ARRT Registry Exam with Verified
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DEXA is an abbreviation for _______.
A. Dual Energy X-ray Attenuation
B. Density Effects of X-ray Absorption
C. Direct Evaluation of Xanthoma Abnormality
D. Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry ✔️✔️D. Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Sterilization in an autoclave involves which of the following?
a. chemicals
b. steam under pressure
c. dry heat
d. ionizing radiation ✔️✔️b. steam under pressure
When painting a patient's skin for a special procedure, how many passes should be made with the
same sponge?
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four ✔️✔️a. one
,nitroglycerin is used medically as a ____________.
a. vasoconstrictor
b. analgesic
c. vasodilator
d. anesthetic ✔️✔️c. vasodilator
what does the root word 'phren' mean?
a. to breathe
b. diaphragm
c. lungs
d. tonsils ✔️✔️b. diaphragm
which of the following abbreviations means to provide medication whenever necessary?
a. q.h.
b. pid
c. qid
d. prn ✔️✔️d. prn
what type of drug is Epinephrine? ✔️✔️bronchodilator
which of the following is the suffix that means 'surgical puncture to remove fluid" ?
a. -lysis
b. -ectomy
,c. -centesis
d. -cele ✔️✔️c. -centesis
Demerol is what type of drug?
a. respiratory stimulant
b. local anesthetic
c. antibiotic
d. analgesic ✔️✔️d. analgesic
Digoxin is associated with the treatment of which of the following?
a. Cancer
b. Barbiturate poisoning
c. Heart failure
d. Asthma ✔️✔️c. heart failure
where would an ET tube be located?
a. stomach
b. esophagus
c. trachea
d. intestines ✔️✔️c. trachea
(ET = endotracheal tube)
which of the following conditions can be treated with the drug Aminophylline?
, a. heart failure
b. epilepsy
c. cancer
d. asthma ✔️✔️d. asthma
Normal serum creatinine levels for an adult range from:
a. 0.2 to 0.4 mg/dl
b. 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dl
c. 2.0 to 3.2 mg/dl
d. 4.0 to 6.3 mg/dl ✔️✔️b. 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dl
What is a track from a deep structure (e.g. bone) to the skin called?
a. fistula
b. stenosis
c. lesion
d. sinus ✔️✔️d. sinus
in most cases, if the patient's blood pressure is high, then their pulse rate will be what?
a. rapid
b. slow
c. normal
d. zero ✔️✔️b. slow
Solutions
DEXA is an abbreviation for _______.
A. Dual Energy X-ray Attenuation
B. Density Effects of X-ray Absorption
C. Direct Evaluation of Xanthoma Abnormality
D. Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry ✔️✔️D. Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Sterilization in an autoclave involves which of the following?
a. chemicals
b. steam under pressure
c. dry heat
d. ionizing radiation ✔️✔️b. steam under pressure
When painting a patient's skin for a special procedure, how many passes should be made with the
same sponge?
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four ✔️✔️a. one
,nitroglycerin is used medically as a ____________.
a. vasoconstrictor
b. analgesic
c. vasodilator
d. anesthetic ✔️✔️c. vasodilator
what does the root word 'phren' mean?
a. to breathe
b. diaphragm
c. lungs
d. tonsils ✔️✔️b. diaphragm
which of the following abbreviations means to provide medication whenever necessary?
a. q.h.
b. pid
c. qid
d. prn ✔️✔️d. prn
what type of drug is Epinephrine? ✔️✔️bronchodilator
which of the following is the suffix that means 'surgical puncture to remove fluid" ?
a. -lysis
b. -ectomy
,c. -centesis
d. -cele ✔️✔️c. -centesis
Demerol is what type of drug?
a. respiratory stimulant
b. local anesthetic
c. antibiotic
d. analgesic ✔️✔️d. analgesic
Digoxin is associated with the treatment of which of the following?
a. Cancer
b. Barbiturate poisoning
c. Heart failure
d. Asthma ✔️✔️c. heart failure
where would an ET tube be located?
a. stomach
b. esophagus
c. trachea
d. intestines ✔️✔️c. trachea
(ET = endotracheal tube)
which of the following conditions can be treated with the drug Aminophylline?
, a. heart failure
b. epilepsy
c. cancer
d. asthma ✔️✔️d. asthma
Normal serum creatinine levels for an adult range from:
a. 0.2 to 0.4 mg/dl
b. 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dl
c. 2.0 to 3.2 mg/dl
d. 4.0 to 6.3 mg/dl ✔️✔️b. 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dl
What is a track from a deep structure (e.g. bone) to the skin called?
a. fistula
b. stenosis
c. lesion
d. sinus ✔️✔️d. sinus
in most cases, if the patient's blood pressure is high, then their pulse rate will be what?
a. rapid
b. slow
c. normal
d. zero ✔️✔️b. slow
