ARRT Radiography Exam
Review Questions Correct
Answers (A Pass) 2025
Update
*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - Answer- ✔✔*Anatomy and
positioning are not covered in this study guide.*
What is a Tort - Answer- ✔✔A violation of CIVIL LAW
Torts are also known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in
the patient, it is known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔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 ________. - Answer- ✔✔Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔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 ________. - Answer- ✔✔Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is
known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔Libel
ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of
character or loss of reputation is known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE
for an employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - Answer-
✔✔Let the master answer.
,RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the
NEGLIGENCE is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - Answer- ✔✔The thing
speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of
Ethics. - Answer- ✔✔1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire
TO BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. - Answer- ✔✔Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry
SANCTIONS for violations. - Answer- ✔✔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. - Answer-
✔✔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 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. -
Answer- ✔✔Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - Answer- ✔✔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. - Answer-
✔✔100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - Answer-
✔✔60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING
level of HYPERTENSION. - Answer- ✔✔90
,Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of
SHOCK. - Answer- ✔✔50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - Answer-
✔✔3 to 5
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock. -
Answer- ✔✔Hypovolemic
When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic
DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. - Answer-
✔✔Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. - Answer-
✔✔Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart
function. - Answer- ✔✔Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may
follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - Answer- ✔✔1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - Answer- ✔✔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? - Answer- ✔✔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.
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or
hepatic failure. - Answer- ✔✔Overdose
What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? - Answer- ✔✔1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
, What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? - Answer- ✔✔1)
Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media
injection? - Answer- ✔✔1) Nausea/Vomiting
2) Sneezing
3) Sensation of Heat
4) Itching
5) Hoarseness of Voice
6) Coughing
7) Urticaria
8) Dyspnea
9) Loss of Consciousness
10) Convulsions
11) Cardiac Arrest
12) Paralysis
13) Change in Orientation
________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - Answer- ✔✔Iodinated Ionic
Contrast Media
________ do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges. - Answer-
✔✔Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
________ has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it is not
ionized. - Answer- ✔✔Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
What is the atomic number for IODINE? - Answer- ✔✔53
What is the atomic number for BARIUM? - Answer- ✔✔56
What is the atomic number for TUNGSTEN? - Answer- ✔✔74
What letter represents the ATOMIC MASS NUMBER? - Answer- ✔✔A
What letter represents the ATOMIC NUMBER? - Answer- ✔✔Z
In what order is venipuncture performed? - Answer- ✔✔1) Wash hands.
2) Put on gloves.
3) Place tourniquet in place.
4) Select vein.
5) Cleanse area.
Review Questions Correct
Answers (A Pass) 2025
Update
*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - Answer- ✔✔*Anatomy and
positioning are not covered in this study guide.*
What is a Tort - Answer- ✔✔A violation of CIVIL LAW
Torts are also known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in
the patient, it is known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔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 ________. - Answer- ✔✔Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔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 ________. - Answer- ✔✔Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is
known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔Libel
ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of
character or loss of reputation is known as ________. - Answer- ✔✔Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE
for an employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - Answer-
✔✔Let the master answer.
,RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the
NEGLIGENCE is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - Answer- ✔✔The thing
speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of
Ethics. - Answer- ✔✔1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire
TO BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. - Answer- ✔✔Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry
SANCTIONS for violations. - Answer- ✔✔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. - Answer-
✔✔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 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. -
Answer- ✔✔Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - Answer- ✔✔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. - Answer-
✔✔100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - Answer-
✔✔60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING
level of HYPERTENSION. - Answer- ✔✔90
,Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of
SHOCK. - Answer- ✔✔50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - Answer-
✔✔3 to 5
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock. -
Answer- ✔✔Hypovolemic
When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic
DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. - Answer-
✔✔Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. - Answer-
✔✔Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart
function. - Answer- ✔✔Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may
follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - Answer- ✔✔1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - Answer- ✔✔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? - Answer- ✔✔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.
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or
hepatic failure. - Answer- ✔✔Overdose
What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? - Answer- ✔✔1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
, What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? - Answer- ✔✔1)
Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media
injection? - Answer- ✔✔1) Nausea/Vomiting
2) Sneezing
3) Sensation of Heat
4) Itching
5) Hoarseness of Voice
6) Coughing
7) Urticaria
8) Dyspnea
9) Loss of Consciousness
10) Convulsions
11) Cardiac Arrest
12) Paralysis
13) Change in Orientation
________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - Answer- ✔✔Iodinated Ionic
Contrast Media
________ do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges. - Answer-
✔✔Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
________ has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it is not
ionized. - Answer- ✔✔Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
What is the atomic number for IODINE? - Answer- ✔✔53
What is the atomic number for BARIUM? - Answer- ✔✔56
What is the atomic number for TUNGSTEN? - Answer- ✔✔74
What letter represents the ATOMIC MASS NUMBER? - Answer- ✔✔A
What letter represents the ATOMIC NUMBER? - Answer- ✔✔Z
In what order is venipuncture performed? - Answer- ✔✔1) Wash hands.
2) Put on gloves.
3) Place tourniquet in place.
4) Select vein.
5) Cleanse area.
