PATIENT CARE - RADIOLOGY EXAM
REVIEW [ARRT] EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
A nosocomial infection is a(n)
(A) infection acquired at a large gathering.
(B) upper respiratory infection.
(C) infection acquired in a hospital.
(D) type of rhinitis. - ANS Infection acquired in a hospital.
Which of the following patient rights is violated by discussing privileged patient information
with an individual who is not involved with the patient's care?
1. The right to considerate and respectful care
2. The right to privacy
3. The right to continuity of care
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only - ANS The Right To Privacy
The most effective method of sterilization is
(A) dry heat.
(B) moist heat.
(C) pasteurization.
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,(D) freezing. - ANS Moist heat.
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be
found guilty of
(A) invasion of privacy.
(B) slander.
(C) libel.
(D) defamation. - ANS Invasion of privacy.
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
(A) antiseptics.
(B) bacteriostatics.
(C) antifungal agents.
(D) disinfectants. - ANS Disinfectants.
Which of the following must be included in the patient's medical record or chart?
1. Diagnostic and therapeutic orders
2. Medical history
3. Informed consent
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANS Diagnostic and Therapeutic Orders
Medical History
Informed Consent
The pulse can be detected only by the use of a stethoscope in which of the following locations?
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,(A) Wrist
(B) Apex of the heart
(C) Groin
(D) Neck - ANS Apex of the heart
An esophagogram might be requested for patients with which of the following esophageal
disorders/symptoms?
1. Varices
2. Achalasia
3. Dysphasia
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANS Varices
Achalasia
When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatinine
range?
(A) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
(B) 4.5 to 6 mg/100 mL
(C) 8 to 25 mg/100 mL
(D) Up to 50 mg/100 mL - ANS 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
The complete killing of all microorganisms is termed
(A) surgical asepsis.
(B) medical asepsis.
(C) sterilization.
(D) disinfection. - ANS Sterilization.
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, Which of the following is (are) symptom(s) of shock?
1. Pallor and weakness
2. Increased pulse rate
3. Fever
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANS Pallor and Weakness
Increased Pulse Rate
Which of the following may be used to effectively reduce the viscosity of contrast media?
(A) Warming
(B) Refrigeration
(C) Storage at normal room temperature
(D) Storage in a cool, dry place - ANS Warming
The type of shock associated with pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels is classified as
(A) neurogenic.
(B) cardiogenic.
(C) hypovolemic.
(D) septic. - ANS Neurogenic.
The usual patient preparation for an upper GI exam is
(A) NPO 8 h before the exam.
(B) light breakfast only on the morning of the exam.
(C) clear fluids only on the morning of the exam.
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REVIEW [ARRT] EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
A nosocomial infection is a(n)
(A) infection acquired at a large gathering.
(B) upper respiratory infection.
(C) infection acquired in a hospital.
(D) type of rhinitis. - ANS Infection acquired in a hospital.
Which of the following patient rights is violated by discussing privileged patient information
with an individual who is not involved with the patient's care?
1. The right to considerate and respectful care
2. The right to privacy
3. The right to continuity of care
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only - ANS The Right To Privacy
The most effective method of sterilization is
(A) dry heat.
(B) moist heat.
(C) pasteurization.
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,(D) freezing. - ANS Moist heat.
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be
found guilty of
(A) invasion of privacy.
(B) slander.
(C) libel.
(D) defamation. - ANS Invasion of privacy.
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
(A) antiseptics.
(B) bacteriostatics.
(C) antifungal agents.
(D) disinfectants. - ANS Disinfectants.
Which of the following must be included in the patient's medical record or chart?
1. Diagnostic and therapeutic orders
2. Medical history
3. Informed consent
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANS Diagnostic and Therapeutic Orders
Medical History
Informed Consent
The pulse can be detected only by the use of a stethoscope in which of the following locations?
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,(A) Wrist
(B) Apex of the heart
(C) Groin
(D) Neck - ANS Apex of the heart
An esophagogram might be requested for patients with which of the following esophageal
disorders/symptoms?
1. Varices
2. Achalasia
3. Dysphasia
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANS Varices
Achalasia
When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatinine
range?
(A) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
(B) 4.5 to 6 mg/100 mL
(C) 8 to 25 mg/100 mL
(D) Up to 50 mg/100 mL - ANS 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
The complete killing of all microorganisms is termed
(A) surgical asepsis.
(B) medical asepsis.
(C) sterilization.
(D) disinfection. - ANS Sterilization.
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, Which of the following is (are) symptom(s) of shock?
1. Pallor and weakness
2. Increased pulse rate
3. Fever
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANS Pallor and Weakness
Increased Pulse Rate
Which of the following may be used to effectively reduce the viscosity of contrast media?
(A) Warming
(B) Refrigeration
(C) Storage at normal room temperature
(D) Storage in a cool, dry place - ANS Warming
The type of shock associated with pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels is classified as
(A) neurogenic.
(B) cardiogenic.
(C) hypovolemic.
(D) septic. - ANS Neurogenic.
The usual patient preparation for an upper GI exam is
(A) NPO 8 h before the exam.
(B) light breakfast only on the morning of the exam.
(C) clear fluids only on the morning of the exam.
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