ARRT PRACTICE EXAM Questions 100%
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Which of the following examinations require(s) special identification
markers in addition to the usual patient name and number, date, and
side marker?
1. IVU
2. Tomography
3. Abdominal survey - answer-1, 2, and 3
What should you do if you discover while taking the patient history
that a patient scheduled for an intravenous urogram (IVU) takes
Glucophage (metformin hydrochloride) daily?
1. Proceed with the examination.
2. Reschedule the examination until the patient has been off
Glucophage for 48 hours.
3. Instruct the patient to withhold the Glucophage for 48 hours after
the examination. - answer-1 and 3 only
An exposure was made using 300 mA, 0.04-second exposure, and 85
kVp. Each of the following changes will decrease the radiographic
density by one-half except a change to - answer-10 mAs
LET is best defined as
,1. a method of expressing radiation quality.
2. a measure of the rate at which radiation energy is transferred to
soft tissue.
3. absorption of polyenergetic radiation.00 - answer-1, 2, and 3
A cathartic is used to - answer-stimulate defecation
Examples of primary radiation barriers include
1. radiographic room walls.
2. lead aprons.
3. radiographic room floor. - answer-1 and 3 only
All of the following affect patient dose except - answer-focal spot size
Which of the following would most likely result in the greatest skin
dose? - answer-short SID
According to the NCRP, the annual occupational whole-body dose
equivalent limit is - answer-50 mSv
The zygopophyseal articulations of the thoracic spine are
demonstrated with the - answer-coronal plane 70° to the IR.
, Which of the following tube angle and direction combinations is
correct for an axial projection of the clavicle, with the patient in the
PA position? - answer-15° to 30° caudad
The presence of ionizing radiation may be detected in which of the
following ways?
1. Ionizing effect on air
2. Photographic effect on film emulsion
3. Fluorescent effect on certain crystals - answer-1, 2, and 3
Which of the following positions demonstrates all the paranasal
sinuses? - answer-Lateral
Which of the following cells is the least radiosensitive? - answer-
Myocytes
Which interaction between x-ray photons and matter results in total
absorption of the incident photon? - answer-Photoelectric effect
Which of the following statements regarding myelography is (are)
correct?
1. Spinal puncture may be performed in the prone or flexed lateral
position.
2. Contrast medium distribution is regulated through x-ray tube
angulation.
3. The patient's neck must be in extension during Trendelenburg
positions. - answer-1 and 3 only
with correct answers 2024 TOP RATED A+
Which of the following examinations require(s) special identification
markers in addition to the usual patient name and number, date, and
side marker?
1. IVU
2. Tomography
3. Abdominal survey - answer-1, 2, and 3
What should you do if you discover while taking the patient history
that a patient scheduled for an intravenous urogram (IVU) takes
Glucophage (metformin hydrochloride) daily?
1. Proceed with the examination.
2. Reschedule the examination until the patient has been off
Glucophage for 48 hours.
3. Instruct the patient to withhold the Glucophage for 48 hours after
the examination. - answer-1 and 3 only
An exposure was made using 300 mA, 0.04-second exposure, and 85
kVp. Each of the following changes will decrease the radiographic
density by one-half except a change to - answer-10 mAs
LET is best defined as
,1. a method of expressing radiation quality.
2. a measure of the rate at which radiation energy is transferred to
soft tissue.
3. absorption of polyenergetic radiation.00 - answer-1, 2, and 3
A cathartic is used to - answer-stimulate defecation
Examples of primary radiation barriers include
1. radiographic room walls.
2. lead aprons.
3. radiographic room floor. - answer-1 and 3 only
All of the following affect patient dose except - answer-focal spot size
Which of the following would most likely result in the greatest skin
dose? - answer-short SID
According to the NCRP, the annual occupational whole-body dose
equivalent limit is - answer-50 mSv
The zygopophyseal articulations of the thoracic spine are
demonstrated with the - answer-coronal plane 70° to the IR.
, Which of the following tube angle and direction combinations is
correct for an axial projection of the clavicle, with the patient in the
PA position? - answer-15° to 30° caudad
The presence of ionizing radiation may be detected in which of the
following ways?
1. Ionizing effect on air
2. Photographic effect on film emulsion
3. Fluorescent effect on certain crystals - answer-1, 2, and 3
Which of the following positions demonstrates all the paranasal
sinuses? - answer-Lateral
Which of the following cells is the least radiosensitive? - answer-
Myocytes
Which interaction between x-ray photons and matter results in total
absorption of the incident photon? - answer-Photoelectric effect
Which of the following statements regarding myelography is (are)
correct?
1. Spinal puncture may be performed in the prone or flexed lateral
position.
2. Contrast medium distribution is regulated through x-ray tube
angulation.
3. The patient's neck must be in extension during Trendelenburg
positions. - answer-1 and 3 only
