A concise and comprehensive collection of questions and answers tailored specifically for those preparing for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography examination. This Q&A package thoroughly covers the key topics and concepts essential for success, helping candidates as...
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This is the period of acute radiation syndrome (ARS) that is characterized by the full onsent of systematic illness? Manifest phase How far should the top IR be placed above the level of the shoulders for an AP Humerus Image? 1 1/2 Inches What is the largest carpal bone? Capitate A grid des...
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Add to cartThis is the period of acute radiation syndrome (ARS) that is characterized by the full onsent of systematic illness? Manifest phase How far should the top IR be placed above the level of the shoulders for an AP Humerus Image? 1 1/2 Inches What is the largest carpal bone? Capitate A grid des...
When performing the lateral humerus with the mediolateral projection, which of the following does not apply? 1. position patient with back toward IR 2. oblique the patient 20 to 30 degree, to bring the humerus in contact with IR 3. center the CR midpoint of humerus 4. flex elbow to position epic...
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Add to cartWhen performing the lateral humerus with the mediolateral projection, which of the following does not apply? 1. position patient with back toward IR 2. oblique the patient 20 to 30 degree, to bring the humerus in contact with IR 3. center the CR midpoint of humerus 4. flex elbow to position epic...
C Radiographs are property of the: a) radiologist b) patient c) health care institution d) referring physician A A patient who is diaphoretic has: a) pale, cool clammy skin b) hot, dry skin c) dilated pupils d) warm, moist skin D Which of the following must be included in the patie...
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Add to cartC Radiographs are property of the: a) radiologist b) patient c) health care institution d) referring physician A A patient who is diaphoretic has: a) pale, cool clammy skin b) hot, dry skin c) dilated pupils d) warm, moist skin D Which of the following must be included in the patie...
What is angiography? A. radiographic exam of veins B. radiographic exam of arteries C. radiographic exam of vessels D. the study of vascular flow patterns Answer : C What term describes a guide wire in which position of the inside portion can be varied? A. J guide wire B. straight guide wi...
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Add to cartWhat is angiography? A. radiographic exam of veins B. radiographic exam of arteries C. radiographic exam of vessels D. the study of vascular flow patterns Answer : C What term describes a guide wire in which position of the inside portion can be varied? A. J guide wire B. straight guide wi...
Roentgen discovered x-rays while working with a _____ tube? Crookes An "electron cloud" surrounding the filament of the cathode is referred to as a Space charge Free electrons of X-ray production come from the Filament The creation of the space charge in the X-ray tube produces: thermioni...
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Add to cartRoentgen discovered x-rays while working with a _____ tube? Crookes An "electron cloud" surrounding the filament of the cathode is referred to as a Space charge Free electrons of X-ray production come from the Filament The creation of the space charge in the X-ray tube produces: thermioni...
The junction of the transverse colon and the descending colon forms the (A) hepatic flexure. (B) splenic flexure. (C) transverse flexure. (D) singmoid flexure. (Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 89) (B) splenic flexure. All of the following statements regarding respiratory structures are true exc...
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Add to cartThe junction of the transverse colon and the descending colon forms the (A) hepatic flexure. (B) splenic flexure. (C) transverse flexure. (D) singmoid flexure. (Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 89) (B) splenic flexure. All of the following statements regarding respiratory structures are true exc...
Which of the following positions would be obtained with the patient lying prone recumbent on the radiographic table, and the central ray directed horizontally to the iliac crest? (A) Ventral decubitus position (B) Dorsal decubitus position (C) Left lateral decubitus position (D) Right lateral de...
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Add to cartWhich of the following positions would be obtained with the patient lying prone recumbent on the radiographic table, and the central ray directed horizontally to the iliac crest? (A) Ventral decubitus position (B) Dorsal decubitus position (C) Left lateral decubitus position (D) Right lateral de...
The resistance of electric flow through a circuit is measured in: A. Volts B. Amperes C. Ohms D. Joules C. Ohms A circuit with a single path for electric current flow is defined as a(n): A. Parallel circuit B. Closed circuit C. Series circuit D. Open circuit C. Series circuit The d...
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Add to cartThe resistance of electric flow through a circuit is measured in: A. Volts B. Amperes C. Ohms D. Joules C. Ohms A circuit with a single path for electric current flow is defined as a(n): A. Parallel circuit B. Closed circuit C. Series circuit D. Open circuit C. Series circuit The d...
Iron is an example of a _______________ material. Ferromagnetic For trauma radiography, a radiographer could best acquire images of a lateral distal femur by: acquiring a cross-table lateral femur with a lateromedial projection Total brightness gain for the image intensifier is calculated by: ...
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Add to cartIron is an example of a _______________ material. Ferromagnetic For trauma radiography, a radiographer could best acquire images of a lateral distal femur by: acquiring a cross-table lateral femur with a lateromedial projection Total brightness gain for the image intensifier is calculated by: ...
The ASRT document that defines the radiographer's role is the practice standards Occurences that can keep a radiography that can keep a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include being suspended from a radiography program and being dismissed/expelled from a radiogra...
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Add to cartThe ASRT document that defines the radiographer's role is the practice standards Occurences that can keep a radiography that can keep a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include being suspended from a radiography program and being dismissed/expelled from a radiogra...
M/C: Which of the following are true for an AP coccyx projection? 1. 15 degree cephalic angle. 2. 10 degree caudal angle 3. center 2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis 2 and 3 More windings on the primary side of the transformer will create ____ voltage on the secondary side. less In...
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Add to cartM/C: Which of the following are true for an AP coccyx projection? 1. 15 degree cephalic angle. 2. 10 degree caudal angle 3. center 2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis 2 and 3 More windings on the primary side of the transformer will create ____ voltage on the secondary side. less In...
