ARRT EXAM SCRIPT 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔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. - ✔✔Myelogram
✔✔The best way to control voluntary motion is? - ✔✔Careful explanation of the
procedure to the patient
✔✔What is demonstrated on the oblique position of the cervical spine? -
✔✔Intervertebral foramina
✔✔In relation to the Esophagus the trachea is located where? - ✔✔The trachea is
anterior in relation to the esophagus
✔✔Which position will demonstrate the right axillary ribs? - ✔✔RPO
Or
LAO
✔✔The manubrial notch is located at the level of? - ✔✔T2-t3 interspace
✔✔Which projection of the ankle would best demonstrate the distal tibio fibular joint? -
✔✔Medial oblique 45°
✔✔What is the position of the gallbladder in a Asthenic patient? - ✔✔Inferior and medial
✔✔The true lateral position of the skull uses which of the following principles? -
✔✔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? -
✔✔Subarachnoid space
✔✔Which position of the elbow will separate the radial head neck and tuberosity from
the superimposition of the ulna? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Completely
within the orbits
✔✔The sternoclavicular joint is best demonstrated with the patient PA and ? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔30 degrees RPO or LAO
✔✔Which position will demonstrate the lumbar intervertebral foramina? - ✔✔Lateral
✔✔Which position will demonstrate the apophyseal joints closest to the IR? - ✔✔RPO
(right)
LPO (left)
✔✔How should a patient be examined for separation of the AC joint? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Both medial and internal AP oblique
✔✔If the lesser tubercle is in profile for the AP shoulder joint the humorus is in which
rotation? - ✔✔Internal
✔✔If the greater tubercle is in profile then the humorous is in which rotation? -
✔✔External
✔✔What type of fracture is it called when a bone is driven into another bone? -
✔✔Impacted
✔✔No grid
(Times mAs by...) - ✔✔1
✔✔5:1
(Times mAs by...) - ✔✔2
✔✔6:1 - ✔✔3
✔✔8:1 - ✔✔4
, Most commonly used
✔✔12:1 - ✔✔5
✔✔16:1 - ✔✔6
✔✔Density Maintenance Formula - ✔✔mAs1 = D1 squared
mAs2 D2 squared
✔✔Inverse square law - ✔✔I1= D2 squared
I2 D1 squared
✔✔What is the establish fetal does limit guideline for pregnant radiograph's during the
entire gestation period? - ✔✔0.5 rem
5 mSv
500mrem
✔✔What should you use if you have to restrain a child or infant in order to perform a
procedure? - ✔✔Restraining them with the use of a mechanical device if you cannot
use a mechanical device have the patients father hold the child
✔✔According to the NCRP the annual occupational full body does equipment limit is? -
✔✔5 rem
50 mSv
5000mrem
✔✔How will the x-ray photons intensity be affected if the SID is doubled? - ✔✔The
intensity of the beam will decrease four times this is known as the inverse square law
✔✔If the patient received 2000 MRAD during a 10 minute fluoro exam how much
exposure will the patient recieve in five-minutes? - ✔✔1000 Mrad which is half of what
they received in 10 minutes
✔✔The photo electric effect is an interaction between x-ray photons and... - ✔✔And
inner shell electron
✔✔What is recommended for the pregnant radiographer to use as far as the dosimeter
badge? - ✔✔Wear one dosimeter badge outside the lead apron at the collar level and
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔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. - ✔✔Myelogram
✔✔The best way to control voluntary motion is? - ✔✔Careful explanation of the
procedure to the patient
✔✔What is demonstrated on the oblique position of the cervical spine? -
✔✔Intervertebral foramina
✔✔In relation to the Esophagus the trachea is located where? - ✔✔The trachea is
anterior in relation to the esophagus
✔✔Which position will demonstrate the right axillary ribs? - ✔✔RPO
Or
LAO
✔✔The manubrial notch is located at the level of? - ✔✔T2-t3 interspace
✔✔Which projection of the ankle would best demonstrate the distal tibio fibular joint? -
✔✔Medial oblique 45°
✔✔What is the position of the gallbladder in a Asthenic patient? - ✔✔Inferior and medial
✔✔The true lateral position of the skull uses which of the following principles? -
✔✔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? -
✔✔Subarachnoid space
✔✔Which position of the elbow will separate the radial head neck and tuberosity from
the superimposition of the ulna? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Completely
within the orbits
✔✔The sternoclavicular joint is best demonstrated with the patient PA and ? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔30 degrees RPO or LAO
✔✔Which position will demonstrate the lumbar intervertebral foramina? - ✔✔Lateral
✔✔Which position will demonstrate the apophyseal joints closest to the IR? - ✔✔RPO
(right)
LPO (left)
✔✔How should a patient be examined for separation of the AC joint? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Both medial and internal AP oblique
✔✔If the lesser tubercle is in profile for the AP shoulder joint the humorus is in which
rotation? - ✔✔Internal
✔✔If the greater tubercle is in profile then the humorous is in which rotation? -
✔✔External
✔✔What type of fracture is it called when a bone is driven into another bone? -
✔✔Impacted
✔✔No grid
(Times mAs by...) - ✔✔1
✔✔5:1
(Times mAs by...) - ✔✔2
✔✔6:1 - ✔✔3
✔✔8:1 - ✔✔4
, Most commonly used
✔✔12:1 - ✔✔5
✔✔16:1 - ✔✔6
✔✔Density Maintenance Formula - ✔✔mAs1 = D1 squared
mAs2 D2 squared
✔✔Inverse square law - ✔✔I1= D2 squared
I2 D1 squared
✔✔What is the establish fetal does limit guideline for pregnant radiograph's during the
entire gestation period? - ✔✔0.5 rem
5 mSv
500mrem
✔✔What should you use if you have to restrain a child or infant in order to perform a
procedure? - ✔✔Restraining them with the use of a mechanical device if you cannot
use a mechanical device have the patients father hold the child
✔✔According to the NCRP the annual occupational full body does equipment limit is? -
✔✔5 rem
50 mSv
5000mrem
✔✔How will the x-ray photons intensity be affected if the SID is doubled? - ✔✔The
intensity of the beam will decrease four times this is known as the inverse square law
✔✔If the patient received 2000 MRAD during a 10 minute fluoro exam how much
exposure will the patient recieve in five-minutes? - ✔✔1000 Mrad which is half of what
they received in 10 minutes
✔✔The photo electric effect is an interaction between x-ray photons and... - ✔✔And
inner shell electron
✔✔What is recommended for the pregnant radiographer to use as far as the dosimeter
badge? - ✔✔Wear one dosimeter badge outside the lead apron at the collar level and
