ARRT Practice Questions and Complete Solutions

For the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's technique), the recommended position of the humeral head closest to the IR is move anteriorly What two bones are united to form the sternoclavicular joint? . Clavicle and sternum A radiographic contrast medium that absorbs more radiation than the organ in which it is placed is termed a(n) Positive agent Which radiographic projection of the shoulder joint will demonstrate the glenoid cavity in profile? AP oblique (Grashey method) What is the primary factor affecting the brightness of the fluoroscopic image? Density of the anatomic part Which part(s) of the humerus should be palpated and correctly placed to ensure that the humerus is correctly positioned for AP projections? Epicondyles Underexposed radiographs produced while using an AEC device might result from: Having an insufficient backup time set for a very large patient A common group of drugs that are used to promote defecation are termed: Cathartics How much is the patient rotated from the horizontal position to visualize the zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic vertebrae? 70 degrees Which of the following radiographic procedures requires an image demonstrating a long scale of contrast? Chest Select the correct sequence of energy conversions when an indirect flat panel detector is used: X-ray to light to electrons The ovaries are least sensitive to radiation at which age? 20-30 years of age What is the active component of the TLD? lithium fluoride