CAMRT Exam Questions and Answers with
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What is the central ray for an AP Angle 10 degrees caudad
axial
coccyx?
What does ERCP stand for and Endoscopic Retrograde
what Cholangiopancreatography; used to
is it done for? diagnose
biliary and pancreatic pathologies when
the biliary
ducts are not dilated and no obstruction
exists in
the ampulla
What do Flexion/Extension views AP motility of the cervical spine, or lack of
of movement due to trauma or disease
the Cervical Spine assess?
In SC35, what is the limit for light Must not exceed 2% of the SID
field and x-ray field alignment?
Why do we do a ball catcher's Assist in detecting early radiologic
view? changes
needed to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis
,What is Orthostatic Hypotension? Low blood pressure due to standing
upright
(dizziness after getting up from a supine
position)
What is the difference between Germicide is a solution that destroys
Germicide and Disinfectant? microorganisms; Disinfectant is a type of
germicide
that inhibits the growth of bacteria
Which carpal bone is most Scaphoid
commonly fractured?
What is the difference between Lauenstein=lesser trochanter in profile
Lauenstein and cross-table lateral medially and
views of the hip? femoral neck superimposes greater
trochanter
Cross-table Lateral=femoral neck
demonstrated
without overlap from greater trochanter
and a
small amount of the lesser trochanter on
the
posterior surface of the femur
demonstrated in
profile
Why do we include anterior soft Allows accurate measurement for any type
tissue on a trauma cross-table of
lateral vertebral displacement or noticeable
of the c-spine? swelling that
could suggest a disguised fracture
, When imaging the intercondylar The long axis of the lower leg
fossa, which body part is
perpendicular to the central ray?
What is the purpose of lateral Employed in patients with early scoliosis to
bending for scoliosis imaging? determine the presence of structural
change when
bending to the right and left (compensatory
curve
will correct itself on one of these images),
as well
predict or assess degree of correction that
can be
obtained
What is the optimal kV for a chest 110-125 kV sufficiently penetrates the
x- heart shadow
ray and why? and visualizes the thoracic vertebrae as
well as
provides the long scale of contrast
necessary to
visualize lung details
When doing a portable chest Angle less (closer to perpendicular) slightly
x-ray, or
how do you adjust the central ray leave the tube perpendicular so clavicles
for will be 1"
a kyphotic patient? below apices of lung
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is the central ray for an AP Angle 10 degrees caudad
axial
coccyx?
What does ERCP stand for and Endoscopic Retrograde
what Cholangiopancreatography; used to
is it done for? diagnose
biliary and pancreatic pathologies when
the biliary
ducts are not dilated and no obstruction
exists in
the ampulla
What do Flexion/Extension views AP motility of the cervical spine, or lack of
of movement due to trauma or disease
the Cervical Spine assess?
In SC35, what is the limit for light Must not exceed 2% of the SID
field and x-ray field alignment?
Why do we do a ball catcher's Assist in detecting early radiologic
view? changes
needed to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis
,What is Orthostatic Hypotension? Low blood pressure due to standing
upright
(dizziness after getting up from a supine
position)
What is the difference between Germicide is a solution that destroys
Germicide and Disinfectant? microorganisms; Disinfectant is a type of
germicide
that inhibits the growth of bacteria
Which carpal bone is most Scaphoid
commonly fractured?
What is the difference between Lauenstein=lesser trochanter in profile
Lauenstein and cross-table lateral medially and
views of the hip? femoral neck superimposes greater
trochanter
Cross-table Lateral=femoral neck
demonstrated
without overlap from greater trochanter
and a
small amount of the lesser trochanter on
the
posterior surface of the femur
demonstrated in
profile
Why do we include anterior soft Allows accurate measurement for any type
tissue on a trauma cross-table of
lateral vertebral displacement or noticeable
of the c-spine? swelling that
could suggest a disguised fracture
, When imaging the intercondylar The long axis of the lower leg
fossa, which body part is
perpendicular to the central ray?
What is the purpose of lateral Employed in patients with early scoliosis to
bending for scoliosis imaging? determine the presence of structural
change when
bending to the right and left (compensatory
curve
will correct itself on one of these images),
as well
predict or assess degree of correction that
can be
obtained
What is the optimal kV for a chest 110-125 kV sufficiently penetrates the
x- heart shadow
ray and why? and visualizes the thoracic vertebrae as
well as
provides the long scale of contrast
necessary to
visualize lung details
When doing a portable chest Angle less (closer to perpendicular) slightly
x-ray, or
how do you adjust the central ray leave the tube perpendicular so clavicles
for will be 1"
a kyphotic patient? below apices of lung
