My CAMRT Practice Questions
A lateral wrist x-ray is taken. On the resultant image the ulna is seen anterior to the
radius. How should this positioning error be corrected? - ANS-Decrease the external
rotation of the wrist
A patient in the ER complains of fever, malaise, headache, stiff neck, and intermittent
convulsions. This patient is also on droplet precautions. What pathology might they
have? - ANS-Meningitis
A ring artifact on a CT image could indicate what? - ANS-A single detector or bank of
detector malfunctions
Abrupt pain in the abdomen in 15-20 minute intervals combined with a right-sided
palpable mass is common with which type of lower GI pathology? - ANS-Intussuseption
After how many days must a repeat x-ray be done if the patient is suspected of having a
scaphoid fracture? - ANS-7-10 days
After what age is there a higher incidence of esophageal carcinoma in men? - ANS-60
years old
Around how many beats per minute is considered tachycardia clinically? - ANS-100-180
bpm
At what vertebral level does the abdominal aorta bifurcate into left and right common
illiac's? - ANS-L4
At what vertebral level does the abdominal aorta go through the diaphragm? - ANS-T12
At what vertebral level does the esophagus goes through the diaphragm? - ANS-T10
At what vertebral level does the IVC go through the diaphragm? - ANS-T8
For a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta, what should you do to your technique and
why? - ANS-Use the lowest kV possible as this disease causes severe osteoporosis
For the AP axial projection, Townes method, how many degrees and which direction
should the CR be directed when the IOML is perpendicular to the IR? - ANS-37 degrees
caudad
,For what may a technologist be liable for if they perform an examination without
consent? - ANS-Negligence
How are neonates lungs compare to the lungs of adults? - ANS-Neonates lungs are
wider than they are long
How can you adapt your positioning for a hyperstenic patient when positioning them for
an Axiolateral ramus? - ANS-Tilt their head 15 degrees towards the board, and use a 10
degree cephalic angle instead of 25 degrees.
How can you ensure that adequate OML alignment and proper angulation has been
achieved for a PA caldwell's skull? - ANS-The petrous ridges sit in the lower 1/3rd of the
orbits
How does a blowout fracture occur? - ANS-When blunt force trauma is applied to the
face. Such as being punched in the face or hitting your face on the steering wheel in an
MVA
How does a stroke occur? - ANS-From a sudden interruption of blood and oxygen to a
part of the brain
How does the air-gap technique reduce scatter on an x-ray image? - ANS-It allows
many of the scattered x-rays to completely miss the IR
How long after the initial symptoms of shin splints would you typically visualize the injury
on an x-ray or other types of imaging? - ANS-2-6 weeks post injury
How long should you suction for, and how long should you wait in-between rounds of
suctioning? - ANS-Suction for 5-15 seconds and then wait 20-30 seconds in between
How should a technologist proceed if a patient is unsure of her pregnancy status? -
ANS-Consult with the ordering physician
How will the radial tuberosity appear on a lateral elbow projection if the hand is
externally rotated? - ANS-The tuberosity will appear anterior
How will the radial tuberosity appear on a lateral elbow projection if the hand is
internally rotated? - ANS-The tuberosity will appear posterior
, How would you adapt your centering for an AP supine abdomen on a hyperstenic
patient? - ANS-Center halfway between the pubic symphysis and ASIS
How would you describe the organs of a patient that is considered Asthenic? - ANS--
Low stomach
- Long Lungs
- Low hanging transverse colon
How would you describe the organs of a patient that is considered Hyperstenic? - ANS--
High stomach
- Short lungs
How would you determine if proper expiration has been achieved on an abdomen
x-ray? - ANS-9 or less posterior ribs will be above the diaphragm with proper full
expiration
How would you position a patient for a decubitus chest when the doctor is querying a
pleural effusion in the right lung? - ANS-Right lateral decubitus (affected side down)
If a body part is over what thickness would you then use a grid and gridded technique? -
ANS-10cm over
If a patient can only lie in the supine position, but needs an abdominal X-ray to
demonstrate air/fluid levels, what view would you be able to perform in order to achieve
this? - ANS-Dorsal Decubitus
If a patient is suspected of pyloric stenosis, what could potentially be seen on the
resultant Ultrasound? - ANS-Doughnut and/or target sign
If a patient over the age of 40 presents with dysphagia, what is one potential pathology
that must be investigated? - ANS-Esophageal carcinoma
If a patient's T-score is between -1 and -2.5 what pathology is this considered? -
ANS-Osteopenia
If a pediatric patient comes into the emergency department with a cough that is
described as a "barking cough", what hallmark sign would you expect to see on their
resultant soft tissue neck? - ANS-An hourglass or steeple sign
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