ARRT Bundled Exams Questions and Answers (2022/2023) with Verified Solutions

ARRT Radiography Exam Review (1-200)
with Complete Solutions
Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. ✔✔Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide.
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 physical contact with the
radiographer, and imaging the wrong body part or against the patients will is known as
. ✔✔Battery
Unjustified restraint of a patient is known as . ✔✔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
. ✔✔Invasion of Privacy
Written information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known as
. ✔✔Libel
Orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is
known as . ✔✔Slander
Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine stating the employer is held liable for an employee’s
negligent act. Respondeat Superior means . ✔✔Let the master answer.
Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine stating that the cause of the negligence is obvious. Res Ipsa
Loquitur means . ✔✔The thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the of Ethics and the __ of Ethics.
✔✔1) Code
2) Rules

The ARRT of Ethics serves as a guide for what radiographers aspire to become as
professionals. ✔✔Code
The ARRT of Ethics are mandatory, enforceable, and carry sanctions for violations.
✔✔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. ✔✔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. ✔✔Code

ARRT Registry Review Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Europium-activated barium fluorohalide is associated with ✔✔PSP storage plates
The threat of bodily harm, with apparent ability to do so, is termed ✔✔Assault
An acute reaction caused by ingestion or injection of a sensitizing agent describes
✔✔Anaphylaxis
As the CR laser scanner/reader recognizes the photostimulated luminescence (PSL) released by
the PSP storage plate, it constructs a graphic representation of pixel value distribution called a
✔✔Histogram
An accurately positioned oblique position of the first through fourth lumbar vertebrae will
demonstrate the classic “Scotty dog.” What bony structure does the Scotty dog’s neck represent?
✔✔Pars interarticularis
How is source-to-image distance (SID) related to exposure rate and receptor exposure? ✔✔As
SID increases, exposure rate decreases and receptor exposure decreases.

What information must be included on an x-ray image for it to be considered as legitimate legal
evidence? ✔✔1. Name of facility where examination performed

Examination date
The principal late effects of ionizing radiation on humans include ✔✔2. Genetic effects
Malignant disease
Which of the following procedures requires that contrast medium be injected into the ureters?
✔✔Retrograde pyelogram
What is the standard international unit of radiation exposure? ✔✔Gy a
Which of the following combinations would pose the least hazard to a particular anode? ✔✔1.2-
mm focal spot, 85 kVp, 15 mAs
Coracoid process ✔✔Located in the shoulder girdle

Which of the following indicates the scapular notch seen in figure 6-3? ✔✔H
The CR should be directed to the center of the part of the greatest interest in order to avoid
✔✔Rotation distortion
Federal regulations regarding infection control in the workplace, as amended by the
Occupational safety and health adminstration (OSHA), make which of the following
requirements? ✔✔2. Puncture-proof containers must be provided for all used needles.

Follow-up care must be provided to any staff accidentally exposed to blood splash/needle
stick.
Imperfect expansion of the lung(s), often accompanied by dyspnea, is called ✔✔Atelectasis
Which of the following radiologic examinations requires preparation consisting of a low-residue
diet, cathartics, and enemas? ✔✔Barium enema (BE)
The exposure timer settings on three-phase radiographic equipment must be tested annually and
must be accurate to within ✔✔+/-5%

ARRT Registry Exam Review Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
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. indirect capture
b. CCD
c. cassette based radiography
d. direct capture ✔✔d. direct capture
The energy of a characteristic x-ray photon created when an L shell electron fills a K shell
vacancy in a tungsten atom will have which of the following energies?

a. 69.5 keV
b. 57.5 keV
c. 91.5 keV
d. 12 keV ✔✔b. 57.5 keV
The energy of characteristic photons is determined by the difference in binding energies between
the two electron shells involved in the process, which in this question are K and L shells. 69.5 (K
shell) minus 12 (L shell) equals 57.5.
Identify the position that will place the positive contrast agent in the body of the stomach and
pyloris during a double contrast upper GI exam?
a. recumbent LPO
b. supine
c. recumbent RPO
d. prone ✔✔d. prone
which position/projection will best demonstrate the broad aspect of the frontal air sinus? ✔✔PA
Which position will best demonstrate the right axillary portion of the ribs? ✔✔RPO