PRN When Needed QID Four Times a Day T1, T2, ... First Thoracic Vertebra, Second Thoracic Vertebra, ... TIA Transient Ischemic Attack UA Urinalysis URI Upper Respiratory Infection VD Venereal Disease Vent Ventilator W/C Wheelchair WBC White Blood Cells *Study guide for ...
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Add to cartPRN When Needed QID Four Times a Day T1, T2, ... First Thoracic Vertebra, Second Thoracic Vertebra, ... TIA Transient Ischemic Attack UA Urinalysis URI Upper Respiratory Infection VD Venereal Disease Vent Ventilator W/C Wheelchair WBC White Blood Cells *Study guide for ...
What is a tort? A violation of civil law. Torts are also known as ________. Personal Injury Law If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the patient, it is known as ________. Assault Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from...
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Add to cartWhat is a tort? A violation of civil law. Torts are also known as ________. Personal Injury Law If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the patient, it is known as ________. Assault Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from...
which of the following statements is correct with regard to assisting a patient from a wheelchair to x-ray table The patients strongest Side should be closer to the x-ray table when helping a patient in or out Of a wheelchair what must be done first it must first be locked What part of the whe...
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Add to cartwhich of the following statements is correct with regard to assisting a patient from a wheelchair to x-ray table The patients strongest Side should be closer to the x-ray table when helping a patient in or out Of a wheelchair what must be done first it must first be locked What part of the whe...
Which of the following procedures will best demonstrate the cephalic, basilic, and subclavian veins? (A) Aortofemoral arteriogram (B) Upper-limb venogram (C) Lower-limb venogram (D) Renal venogram (B) Upper-limb venogram In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced throu...
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Add to cartWhich of the following procedures will best demonstrate the cephalic, basilic, and subclavian veins? (A) Aortofemoral arteriogram (B) Upper-limb venogram (C) Lower-limb venogram (D) Renal venogram (B) Upper-limb venogram In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced throu...
According to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the gestational dose-equivalent limit for embryo/fetus of a pregnant radiographer is 0.5 mSv The annual occupational whole-body dose-equivalent limit for students under the age of 18 years is 1 mSv (100 mrem or 0.1...
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Add to cartAccording to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the gestational dose-equivalent limit for embryo/fetus of a pregnant radiographer is 0.5 mSv The annual occupational whole-body dose-equivalent limit for students under the age of 18 years is 1 mSv (100 mrem or 0.1...
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 ra...
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Add to cartFor 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 ra...
What is the TD 5/5 for the kidney? 23 Gy What would a QA level 1 action item require? Inspection, but treatment can continue What is the backscatter factor at the level of Dmax? Tissue Air Ratio (TAR) What technique can be used to accomplish forced shallow breathing? Gating What are the ...
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Add to cartWhat is the TD 5/5 for the kidney? 23 Gy What would a QA level 1 action item require? Inspection, but treatment can continue What is the backscatter factor at the level of Dmax? Tissue Air Ratio (TAR) What technique can be used to accomplish forced shallow breathing? Gating What are the ...
Elongation (body part appears longer than normal) is caused by angulation along the ________ axis of the part being imaged. Long Foreshortening (body part appears shorter than normal) is caused by angulation against the ________ axis of the part being imaged. Main Grids are constructed of ____...
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Add to cartElongation (body part appears longer than normal) is caused by angulation along the ________ axis of the part being imaged. Long Foreshortening (body part appears shorter than normal) is caused by angulation against the ________ axis of the part being imaged. Main Grids are constructed of ____...
A ________ is used to measure radiation in an area, storage areas for radioisotopes, doses traveling through barriers, and patients who have radioactive sources within them. Handheld Ionization Chamber Handheld ionization chambers can measure exposure rates as low as ________ per hour. 10 µGyᵃ...
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Add to cartA ________ is used to measure radiation in an area, storage areas for radioisotopes, doses traveling through barriers, and patients who have radioactive sources within them. Handheld Ionization Chamber Handheld ionization chambers can measure exposure rates as low as ________ per hour. 10 µGyᵃ...
Attenuation: a. is radiation that emerges from the patient b. describes changes in the x-ray beam as it travels through the patient c. produces only scatter radiation d. occurs only at doses used in radiation therapy Describes changes in the x-ray beam as it travels through the patient Whic...
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Add to cartAttenuation: a. is radiation that emerges from the patient b. describes changes in the x-ray beam as it travels through the patient c. produces only scatter radiation d. occurs only at doses used in radiation therapy Describes changes in the x-ray beam as it travels through the patient Whic...
Ionizing Radiation radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization Somatic effects refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated Genetic Effects refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generation Primary ra...
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Add to cartIonizing Radiation radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization Somatic effects refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated Genetic Effects refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generation Primary ra...
What is the correct term used to describe an intravenous injection of a concentrated volume of contrast media? a. bolus b. infusion c. extravasation d. luminal a. bolus Which of the following methods utilizes a detector that captures x-ray energy and converts it into an electronic signal? a....
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Add to cartWhat is the correct term used to describe an intravenous injection of a concentrated volume of contrast media? a. bolus b. infusion c. extravasation d. luminal a. bolus Which of the following methods utilizes a detector that captures x-ray energy and converts it into an electronic signal? a....
Which of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace? (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad (B) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle caudad (C) Patient AP with 0º angle (D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad Which ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace? (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad (B) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle caudad (C) Patient AP with 0º angle (D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad Which ...
What radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray? Myelogram Written defamation of character is known as? Libel Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria? Antihistamine What is another name for hives? Urticaria A skin rash trig...
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Add to cartWhat radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray? Myelogram Written defamation of character is known as? Libel Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria? Antihistamine What is another name for hives? Urticaria A skin rash trig...
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