ARRT Practice Exam Questions Correct
Answers (A Pass) 2025 Update
What radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray?
- Answer- ✔✔Myelogram
Written defamation of character is known as? - Answer- ✔✔Libel
Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria? - Answer-
✔✔Antihistamine
What is another name for hives? - Answer- ✔✔Urticaria
A skin rash triggered by a reaction to food, medicine, or other irritants. - Answer-
✔✔Hive
Or
Urticaria
Transmission of an infection by insects such as a tick or mosquito is known as a? -
Answer- ✔✔Vector
When an object is free of all microorganisms it is termed? - Answer- ✔✔Sterile
Why is the IV bag 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein? - Answer- ✔✔To prevent
the backflow of blood into the tubing which forms a clot and obstructs the flow of the IV
fluid
An inanimate object that is been in contact with an infectious organism is a? - Answer-
✔✔Fomite
a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it
may be harmful to the person. - Answer- ✔✔Contraindication
The main advantage of using non-ionic water-soluble contrast media on the patient
would be? - Answer- ✔✔Fewer adverse reactions
What type of radiographic procedure requires an intrathecal injection? - Answer-
✔✔Myelogram
,______ is a route of administration for drugs via an injection into the spinal canal -
Answer- ✔✔intrathecal
Which gauge size has the biggest lumen? - Answer- ✔✔The smallest number gauge
has the biggest lumen
If the CR is angled 40° Cephalic what projection of the calcareous so calcis are you
taking? - Answer- ✔✔Plantodorsal Projection
In the thoracic cavity each lung is enclosed in a? - Answer- ✔✔Pleura
Which projection of the foot will best demonstrate the long arch? - Answer-
✔✔Lateralmedial erect or weight-bearing
In the AP axial projection Townes of the skull with the CR directed 30° caudal to the
OML and passing midway between the EAM which structures best demonstrated? -
Answer- ✔✔Occipital Bone
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans.
objects like stones
showing no sign of life; lifeless. - Answer- ✔✔inanimate
An imaging examination that involves the introduction of a spinal needle into the spinal
canal and the injection of contrast material in the space around the spinal cord and
nerve roots (the subarachnoid space) using a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy.
- Answer- ✔✔Myelogram
The best way to control voluntary motion is? - Answer- ✔✔Careful explanation of the
procedure to the patient
What is demonstrated on the oblique position of the cervical spine? - Answer-
✔✔Intervertebral foramina
In relation to the Esophagus the trachea is located where? - Answer- ✔✔The trachea is
anterior in relation to the esophagus
Which position will demonstrate the right axillary ribs? - Answer- ✔✔RPO
Or
LAO
, The manubrial notch is located at the level of? - Answer- ✔✔T2-t3 interspace
Which projection of the ankle would best demonstrate the distal tibio fibular joint? -
Answer- ✔✔Medial oblique 45°
What is the position of the gallbladder in a Asthenic patient? - Answer- ✔✔Inferior and
medial
The true lateral position of the skull uses which of the following principles? - Answer-
✔✔Interpupillary line perpendicular to the IR
MSP parallel to the IR
IOML parallel to the IR
During myelography a contrast medium is injected into which space? - Answer-
✔✔Subarachnoid space
Which position of the elbow will separate the radial head neck and tuberosity from the
superimposition of the ulna? - Answer- ✔✔Lateral or external oblique
With the patient in the PA position and the OML and CR perpendicular to the IR where
will the Petrous pyramids be demonstrated within the orbits? - Answer- ✔✔Completely
within the orbits
The sternoclavicular joint is best demonstrated with the patient PA and ? - Answer-
✔✔A slightly oblique position with the affected side adjacent to the IR. RAO
What position will demonstrate the patients left kidney parallel to the IR and the right
kidney perpendicular to the IR? - Answer- ✔✔30 degrees RPO or LAO
Which position will demonstrate the lumbar intervertebral foramina? - Answer-
✔✔Lateral
Which position will demonstrate the apophyseal joints closest to the IR? - Answer-
✔✔RPO (right)
LPO (left)
How should a patient be examined for separation of the AC joint? - Answer- ✔✔Erect
position with use of weights to improve demonstration of both joints
The coronoid process can be visualized in profile in what position of the elbow? -
Answer- ✔✔Both medial and internal AP oblique
Answers (A Pass) 2025 Update
What radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray?
