ARRT Test Prep Questions and Answers

ARRT Test Prep Questions and Answers




ARRT Test Prep Questions and Answers
Question 1
Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its ability to?

Correct Answer
Ionize



Question 2
Describe the damage potential of ionization?
Correct Answer
Chain reaction in the human body that may eventually cause biologic damage. X-
rays are from the Electric Magnetic Spectrum or radiation energy and is considered
harmful in high energy ranges.



Question 3
What is the most likely potential hazard working with diagnostic radiology?
Correct Answer
Carcinogenesis - Stochastic/Non-Threshold Effect



Question 4
.1 Rem = ? Seivert
Correct Answer
1 Sievert



Question 5
1 Gray = ? Rad
Correct Answer
10 Rad




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Question 6
1 Gray = ? Rad
Correct Answer
100 Rad



Question 7
What is Aplastic Anemia? When dose it occur?
Correct Answer
All types of blood cells: Red & White
25 Rads



Question 8
A decrease in blood count is the earliest response seen to dose radiation. It can occur
at dosease as low as?
Correct Answer
25 Rads or .25 Gray



Question 9
What is Cataractogenesis?
Correct Answer
Process of Cataract Formation



Question 10
Cataractogenesis occurs after acute or chronic exposures of how many Rads?
Correct Answer
200 Rads, 2 Gray




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Question 11
Skin Eyrythemia (Skin Redning) occurs above?
Correct Answer
Above 200 Rad, 2 Gray



Question 12
Temporary Sterility occurs in the adult male at acute doses of how many Rads?
Correct Answer
250 Rads, 2.5 Gray



Question 13
Pregnant radiographer should? (3)
Correct Answer
Always practice TDS
Has legal right for re-assignment of duty
Never confuse collar badge with waist badge



Question 14
Monthly dosimetry reports is based on what?
Correct Answer
OCCUPATIONAL exposures only.



Question 15
Monthly Dosimeter reports does NOT include?
Correct Answer
Natural or Background Radiation




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Question 16
What is the recommended monthly dose-equivalent limit for the fetus in the third
trimester?
Correct Answer
0.5 mSv
.05 Rem
NRCP 116



Question 17
Radiation workers cumulative dose-equivalent limit is determined by?
Correct Answer
Age x 10 mSv
Age x 1 Rem
NCRP 110



Question 18
What is the Occupational radiation dose equivalent limit for stochastic effects to the
whole body?
Correct Answer
50 mSv (5 Rem)



Question 19
When using a C-Arm mobile unit, the intensification tower should be?
Correct Answer
As close as possible to the patient to reduce patient dose and unnecessary
magnification.



Question 20
Radiation exposure in air = ?
Correct Answer
Roentgens - Ionization in air dose measurement.




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