ARRT Radiography Exam Review (1–200) – Safety, Equipment Distances, and Fluoroscopy Timers
*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - correct answer *Anatomy and positioning
are not covered in this study guide.*
What is a tort? - correct answer A violation of civil law.
Torts are also known as ________. - correct answer Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the patient, it
is known as ________. - correct answer Assault
Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from physical contact with the
radiographer, and imaging the wrong body part or against the patients will is known as
________. - correct answer Battery
Unjustified restraint of a patient is known as ________. - correct answer False Imprisonment
Exposing confidential information, improperly exposing the patients body, inappropriately
touching a patients body, or photographing a patient without their permission is known as
________. - correct answer Invasion of Privacy
Written information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known as
________. - correct answer Libel
Orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation
is known as ________. - correct answer Slander
Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine stating the employer is held liable for an employee's
negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - correct answer Let the master answer.
Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine stating that the cause of the negligence is obvious. Res Ipsa
Loquitur means ________. - correct answer The thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. -
correct answer 1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a guide for what radiographers aspire to become as
professionals. - correct answer Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are mandatory, enforceable, and carry sanctions for violations. -
correct answer Rules
Attempting to copy ARRT exam materials, disclosing exam questions, impersonating a test
candidate, being convicted of a crime, engaging in unprofessional conduct, injuring a patient,
misrepresenting CE units earned, violating state or federal narcotics and controlled-substance
laws, and attempting to circumvent the certification and registration process are examples that
violate the ARRT ________ of Ethics. - correct answer Rules
, ARRT Radiography Exam Review (1–200) – Safety, Equipment Distances, and Fluoroscopy Timers
Acting in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting colleagues and
associates in providing quality patient care, practicing technology founded upon theoretical
knowledge and concepts, practicing ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and
protecting the patient's right to quality radiologic care, and striving to improve knowledge and
skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities are examples covered
under the ARRT ________ of Ethics. - correct answer Code
Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute. - correct answer
100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - correct answer 60
Diastolic blood pressure greater than ________mm/Hg indicates an increasing level of
hypertension. - correct answer 90
Diastolic blood pressure less than ________mm/Hg gives some indication of shock. - correct
answer 50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - correct answer 3 to
5
Loosing large amounts of blood or plasma may result in ________ shock. - correct answer
Hypovolemic
When toxins are produced during massive infection causing a dramatic decrease in blood
pressure, ________ shock is suspected. - correct answer Septic
________ shock is when blood pools in peripheral vessels. - correct answer Neurogenic
________ shock results from cardiac failure or other interference with heart function. - correct
answer Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow
injection of iodinated contrast media. - correct answer 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or hepatic
failure. - correct answer Overdose
What are some reactions to anaphylactic shock? - correct answer 1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to cardiovascular shock? - correct answer 1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - correct answer *Anatomy and positioning
are not covered in this study guide.*
What is a tort? - correct answer A violation of civil law.
Torts are also known as ________. - correct answer Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the patient, it
is known as ________. - correct answer Assault
Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from physical contact with the
radiographer, and imaging the wrong body part or against the patients will is known as
________. - correct answer Battery
Unjustified restraint of a patient is known as ________. - correct answer False Imprisonment
Exposing confidential information, improperly exposing the patients body, inappropriately
touching a patients body, or photographing a patient without their permission is known as
________. - correct answer Invasion of Privacy
Written information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known as
________. - correct answer Libel
Orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation
is known as ________. - correct answer Slander
Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine stating the employer is held liable for an employee's
negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - correct answer Let the master answer.
Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine stating that the cause of the negligence is obvious. Res Ipsa
Loquitur means ________. - correct answer The thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. -
correct answer 1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a guide for what radiographers aspire to become as
professionals. - correct answer Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are mandatory, enforceable, and carry sanctions for violations. -
correct answer Rules
Attempting to copy ARRT exam materials, disclosing exam questions, impersonating a test
candidate, being convicted of a crime, engaging in unprofessional conduct, injuring a patient,
misrepresenting CE units earned, violating state or federal narcotics and controlled-substance
laws, and attempting to circumvent the certification and registration process are examples that
violate the ARRT ________ of Ethics. - correct answer Rules
, ARRT Radiography Exam Review (1–200) – Safety, Equipment Distances, and Fluoroscopy Timers
Acting in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting colleagues and
associates in providing quality patient care, practicing technology founded upon theoretical
knowledge and concepts, practicing ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and
protecting the patient's right to quality radiologic care, and striving to improve knowledge and
skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities are examples covered
under the ARRT ________ of Ethics. - correct answer Code
Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute. - correct answer
100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - correct answer 60
Diastolic blood pressure greater than ________mm/Hg indicates an increasing level of
hypertension. - correct answer 90
Diastolic blood pressure less than ________mm/Hg gives some indication of shock. - correct
answer 50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - correct answer 3 to
5
Loosing large amounts of blood or plasma may result in ________ shock. - correct answer
Hypovolemic
When toxins are produced during massive infection causing a dramatic decrease in blood
pressure, ________ shock is suspected. - correct answer Septic
________ shock is when blood pools in peripheral vessels. - correct answer Neurogenic
________ shock results from cardiac failure or other interference with heart function. - correct
answer Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow
injection of iodinated contrast media. - correct answer 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or hepatic
failure. - correct answer Overdose
What are some reactions to anaphylactic shock? - correct answer 1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to cardiovascular shock? - correct answer 1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