- Answer- ✔✔Myelogram
Written defamation of character is known as? - Answer- ✔✔Libel
Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria? - Answer-
✔✔Antihistamine
What is another name for hives? - Answer- ✔✔Urticaria
A skin rash triggered by a reaction to food, medicine, or other irritants. - Answer-
✔✔Hive
Or
Urticaria
Transmission of an infection by insects such as a tick or mosquito is known as a? -
Answer- ✔✔Vector
When an object is free of all microorganisms it is termed? - Answer- ✔✔Sterile
Why is the IV bag 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein? - Answer- ✔✔To prevent
the backflow of blood into the tubing which forms a clot and obstructs the flow of the IV
fluid
An inanimate object that is been in contact with an infectious organism is a? - Answer-
✔✔Fomite
a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it
may be harmful to the person. - Answer- ✔✔Contraindication
The main advantage of using non-ionic water-soluble contrast media on the patient
would be? - Answer- ✔✔Fewer adverse reactions
What type of radiographic procedure requires an intrathecal injection? - Answer-
✔✔Myelogram
,______ is a route of administration for drugs via an injection into the spinal canal -
Answer- ✔✔intrathecal
Which gauge size has the biggest lumen? - Answer- ✔✔The smallest number gauge
has the biggest lumen
If the CR is angled 40° Cephalic what projection of the calcareous so calcis are you
taking? - Answer- ✔✔Plantodorsal Projection
In the thoracic cavity each lung is enclosed in a? - Answer- ✔✔Pleura
Which projection of the foot will best demonstrate the long arch? - Answer-
✔✔Lateralmedial erect or weight-bearing
In the AP axial projection Townes of the skull with the CR directed 30° caudal to the
OML and passing midway between the EAM which structures best demonstrated? -
Answer- ✔✔Occipital Bone
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans.
objects like stones
showing no sign of life; lifeless. - Answer- ✔✔inanimate
An imaging examination that involves the introduction of a spinal needle into the spinal
canal and the injection of contrast material in the space around the spinal cord and
nerve roots (the subarachnoid space) using a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy.
- Answer- ✔✔Myelogram
The best way to control voluntary motion is? - Answer- ✔✔Careful explanation of the
procedure to the patient
What is demonstrated on the oblique position of the cervical spine? - Answer-
✔✔Intervertebral foramina
In relation to the Esophagus the trachea is located where? - Answer- ✔✔The trachea is
anterior in relation to the esophagus
Which position will demonstrate the right axillary ribs? - Answer- ✔✔RPO
Or
LAO
, The manubrial notch is located at the level of? - Answer- ✔✔T2-t3 interspace
Which projection of the ankle would best demonstrate the distal tibio fibular joint? -
Answer- ✔✔Medial oblique 45°
What is the position of the gallbladder in a Asthenic patient? - Answer- ✔✔Inferior and
medial
The true lateral position of the skull uses which of the following principles? - Answer-
✔✔Interpupillary line perpendicular to the IR
MSP parallel to the IR
IOML parallel to the IR
During myelography a contrast medium is injected into which space? - Answer-
✔✔Subarachnoid space
Which position of the elbow will separate the radial head neck and tuberosity from the
superimposition of the ulna? - Answer- ✔✔Lateral or external oblique
With the patient in the PA position and the OML and CR perpendicular to the IR where
will the Petrous pyramids be demonstrated within the orbits? - Answer- ✔✔Completely
within the orbits
The sternoclavicular joint is best demonstrated with the patient PA and ? - Answer-
✔✔A slightly oblique position with the affected side adjacent to the IR. RAO
What position will demonstrate the patients left kidney parallel to the IR and the right
kidney perpendicular to the IR? - Answer- ✔✔30 degrees RPO or LAO
Which position will demonstrate the lumbar intervertebral foramina? - Answer-
✔✔Lateral
Which position will demonstrate the apophyseal joints closest to the IR? - Answer-
✔✔RPO (right)
LPO (left)
How should a patient be examined for separation of the AC joint? - Answer- ✔✔Erect
position with use of weights to improve demonstration of both joints
The coronoid process can be visualized in profile in what position of the elbow? -
Answer- ✔✔Both medial and internal AP oblique
