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ARRT Practice Exam Questions With100% Correct And Verified Answers
For the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's technique),
the recommended position of the humeral head closest to the IR is move -
Correct Answer-anteriorly
What two bones are united to form the sternoclavicular joint? - Correct
Answer-.
Clavicle and sternum
A radiographic contrast medium that absorbs more radiation than the
organ in which it is placed is termed a(n) - Correct Answer-Positive agent
Which radiographic projection of the shoulder joint will demonstrate the
glenoid cavity in profile? - Correct Answer-AP oblique (Grashey method)
What is the primary factor affecting the brightness of the fluoroscopic
image? - Correct Answer-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? -
Correct Answer-Epicondyles
Underexposed radiographs produced while using an AEC device might
result from: - Correct Answer-Having an insufficient backup time set for a
very large patient
A common group of drugs that are used to promote defecation are termed:
- Correct Answer-Cathartics
How much is the patient rotated from the horizontal position to visualize
the zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic vertebrae? - Correct Answer-70
degrees
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,Which of the following radiographic procedures requires an image
demonstrating a long scale of contrast? - Correct Answer-Chest
Select the correct sequence of energy conversions when an indirect flat
panel detector is used: - Correct Answer-X-ray to light to electrons
The ovaries are least sensitive to radiation at which age? - Correct
Answer-20-30 years of age
What is the active component of the TLD? - Correct Answer-lithium
fluoride
A right lateral decubitus radiograph is taken of a patient with the grid
placed behind the patient. This is an example of a(n): - Correct Answer-AP
Projection
During cystography, when ureteral reflux is suspected, it is often
necessary to include a __________ radiograph. - Correct Answer-Voiding
What is the milliampere setting if the desired milliamperage-seconds are
40 and if the time is setting is 50 milliseconds? - Correct Answer-800 mA
Which of the following is (are) possible long-term somatic effects of
radiation exposure?
1. Nausea & vomiting
2.Carcinogenesis
3. Leukemia - Correct Answer-2 & 3 only
Direct action may occur after exposure to any type
of radiation, but it is much more likely to happen
after exposure to: - Correct Answer-high-LET
radiation such as alpha particles
Which device in the typical x-ray circuit is adjusted
to select the kilovoltage? - Correct Answer-
Autotransformer
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, If all of the other factors remain the same, what effect does excessive
filtration have on a radiographic image? - Correct Answer-Reduced
contrast
What does the term "fill factor" refer to? - Correct Answer-The
percentage of the pixel face that contains the x-ray detector
Which of the following would decrease the production of scatter
radiation? - Correct Answer-A decrease in kilovolts (peak)
The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends that all
available dose data from fluoroscopic examinations be recorded in
the patient's medical record. Which of the following are acceptable
methods of recording approximate dose?
1. Cumulative Air Kerma or Air Kerma area product data
2. Fluoroscopic exposure time and number of images acquired
3. Exposure factors utilized for the examination - Correct Answer-1
&2
Medical asepsis can be defined as the __________ of pathogenic
microorganisms in the environment? - Correct Answer-reduction in
number
What is the name of the type of skull that is considered to be of
average shape and size? - Correct Answer-Mesocephalic
Radioactive materials are stored and processed in the hospital
nuclear medicine department. What types of personal protective
equipment should the technologist wear while working with these
materials?
1. Disposable nitrile gloves
2. Safety glasses
3. Surgical mask
4. Lab coat
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