ARRT PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
For the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's
technique), theposition of the humeral head closest to the IR is move -
recommended
-correct answers
anteriorly
What two bones are united to form the sternoclavicular joint? - correct
answers and
Clavicle -.
sternum
A radiographic contrast medium that absorbs more radiation than the organ
in whichisittermed
placed is a(n) - correct answers - Positive
agent
Which radiographic projection of the shoulder joint will demonstrate the
glenoid cavity
profile? - correctin answers - AP oblique (Grashey
method)
What is the primary factor affecting the brightness of the fluoroscopic
image? - -correct
answers Density of the anatomic
part
Which part(s) of the humerus should be palpated and correctly placed to
ensure that
humerus is correctly
the positioned for AP projections? - correct answers -
Epicondyles
Underexposed radiographs produced while using an AEC device might
result from:
correct answers- - Having an insufficient backup time set for a very
large patient
A common group of drugs that are used to promote defecation are
termed: -- correct
answers
Cathartics
How much is the patient rotated from the horizontal position to
visualize the
zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic vertebrae? - correct answers -
70 degrees
Which of the following radiographic procedures requires an image
demonstrating
scale of contrast?a long
- correct answers -
Chest
Select the correct sequence of energy conversions when an indirect flat
panel
is detector
used: - correct answers - X-ray to light to
electrons
The ovaries are least sensitive to radiation at which age? - correct
years
answersof - 20-30
age
What is the active component of the TLD? - correct answers -
lithium fluoride
,A right lateral decubitus radiograph is taken of a patient with the grid
placed behind
patient. This isthe an example of a(n): - correct answers - AP
Projection
During cystography, when ureteral reflux is suspected, it is often necessary
to include aradiograph. - correct answers -
Voiding
What is the milliampere setting if the desired milliamperage-seconds are
40 and
time if the is 50 milliseconds? - correct answers -
is setting
800 mA
Which of the following is (are) possible long-term somatic effects of radiation
1. Nausea &
exposure?
vomiting
2.Carcinogenes
3. Leukemia - correct answers - 2 & 3
is
only
Direct action may occur after exposure to any type of radiation, but it is
much more
likely to happen after exposure to: - correct answers - high-LET radiation
particle
such as alpha
s
Which device in the typical x-ray circuit is adjusted to select the
kilovoltage?
answers - - correct
Autotransformer
If all of the other factors remain the same, what effect does excessive
filtration
a radiographic
have on image? - correct answers - Reduced
contrast
What does the term "fill factor" refer to? - correct answers - The percentage
of thethat
face pixel
contains the x-ray
detector
Which of the following would decrease the production of scatter
radiation?
answers - A- correct
decrease in kilovolts
(peak)
The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends that all available
dose fluoroscopic
from data examinations be recorded in the patient's medical
record.
the following
Whichare of acceptable methods of recording
approximate
1. Cumulativedose? Air Kerma or Air Kerma area
product
2. Fluoroscopic
data exposure time and number of images
acquired
3. Exposure factors utilized for the examination - correct
answers - 1 & 2
Medical asepsis can be defined as the of pathogenic
the environment?
microorganisms in- correct answers - reduction in
number
What is the name of the type of skull that is considered to be of average
shape- and
size? correct answers -
Mesocephalic
, Radioactive materials are stored and processed in the hospital nuclear
department. What types of personal protective equipment should the
medicine
technologist
while workingwearwith these
1. Disposable nitrile
materials?
gloves
2. Safety
3. Surgical
glasses
mask
4. Lab
5. Close-toed
coat
shoes
6. Sleeve protectors - correct answers - 1, 2,
4, 5, 6
When walking into a patient's room that has been diagnosed as having TB,
whatwear?
you should- correct answers - Gloves and a N95
mask
This type of DR technology uses silicon semiconductor chips which are
tiledatogether
into matrix array. - correct answers -
CCD
How many heat units (HU) are generated when setting a technique of 75
250
kVp, milliseconds,
400 mA, on a 3-phase, 12-pulse generator? - correct answers -
10,575 HU
When imaging a morbidly obese patient, which of the following should be
considered
minimize theto radiation dose to the patient? - correct answers - Use
midline body
landmarks to ensure accurate
positioning.
To better visualize the lateral thoracic spine, the patient should be
instructed
correct to: - - Breathe
answers
quietly
Which of the following situations may cause a patient to go through
the grieving
process
?