Which position will emphasize the mucosal lining of the medial wall of the descending colon
during a lower GI exam? ✔✔left lateral decubitus
Which projection of the wrist will best demonstrate the interspaces of the carpal bone? ✔✔AP
An image is acquired with computed radiography using which of the following methods?
a. a cassette that is electronically charged
b. conventional film/screen processing
c. the use of a storage phosphor
d. nonne of the above ✔✔c. the use of a storage phosphor
A transformer constructed with 10,00 primary turns and 2,500 secondary turns will yield an
output voltage of _ when being supplied with 210 volts.
a. 2710 volts
b. 52.5 volts
c. 840 volts
d. 525 volts ✔✔b. 52.5 volts

Which of the following circuit components is considered to be the source for kVp?
a. step-up transformer
b. autotransformer
c. step-down transformer
d. high voltage transformer ✔✔b. autotransformer
Which of the following meds is administered to a patient during an allergic reaction?
a. Adenocard
b. Intropin
c. Lasix
d. Decadron ✔✔d. Decadron
If the improper body part is selected from the exam menu, which of the following may result?
a. there will be no image
b. there may be image misinterpretation
c. will exhibit proper contrast and density
d. image sharpness will not be affected ✔✔b. there may be image misinterpretation

ARRT Radiography Exam Review
Questions and Answers 100% Verified
Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. ✔✔Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide.
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 physical contact with the
radiographer, and imaging the wrong body part or against the patients will is known as
. ✔✔Battery
Unjustified restraint of a patient is known as . ✔✔False Imprisonment

In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? ✔✔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. ✔✔100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than beats per minute. ✔✔60
Diastolic blood pressure greater than __mm/Hg indicates an increasing level of hypertension. ✔✔90 Diastolic blood pressure less than ________mm/Hg gives some indication of shock. ✔✔50 The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is __ L/minute. ✔✔3 to 5

ARRT Practice Questions and Answers
Already Graded A
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 triggered by a reaction to food, medicine, or other irritants. ✔✔Hive
Or
Urticaria
Transmission of an infection by insects such as a tick or mosquito is known as a? ✔✔Vector

When an object is free of all microorganisms it is termed? ✔✔Sterile
Why is the IV bag 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein? ✔✔To prevent the backflow of
blood into the tubing which forms a clot and obstructs the flow of the IV fluid
An inanimate object that is been in contact with an infectious organism is a? ✔✔Fomite
a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be
harmful to the person. ✔✔Contraindication
The main advantage of using non-ionic water-soluble contrast media on the patient would be?
✔✔Fewer adverse reactions
What type of radiographic procedure requires an intrathecal injection? ✔✔Myelogram
__ is a route of administration for drugs via an injection into the spinal canal ✔✔intrathecal

Which gauge size has the biggest lumen? ✔✔The smallest number gauge has the biggest lumen
If the CR is angled 40° Cephalic what projection of the calcareous so calcis are you taking?
✔✔Plantodorsal Projection
In the thoracic cavity each lung is enclosed in a? ✔✔Pleura
Which projection of the foot will best demonstrate the long arch? ✔✔Lateralmedial erect or
weight-bearing
In the AP axial projection Townes of the skull with the CR directed 30° caudal to the OML and
passing midway between the EAM which structures best demonstrated? ✔✔Occipital Bone
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans.
objects like stones
showing no sign of life; lifeless. ✔✔inanimate

An imaging examination that involves the introduction of a spinal needle into the spinal canal
and the injection of contrast material in the space around the spinal cord and nerve roots (the
subarachnoid space) using a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy. ✔✔Myelogram
The best way to control voluntary motion is? ✔✔Careful explanation of the procedure to the
patient
What is demonstrated on the oblique position of the cervical spine? ✔✔Intervertebral foramina
In relation to the Esophagus the trachea is located where? ✔✔The trachea is anterior in relation
to the esophagus
Which position will demonstrate the right axillary ribs? ✔✔RPO
Or
LAO

ARRT Test Prep Questions and Answers
Already Passed
Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its ability to? ✔✔Ionize
Describe the damage potential of ionization? ✔✔Chain reaction in the human body that may
eventually cause biologic damage. X-rays are from the Electric Magnetic Spectrum or radiation
energy and is considered harmful in high energy ranges.
What is the most likely potential hazard working with diagnostic radiology? ✔✔Carcinogenesis –
Stochastic/Non-Threshold Effect
.1 Rem = ? Seivert ✔✔1 Sievert
0.1 Gray = ? Rad ✔✔10 Rad
1 Gray = ? Rad ✔✔100 Rad
What is Aplastic Anemia? When dose it occur? ✔✔All types of blood cells: Red & White

