
The cardiac cycle can be divided into which of the following distinct stages? - correct answer ✔✔atrial
systole
___________ refers to an insufficient oxygenation of tissue at the cellular level. - correct answer
✔✔hypoxia
Oxygen is considered a drug, and it is typically administered under the order of a physician. - correct
answer ✔✔True
A _____ can be used to drain fluid from the intrapleural space of the ill or injured patient. - correct
answer ✔✔Thoracostomy tube (chest tube)
