ARRT RADIOGRAPHY EXAM REVIEW
Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiographyAnatomy and positioning are not covered in this
study guide.
What is a Tort - ANS A violation of CIVIL LAW
Torts are also known as ________. - ANS Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in the patient,
it is known as ________. - ANS Assault
UNLAWFUL TOUCHING or touching WITHOUT CONSENT , harm resulting from physical contact
with the radiographer, and IMAGING WRONG BODY PART or against the patients will is known
as ________. - ANS Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. - ANS 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 ________. - ANS Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is known as
________. - ANS Libel
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,ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of character or loss of
reputation is known as ________. - ANS Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE for an
employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - ANS Let the master
answer.
RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the NEGLIGENCE is obvious.
Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - ANS The thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. -
ANS 1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire TO BECOME
as PROFESSIONALS. - ANS Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry SANCTIONS for
violations. - ANS 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. - ANS Rules
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
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,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. - ANS Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - ANS 1) Fiberoptic (endoscopic)
studies.
2) Radiography of the urinary tract.
3) Radiography of the biliary system.
4) Computed tomography studies.
5) Lower GI radiographic studies.
6) Upper GI radiographic studies.
Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute. - ANS 100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - ANS 60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING level of
HYPERTENSION. - ANS 90
Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of SHOCK. -
ANS 50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - ANS 3 to 5
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock. -
ANS Hypovolemic
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, When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic DECREASE in
BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. - ANS Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. - ANS Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart function. -
ANS Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow
injection of iodinated contrast media. - ANS 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - ANS 1) Restlessness and apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.
3) Pale skin.
4) Weakness.
5) Alteration in ability to think.
6) Cool, clammy skin.
7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? - ANS 1) Stop procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.
3) Call for help.
4) Determine blood pressure.
5) Administer oxygen.
6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
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Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiographyAnatomy and positioning are not covered in this
study guide.
What is a Tort - ANS A violation of CIVIL LAW
Torts are also known as ________. - ANS Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in the patient,
it is known as ________. - ANS Assault
UNLAWFUL TOUCHING or touching WITHOUT CONSENT , harm resulting from physical contact
with the radiographer, and IMAGING WRONG BODY PART or against the patients will is known
as ________. - ANS Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. - ANS 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 ________. - ANS Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is known as
________. - ANS Libel
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of character or loss of
reputation is known as ________. - ANS Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE for an
employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - ANS Let the master
answer.
RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the NEGLIGENCE is obvious.
Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - ANS The thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. -
ANS 1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire TO BECOME
as PROFESSIONALS. - ANS Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry SANCTIONS for
violations. - ANS 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. - ANS Rules
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
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,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. - ANS Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - ANS 1) Fiberoptic (endoscopic)
studies.
2) Radiography of the urinary tract.
3) Radiography of the biliary system.
4) Computed tomography studies.
5) Lower GI radiographic studies.
6) Upper GI radiographic studies.
Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute. - ANS 100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - ANS 60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING level of
HYPERTENSION. - ANS 90
Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of SHOCK. -
ANS 50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - ANS 3 to 5
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock. -
ANS Hypovolemic
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic DECREASE in
BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. - ANS Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. - ANS Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart function. -
ANS Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow
injection of iodinated contrast media. - ANS 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - ANS 1) Restlessness and apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.
3) Pale skin.
4) Weakness.
5) Alteration in ability to think.
6) Cool, clammy skin.
7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? - ANS 1) Stop procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.
3) Call for help.
4) Determine blood pressure.
5) Administer oxygen.
6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
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