25 Rads
A decrease in blood count is the earliest response seen to dose radiation. It can occur at dosease
as low as? ✔✔25 Rads or .25 Gray
What is Cataractogenesis? ✔✔Process of Cataract Formation
Cataractogenesis occurs after acute or chronic exposures of how many Rads? ✔✔200 Rads, 2
Gray
Skin Eyrythemia (Skin Redning) occurs above? ✔✔Above 200 Rad, 2 Gray
Temporary Sterility occurs in the adult male at acute doses of how many Rads? ✔✔250 Rads,
2.5 Gray
Pregnant radiographer should? (3) ✔✔Always practice TDS
Has legal right for re-assignment of duty
Never confuse collar badge with waist badge

Monthly dosimetry reports is based on what? ✔✔OCCUPATIONAL exposures only.
Monthly Dosimeter reports does NOT include? ✔✔Natural or Background Radiation
What is the recommended monthly dose-equivalent limit for the fetus in the third trimester?
✔✔0.5 mSv
.05 Rem
NRCP 116
Radiation workers cumulative dose-equivalent limit is determined by? ✔✔Age x 10 mSv
Age x 1 Rem
NCRP 110
What is the Occupational radiation dose equivalent limit for stochastic effects to the whole body?
✔✔50 mSv (5 Rem)

When using a C-Arm mobile unit, the intensification tower should be? ✔✔As close as possible
to the patient to reduce patient dose and unnecessary magnification.
Radiation exposure in air = ? ✔✔Roentgens – Ionization in air dose measurement.
Electrical current being generated by a charge created in air thru ionization by x/gamma radiation
is called a? ✔✔Ion Chamber
The quantity of radiation exposure measured by an ionization chamber would be?
✔✔Coulomb/Kilogram
The C/Kg or R is usually the unit measured in? ✔✔Air dose
List the 3 measurements that are more appropriate for measuring absorbed doses for radiation or
occupational dose? ✔✔Gray (1) – Rad (100)
Seivert (1) – Rem (100)
Curie – Bacquerel

Radiology Exam Review [ARRT]
Questions and Answers with Certified
Solutions
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 of the following anatomic structures is indicated by the number 2 in Figure 2-7?
(A) Talus
(B) Medial malleolus
(C) Lateral malleolus
(D) Lateral tibial condyle
(Cornuelle & Gronefeld, pp 193-195) ✔✔(B) Medial malleolus
The four major arteries supplying the brain include the

brachiocephalic artery.
common carotid arteries.
vertebral arteries.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(C) 2 and 3 only
What process is best seen using a perpendicular CR with the elbow in acute flexion and with the
posterior aspect of the humerus adjacent to the image recorder?
(A) Coracoid
(B) Coronoid
(C) Olecranon
(D) Glenoid ✔✔(C) Olecranon
What are the positions most commonly employed for a radiographic examination of the sternum?
Lateral
RAO
LAO

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(A) 1 and 2 only
Which of the positions illustrated in Figure 2-1 should be used to demonstrate the cervical
apophyseal articulations?

A
B
C
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only
(Ballinger & Frank, pp 400-403) ✔✔(B) 2 only
When the erect position is requested as part of an IVP, it is used to demonstrate
(A) the adrenal glands.

(B) the renal surfaces.
(C) kidney mobility.
(D) the bladder neck. ✔✔(C) kidney mobility.
For which of the following conditions is operative cholangiography a useful tool?

Biliary tract calculi
Patency of the biliary ducts
Function of the sphincter of Oddi
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(D) 1, 2, and 3
During chest radiography, the act of inspiration
elevates the diaphragm.
raises the ribs.
depresses the abdominal viscera.
(A) 1 only

ARRT Practice Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What type of device is the mA selector? ✔✔Rheostat
The angle of the anode in the region of the target has a variation of ° to °.
✔✔7; 20
Exposure of an embryo or fetus to radiation from ____ can result in congenital
abnormalities. ✔✔10 days to 6 weeks of development
The quality of x-ray photons is affected by: ✔✔kilovoltage
For a posteroanterior (PA) axial oblique projection of the C-spine, the central ray is angled
_° in
the direction. ✔✔15-20; caudad
What instructions for respiration are given to a patient during a routine chest lateral projection?
✔✔full inspiration

