ARRT CI CORE MAIN EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What can be determined when dividing the volume of contrast material delivered by
the rate of injection?
A. coefficient of contrast media viscosity
B. length of time of injection
C. arterial pressure per cc
D. length of catheter in centimeters - ✔✔Answer B
✔✔Which of the following procedures would indicate the use of a multiple side hole
catheter?
1. abdominal aorta
2. aortic arch
3. renal artery
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer A
✔✔What technique is used to introduce the catheter during a percutaneous transluminal
angioplasty?
A. cut-down method
,B. Thompson technique
C. Seldinger technique
D. Addison technique - ✔✔Answer C
✔✔Which of the following are unacceptable placement of catheter holes?
1. directly opposing side holes
2. taper tip placement
3. side holes at curvature
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer D
✔✔What is the average adult guide wire length for a selective vessel procedure?
A. 30 to 40 cm
B. 50 to 60 cm
C. 70 to 80 cm
D. 100 to 150 cm - ✔✔Answer D
✔✔Which of the following are desirable characteristics of a cine film transport system?
1. flickerless image projection
2. single frame ability
3. variable forward and reverse
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer D
Flickerless image projection, single frame ability, and variable forward and reverse are
all desirable characteristics of a cine film transport system
✔✔What are the major sources of random noise in a digital fluoroscopy image?
1. unshielded electrical devices
2. quantum noise from fluctuations in photon density
3. electronic noise from the TV chain
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer C
✔✔What is the most common Seldinger technique approach?
A. femoral artery
B. common iliac artery
C. brachial artery
D. femoral vein - ✔✔Answer A
, ✔✔In which of the following situations would it be possible to proceed with a
radiographic procedure although the patient clearly indicates refusal?
1. the patient is a minor and the parents give permission
2. the patient is over 95
3. the patient is a prisoner in the custody of an officer of the law, who gives permission
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer B
✔✔What legal doctrine, now in decline, holds that the employer is responsible for the
acts of the radiographer?
A. assault and battery
B. res ipsa loquitor
C. repondeat superior
D. habeas corpus - ✔✔Answer C
✔✔Which of the following legal principles is violated by discussing patient information
with a friend outside the medical setting?
1. invasion of privacy
2. professional negligence
3. assault and battery
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer A
✔✔What is the most appropriate action if a patient denies knowledge of the possible
effects of the use of contrast material?
A. terminate the examination
B. explain the effects and then proceed
C. proceed with the examination
D. consult with legal counsel - ✔✔Answer B
✔✔Which of the following legal concepts applies to radiographers?
1. failure to carry out professional duties may result in legal action which could result in
requirements to pay damages.
2. threatening to perform a procedure that a patient has refused is grounds for legal
action against a radiographer.
3. performing a procedure that a patient has refused is grounds for legal action against
a radiographer.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What can be determined when dividing the volume of contrast material delivered by
the rate of injection?
A. coefficient of contrast media viscosity
B. length of time of injection
C. arterial pressure per cc
D. length of catheter in centimeters - ✔✔Answer B
✔✔Which of the following procedures would indicate the use of a multiple side hole
catheter?
1. abdominal aorta
2. aortic arch
3. renal artery
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer A
✔✔What technique is used to introduce the catheter during a percutaneous transluminal
angioplasty?
A. cut-down method
,B. Thompson technique
C. Seldinger technique
D. Addison technique - ✔✔Answer C
✔✔Which of the following are unacceptable placement of catheter holes?
1. directly opposing side holes
2. taper tip placement
3. side holes at curvature
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer D
✔✔What is the average adult guide wire length for a selective vessel procedure?
A. 30 to 40 cm
B. 50 to 60 cm
C. 70 to 80 cm
D. 100 to 150 cm - ✔✔Answer D
✔✔Which of the following are desirable characteristics of a cine film transport system?
1. flickerless image projection
2. single frame ability
3. variable forward and reverse
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer D
Flickerless image projection, single frame ability, and variable forward and reverse are
all desirable characteristics of a cine film transport system
✔✔What are the major sources of random noise in a digital fluoroscopy image?
1. unshielded electrical devices
2. quantum noise from fluctuations in photon density
3. electronic noise from the TV chain
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer C
✔✔What is the most common Seldinger technique approach?
A. femoral artery
B. common iliac artery
C. brachial artery
D. femoral vein - ✔✔Answer A
, ✔✔In which of the following situations would it be possible to proceed with a
radiographic procedure although the patient clearly indicates refusal?
1. the patient is a minor and the parents give permission
2. the patient is over 95
3. the patient is a prisoner in the custody of an officer of the law, who gives permission
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer B
✔✔What legal doctrine, now in decline, holds that the employer is responsible for the
acts of the radiographer?
A. assault and battery
B. res ipsa loquitor
C. repondeat superior
D. habeas corpus - ✔✔Answer C
✔✔Which of the following legal principles is violated by discussing patient information
with a friend outside the medical setting?
1. invasion of privacy
2. professional negligence
3. assault and battery
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer A
✔✔What is the most appropriate action if a patient denies knowledge of the possible
effects of the use of contrast material?
A. terminate the examination
B. explain the effects and then proceed
C. proceed with the examination
D. consult with legal counsel - ✔✔Answer B
✔✔Which of the following legal concepts applies to radiographers?
1. failure to carry out professional duties may result in legal action which could result in
requirements to pay damages.
2. threatening to perform a procedure that a patient has refused is grounds for legal
action against a radiographer.
3. performing a procedure that a patient has refused is grounds for legal action against
a radiographer.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔
