ARRT FINAL EXAM 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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ARRT FINAL ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Question 1
A MRI procedure is contraindicated for a patient who has:
a. a pacemaker that was placed 15 years ago
b. dental fillings
c. subdural bleeding
d. scoliosis
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
A PA chest image reveals that only eight ribs are seen above the diaphragm. Which of
the following suggestions would improve the inspirtations of lungs?
a. use higher kV to penetrate the diaphragm
b. perform the chest position supine
c. take the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first
d. use a shorter exposure time
Correct Answer
C
Question 3
A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is superimposed
upon the spine and the right joint is open and farther from the spine. What specific
positioning error has been committed?
a. left tilt
b. rotation into the LAO position
c. right tilt
d. rotation into the RAO position
Correct Answer
B
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Question 4
A critique of this image demonstrates which repeatable error?
a. extension of the skull
b. mouth not open enough
c. flexion of the skull
d. rotation of the head to the right
Correct Answer
A
Question 5
Which of the following describes the correct relationship between the quality of the x-
ray beam and the technique selected on the control panel?
a. low beam penetrability due to low kVp
b. low beam penetrability due to high kVp
c. low beam penetrability due to high mAs
d. low beam penetrability due to low mAs
Correct Answer
A
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Question 6
A particular radiograph was produced using 8 mAs and 84 kVp with an 8:1 ratio grid.
The image is to be repeated using a 16:1 ratio grid. What should be the new mAs to
adjust for the grid ratio change?
Grid ratio and conversion factor
5:1 ratio - conversion factor of 2
6:1 ratio - conversion factor of 3
8:1 ratio - conversion factor of 4
12:1 ratio - conversion factor of 5
16:1 ratio - conversion factor of 6
a. 5 mAs
b. 8 mAs
c. 12 mAs
d. 20 mAs
Correct Answer
C
Question 7
A patient comes to radiology with a possible mass beneath the right clavicle. The PA
and left lateral chest projections are inconclusive. Which additional projection can be
taken to demonstrate this possible mass?
a. AP and lateral of upper airway
b. right lateral
c. AP erect
d. Apical Lordotic
Correct Answer
D
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Question 8
A patient comes to the imaging department for a follow-up study of the cervical
spine. The patient has had a spinal fusion between C5-C6 performed six months
earlier. His physician wants to access the cervical spine for anteriorposterior mobility.
Which of the following projections would provide this assessment?
a. AP axial-vertebral arch projection
b. Judd or Fuchs position
c. Swimmers position
d. Hyperflexion and hyperextension projections
Correct Answer
D
Question 9
A patient comes to the imaging department for a study of the lumbar spine. He has a
clinical history of spondylolisthesis of L5-S1. Which of the following projections will
best demonstrate the severity of this condition?
a. 30 degree obliques
b. AP axial L5-S1
c. lateral L5-S1
d. 50 degress obliques
Correct Answer
C
Question 10
A patient enters the ER with a possible basilar skull fracture. Which of the following
skull projections would best demonstrate any blood present in the sphenoid sinus?
a. Haas method
b. AP with a 15 degree cephalic angle
c. Horizontal beam lateral projection
d. SMV
Correct Answer
C
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ARRT FINAL ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Question 1
A MRI procedure is contraindicated for a patient who has:
a. a pacemaker that was placed 15 years ago
b. dental fillings
c. subdural bleeding
d. scoliosis
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
A PA chest image reveals that only eight ribs are seen above the diaphragm. Which of
the following suggestions would improve the inspirtations of lungs?
a. use higher kV to penetrate the diaphragm
b. perform the chest position supine
c. take the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first
d. use a shorter exposure time
Correct Answer
C
Question 3
A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is superimposed
upon the spine and the right joint is open and farther from the spine. What specific
positioning error has been committed?
a. left tilt
b. rotation into the LAO position
c. right tilt
d. rotation into the RAO position
Correct Answer
B
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Question 4
A critique of this image demonstrates which repeatable error?
a. extension of the skull
b. mouth not open enough
c. flexion of the skull
d. rotation of the head to the right
Correct Answer
A
Question 5
Which of the following describes the correct relationship between the quality of the x-
ray beam and the technique selected on the control panel?
a. low beam penetrability due to low kVp
b. low beam penetrability due to high kVp
c. low beam penetrability due to high mAs
d. low beam penetrability due to low mAs
Correct Answer
A
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Question 6
A particular radiograph was produced using 8 mAs and 84 kVp with an 8:1 ratio grid.
The image is to be repeated using a 16:1 ratio grid. What should be the new mAs to
adjust for the grid ratio change?
Grid ratio and conversion factor
5:1 ratio - conversion factor of 2
6:1 ratio - conversion factor of 3
8:1 ratio - conversion factor of 4
12:1 ratio - conversion factor of 5
16:1 ratio - conversion factor of 6
a. 5 mAs
b. 8 mAs
c. 12 mAs
d. 20 mAs
Correct Answer
C
Question 7
A patient comes to radiology with a possible mass beneath the right clavicle. The PA
and left lateral chest projections are inconclusive. Which additional projection can be
taken to demonstrate this possible mass?
a. AP and lateral of upper airway
b. right lateral
c. AP erect
d. Apical Lordotic
Correct Answer
D
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Question 8
A patient comes to the imaging department for a follow-up study of the cervical
spine. The patient has had a spinal fusion between C5-C6 performed six months
earlier. His physician wants to access the cervical spine for anteriorposterior mobility.
Which of the following projections would provide this assessment?
a. AP axial-vertebral arch projection
b. Judd or Fuchs position
c. Swimmers position
d. Hyperflexion and hyperextension projections
Correct Answer
D
Question 9
A patient comes to the imaging department for a study of the lumbar spine. He has a
clinical history of spondylolisthesis of L5-S1. Which of the following projections will
best demonstrate the severity of this condition?
a. 30 degree obliques
b. AP axial L5-S1
c. lateral L5-S1
d. 50 degress obliques
Correct Answer
C
Question 10
A patient enters the ER with a possible basilar skull fracture. Which of the following
skull projections would best demonstrate any blood present in the sphenoid sinus?
a. Haas method
b. AP with a 15 degree cephalic angle
c. Horizontal beam lateral projection
d. SMV
Correct Answer
C
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