1) having a fractured
2) losing a
clavicle
spouse
3) being diagnosed with cancer - correct answers
-2&3
Radiographic contrast is injected into which of the following for a lumbar
myelogram?
correct answers- - Subarachnoid
space
Which radiographic decubitus position is preferred for demonstrating air and
fluid
in thelevels
abdomen? - correct answers - Left lateral
decubitus
Where is the sternal angle located? - correct answers - At the junction of
and sternal
manubrium
body
If a radiographer sets a technique of 75 kVp and 50 mAs for an AP
projection but
abdomen of the
was asked to reduce the dose to the patient, the
radiographer
correct answers could: - a higher speed screen with a comparable
- Use
change in
milliamperage-
seconds
ANSWERS 2025
For the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's
technique), theposition of the humeral head closest to the IR is move -
recommended
-correct answers
anteriorly
What two bones are united to form the sternoclavicular joint? - correct
answers and
Clavicle -.
sternum
A radiographic contrast medium that absorbs more radiation than the organ
in whichisittermed
placed is a(n) - correct answers - Positive
agent
Which radiographic projection of the shoulder joint will demonstrate the
glenoid cavity
profile? - correctin answers - AP oblique (Grashey
method)
What is the primary factor affecting the brightness of the fluoroscopic
image? - -correct
answers Density of the anatomic
part
Which part(s) of the humerus should be palpated and correctly placed to
ensure that
humerus is correctly
the positioned for AP projections? - correct answers -
Epicondyles
Underexposed radiographs produced while using an AEC device might
result from:
correct answers- - Having an insufficient backup time set for a very
large patient
A common group of drugs that are used to promote defecation are
termed: -- correct
answers
Cathartics
How much is the patient rotated from the horizontal position to
visualize the
zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic vertebrae? - correct answers -
70 degrees
Which of the following radiographic procedures requires an image
demonstrating
scale of contrast?a long
- correct answers -
Chest
Select the correct sequence of energy conversions when an indirect flat
panel
is detector
used: - correct answers - X-ray to light to
electrons
The ovaries are least sensitive to radiation at which age? - correct
years
answersof - 20-30
age
What is the active component of the TLD? - correct answers -
lithium fluoride
,A right lateral decubitus radiograph is taken of a patient with the grid
placed behind
patient. This isthe an example of a(n): - correct answers - AP
Projection
During cystography, when ureteral reflux is suspected, it is often necessary
to include aradiograph. - correct answers -
Voiding
What is the milliampere setting if the desired milliamperage-seconds are
40 and
time if the is 50 milliseconds? - correct answers -
is setting
800 mA
Which of the following is (are) possible long-term somatic effects of radiation
1. Nausea &
exposure?
vomiting
2.Carcinogenes
3. Leukemia - correct answers - 2 & 3
is
only
Direct action may occur after exposure to any type of radiation, but it is
much more
likely to happen after exposure to: - correct answers - high-LET radiation
particle
such as alpha
s
Which device in the typical x-ray circuit is adjusted to select the
kilovoltage?
answers - - correct
Autotransformer
If all of the other factors remain the same, what effect does excessive
filtration
a radiographic
have on image? - correct answers - Reduced
contrast
What does the term "fill factor" refer to? - correct answers - The percentage
of thethat
face pixel
contains the x-ray
detector
Which of the following would decrease the production of scatter
radiation?
answers - A- correct
decrease in kilovolts
(peak)
The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends that all available
dose fluoroscopic
from data examinations be recorded in the patient's medical
record.
the following
Whichare of acceptable methods of recording
approximate
1. Cumulativedose? Air Kerma or Air Kerma area
product
2. Fluoroscopic
data exposure time and number of images
acquired
3. Exposure factors utilized for the examination - correct
answers - 1 & 2
Medical asepsis can be defined as the of pathogenic
the environment?
microorganisms in- correct answers - reduction in
number
What is the name of the type of skull that is considered to be of average
shape- and
size? correct answers -
Mesocephalic
, Radioactive materials are stored and processed in the hospital nuclear
department. What types of personal protective equipment should the
medicine
technologist
while workingwearwith these
1. Disposable nitrile
materials?
gloves
2. Safety
3. Surgical
glasses
mask
4. Lab
5. Close-toed
coat
shoes
6. Sleeve protectors - correct answers - 1, 2,
4, 5, 6
When walking into a patient's room that has been diagnosed as having TB,
whatwear?
you should- correct answers - Gloves and a N95
mask
This type of DR technology uses silicon semiconductor chips which are
tiledatogether
into matrix array. - correct answers -
CCD
How many heat units (HU) are generated when setting a technique of 75
250
kVp, milliseconds,
400 mA, on a 3-phase, 12-pulse generator? - correct answers -
10,575 HU
When imaging a morbidly obese patient, which of the following should be
considered
minimize theto radiation dose to the patient? - correct answers - Use
midline body
landmarks to ensure accurate
positioning.
To better visualize the lateral thoracic spine, the patient should be
instructed
correct to: - - Breathe
answers
quietly
Which of the following situations may cause a patient to go through
the grieving
process
?
1) having a fractured
2) losing a
clavicle
spouse
3) being diagnosed with cancer - correct answers
-2&3
Radiographic contrast is injected into which of the following for a lumbar
myelogram?
correct answers- - Subarachnoid
space
Which radiographic decubitus position is preferred for demonstrating air and
fluid
in thelevels
abdomen? - correct answers - Left lateral
decubitus
Where is the sternal angle located? - correct answers - At the junction of
and sternal
manubrium
body
If a radiographer sets a technique of 75 kVp and 50 mAs for an AP
projection but
abdomen of the
was asked to reduce the dose to the patient, the
radiographer
correct answers could: - a higher speed screen with a comparable
- Use
change in
milliamperage-
seconds