Selecting exposure factors of __ milliampere-seconds (mAs) and _______peak
kilovoltage (kVp)
delivers the LEAST amount of radiation to the patient. ✔✔100;100
The process of electrons boiling off the filament is referred to as: ✔✔Thermionic emission
A 4-year old patient enters the radiology suite for chest radiography and appears anxious. The
child has
never had the examination before. She is not speaking or answering questions. The technologist
could
best attempt to communicate with the child by: ✔✔sitting eye level with the child and walking
them through the examination
Combining 2 hydroxyl radicals (OH*) will form: ✔✔H2O2
Which of the following is a guideline used to reduce personnel and patient dose during fixed
fluoroscopy? ✔✔15 inch minimum SSD

Which of the following components make up the induction motor in an imaging system?
✔✔rotor and stators
The junction between the coronal and sagittal sutures of the skull is called the: ✔✔bregma
A terminally ill patient has asked the doctor about possible volunteer opportunities in the
hospital. She
says that if she can volunteer in the hospital, she might be able to extend her life a bit longer
from doing
good deeds. This represents the stage of grief for the patient. ✔✔bargaining
All of the following are within acceptable kVp accuracy variance for an exposure using 80 kVp
EXCEPT
FOR kVp.
-86
-84
-82
-76 ✔✔86

ARRT Radiography Exam (Mosby
Review) Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
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 radiation ✔✔radiation exiting the x-ray tube
Remnant radiation (or Exit Radiation) ✔✔x-rays the leave the patient and strike the image
receptor
attenuation ✔✔absorption and scatter of the x-ray beam as it passes through the patient
heterogenous beam ✔✔x-ray beam that has photons of many different energies

photoelectric effect ✔✔absorption of x-ray photons in the body
compton effect ✔✔scatter of x-ray photons in the body
air kerma ✔✔unit of exposure
gray ✔✔unit of absorbed dose
gray(a) ✔✔unit of radiation absorbed in air
gray(t) ✔✔unit of radiation absorbed in tissue
sievert ✔✔unit of effective dose or unit of equivalent dose
becquerel ✔✔unit of activity

uncontrolled area ✔✔general public area, like waiting room or stairways
controlled area ✔✔occupied by people trained in radiation safety and wear radiation
badges/monitors
x-ray tube leakage may not exceed what? ✔✔1mGy(a) per hour at a distance of 1 meter from the
housing
minimum lead equivalent for fluoro curtain ✔✔0.25mm
minimum lead equivalent for bucky slot shield ✔✔0.25mm
NAS or NRC-BEIR ✔✔National Academy of Sciences/National Research Counsel on the
Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
studies biologic effects of ionizing radiation and publishes the data
NCRP ✔✔National Counsel on Radiation Protection

ARRT Radiology: Radiographic
Procedures Questions and Answers
Already Graded A
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 through the skin?
(A) Closed
(B) Compound
(C) Compression
(D) DepressedAnswers and Explanations ✔✔(B) Compound

When performing tomography, it is of paramount importance that the radiographer

properly apply immobilization.
provide adequate radiation protection whenever possible.
obtain and check a scout film.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(D) 1, 2, and 3
The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and
(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image recorder.
(B) in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the image recorder.
(C) erect and weight-bearing.
(D) erect, with and without weights. ✔✔(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to
the image recorder.

Which of the following articulates with the base of the first metatarsal?
(A) First cuneiform
(B) Third cuneiform
(C) Navicular
(D) Cuboid ✔✔(A) First cuneiform
The left sacroiliac joint is positioned perpendicular to the film when the patient is positioned in a
(A) left lateral position.
(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
(C) 25 to 30º LPO position.
(D) 30 to 40º LPO position. ✔✔(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
The advantages of digital subtraction angiography over film angiography include

greater contrast medium sensitivity.
immediately available images.
increased resolution.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(B) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following positions will most effectively move the gallbladder away from the
vertebrae in the asthenic patient?
(A) LAO
(B) RAO
(C) LPO
(D) Erect ✔✔(A) LAO
Which of the following bones participates in the formation of the knee joint?
Femur
Tibia
Patella

ARRT MRI Mock Registry Questions and
Answers (2022/2023) Already Graded A
When imaging a geriatric patient, while performing a PCA MRA sequence, what imaging
parameter might the operator adjust?
A. Field of view
B. Presaturation band location
C. Slice thickness
D. VENC
E. Contrast injection rate ✔✔VENC
As the number of phase encodings is increased from 256 to 512, SNR (signal to noise ratio):
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Doubles
D. Does not change
E. Quadruples ✔✔Decreases
A magnetic vector possesses attributes of both _ and ____.

