ARRT TEST 2025-2026 PREP QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its
ability to? -CORRECT ANS>>Ionize
What is the name of the type of skull that is considered to be of average
shape and size? -CORRECT ANS>>Mesocephalic
MSP-Angle of petrous ridge/pyrimid = 47 degrees
How many degrees of pt face rotation from the lateral for the single tube
angulation of oxiolateral (Law) method of demonstrating the mastoid
process? -CORRECT ANS>>15 degrees
What radiographic base line should be parallel to the image receptor for a
SMV projection of the paranasal sinuses? -CORRECT ANS>>IOML
What is the name of the bony projection that extends superiorly from the
cribriforma plate of the ethmoid bone? -CORRECT ANS>>Crista Galli
If the orbitalmeatal line is perpendicular to the film for an AP Axila
(Grash.Townes) Projection of the skull, how much caudal angulation of the
central ray requires -CORRECT ANS>>30 Degree
How much must the pt be rotated from the horizontal plane to visualize the
apophaseal joints of the thoracic vertebre? -CORRECT ANS>>70 degrees
,Which radiographic projection of the skull should clearly demonstrate all
four sets of paranasal sinuses? -CORRECT ANS>>Lateral
Which radiographic decubitus position preferred for demonstrating air
fluid levels in the abdomen? -CORRECT ANS>>LT Lateral Decub
A RT Lateral Decub is taken of a patient with the grid placed behind the
patient. This is an example of a ...? -CORRECT ANS>>AP Projection
What articulates with the medial cuneiform bone? -CORRECT ANS>>First
Metatarsus
What degree of central ray angulations should be used for the axial
plantodorsal projection of the os-calcis? -CORRECT ANS>>40 Degrees
The proper medical term for a collapsed lung is? -CORRECT ANS>>
Atelectasis
Where would a central line catheter be located? -CORRECT ANS>>
Subclavian Vein
Most common injury to a health care worker in the radiology department? -
CORRECT ANS>>Lifting heavy objects
Which of the following methods represents a means of transmitting a
disease thru insect bites? -CORRECT ANS>>Vector
, Medical asepsis can be defined as the of pathogenic
microorganisms in the environment. -CORRECT ANS>>Reduction in
number
You are called to the trauma center to perform a bedside radiographic
procedure on a patient and you suspected the patient may have hepatitis B.
What are safe practices to follow to protect yourself? -CORRECT ANS>>
Always put on gloves
Always wash hands after the procedure
NOT always put on mask
A common group of drugs that are used to promote defecation are termed?
-CORRECT ANS>>cathartics
Which of the following is an accepted method of sterilization? -CORRECT
ANS>>Dry Heat
Which of the following is the normal diastolic pressure for an adult. -
CORRECT ANS>>60-90
Which of the following blood pressure readings would indicate shock? -
CORRECT ANS>>115-130 beats per min
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation of an adult, the cardiac compression
rate should be about -CORRECT ANS>>80-100 per min
Which method for measuring body temperature may be contraindicated for
patients with cardiac conditions? -CORRECT ANS>>Rectal
AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its
ability to? -CORRECT ANS>>Ionize
What is the name of the type of skull that is considered to be of average
shape and size? -CORRECT ANS>>Mesocephalic
MSP-Angle of petrous ridge/pyrimid = 47 degrees
How many degrees of pt face rotation from the lateral for the single tube
angulation of oxiolateral (Law) method of demonstrating the mastoid
process? -CORRECT ANS>>15 degrees
What radiographic base line should be parallel to the image receptor for a
SMV projection of the paranasal sinuses? -CORRECT ANS>>IOML
What is the name of the bony projection that extends superiorly from the
cribriforma plate of the ethmoid bone? -CORRECT ANS>>Crista Galli
If the orbitalmeatal line is perpendicular to the film for an AP Axila
(Grash.Townes) Projection of the skull, how much caudal angulation of the
central ray requires -CORRECT ANS>>30 Degree
How much must the pt be rotated from the horizontal plane to visualize the
apophaseal joints of the thoracic vertebre? -CORRECT ANS>>70 degrees
,Which radiographic projection of the skull should clearly demonstrate all
four sets of paranasal sinuses? -CORRECT ANS>>Lateral
Which radiographic decubitus position preferred for demonstrating air
fluid levels in the abdomen? -CORRECT ANS>>LT Lateral Decub
A RT Lateral Decub is taken of a patient with the grid placed behind the
patient. This is an example of a ...? -CORRECT ANS>>AP Projection
What articulates with the medial cuneiform bone? -CORRECT ANS>>First
Metatarsus
What degree of central ray angulations should be used for the axial
plantodorsal projection of the os-calcis? -CORRECT ANS>>40 Degrees
The proper medical term for a collapsed lung is? -CORRECT ANS>>
Atelectasis
Where would a central line catheter be located? -CORRECT ANS>>
Subclavian Vein
Most common injury to a health care worker in the radiology department? -
CORRECT ANS>>Lifting heavy objects
Which of the following methods represents a means of transmitting a
disease thru insect bites? -CORRECT ANS>>Vector
, Medical asepsis can be defined as the of pathogenic
microorganisms in the environment. -CORRECT ANS>>Reduction in
number
You are called to the trauma center to perform a bedside radiographic
procedure on a patient and you suspected the patient may have hepatitis B.
What are safe practices to follow to protect yourself? -CORRECT ANS>>
Always put on gloves
Always wash hands after the procedure
NOT always put on mask
A common group of drugs that are used to promote defecation are termed?
-CORRECT ANS>>cathartics
Which of the following is an accepted method of sterilization? -CORRECT
ANS>>Dry Heat
Which of the following is the normal diastolic pressure for an adult. -
CORRECT ANS>>60-90
Which of the following blood pressure readings would indicate shock? -
CORRECT ANS>>115-130 beats per min
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation of an adult, the cardiac compression
rate should be about -CORRECT ANS>>80-100 per min
Which method for measuring body temperature may be contraindicated for
patients with cardiac conditions? -CORRECT ANS>>Rectal