A. Strength; magnitude
B. Direction; purpose
C. Strength; flow
D. Magnitude; direction ✔✔Magnitude; direction
What element in the body is the principal nucleus utilized in clinical MR imaging?
A. Helium
B. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Calcium ✔✔Hydrogen
Which of the following best describes an IR sequence?
A. A 180° pulse followed by a 90°/180° combination
B. A 90° pulse followed by a 180° pulse
C. A train of gradient echoes
D. A train of spin echoes ✔✔A 180° pulse followed by a 90°/180° combination

Gradient echo sequences requiring high signal from fluid are known as all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. T2* gradient echo
B. Steady-state gradient echo
C. Coherent gradient echo
D. Incoherent gradient echo ✔✔Incoherent gradient echo
The medial and lateral rectus muscles are located in the:
A. Ears
B. Posterior pelvic region
C. Proximal calves
D. Eyes
E. Superior shoulder regions
F. Soft tissues of the neck ✔✔Eyes
Reducing the number of lines filled in k-space will produce an image:
A. With a decrease in spatial resolution
B. With a increase in spatial resolution

C. With an decrease in overall SNR
D. With an increase in overall SNR
E. With a reduced overall scan time
F. B, C and E only
G. A, D and E only ✔✔A, D and E only
Reducing the number of lines filled in k-space reduces the number of phase encoding steps,
resulting in shorter scan time, an increase in overall SNR, but a decrease in spatial resolution.
The smallest object that can be resolved in an image acquired with a 24cm FOV and a 272 x 272
matrix is _ mm.
A. 0.76mm
B. 0.88mm
C. 0.93mm
D. 1.13mm
E. 1.24mm ✔✔0.88mm

Patient Care – Radiology Exam Review
[ARRT] – [Appleton & Lange Review]
Already Passed
A nosocomial infection is a(n)
(A) infection acquired at a large gathering.
(B) upper respiratory infection.
(C) infection acquired in a hospital.
(D) type of rhinitis. ✔✔Infection acquired in a hospital.
Which of the following patient rights is violated by discussing privileged patient information
with an individual who is not involved with the patient’s care?

The right to considerate and respectful care
The right to privacy
The right to continuity of care
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only ✔✔The Right To Privacy

The most effective method of sterilization is
(A) dry heat.
(B) moist heat.
(C) pasteurization.
(D) freezing. ✔✔Moist heat.
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found
guilty of
(A) invasion of privacy.
(B) slander.
(C) libel.
(D) defamation. ✔✔Invasion of privacy.
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
(A) antiseptics.
(B) bacteriostatics.
(C) antifungal agents.

(D) disinfectants. ✔✔Disinfectants.
Which of the following must be included in the patient’s medical record or chart?

Diagnostic and therapeutic orders
Medical history
Informed consent
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔Diagnostic and Therapeutic Orders
Medical History
Informed Consent
The pulse can be detected only by the use of a stethoscope in which of the following locations?
(A) Wrist
(B) Apex of the heart

(C) Groin
(D) Neck ✔✔Apex of the heart
An esophagogram might be requested for patients with which of the following esophageal
disorders/symptoms?

Varices
Achalasia
Dysphasia
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔Varices
Achalasia
When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatinine range?
(A) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
(B) 4.5 to 6 mg/100 mL

ARRT BOARD EXAM (2022/2023)
ALREADY PASSED
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 parts of the oral cavity? ✔✔Floor of the mouth, retromolar trigone, gingiva,
anterior 2/3 of tongue, hard palate
What is the tolerance for gantry & collimator angle indicators? ✔✔1.0˚
What does T1b glottic cancer involve according to the AJCC staging system? ✔✔Both vocal
cords

What is the most common breast cancer diagnosis? ✔✔Invasive infiltrating ductal carcinoma
When a patient is treated with an SAD of 12 cm, what would the SSD be? ✔✔88 cm
What is the single most effective way of preventing the spread of infection? ✔✔Washing hands
What is the most common dose-limiting toxicity for chemotherapeutic drugs?
✔✔Myelosuppresion
What is the most common form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma? ✔✔Mycosis fungoides
What is the TD 5/5 for the whole liver? ✔✔30 Gy
What must a treatment prescription contain? ✔✔Total dose, daily dose, orientation of treatment
fields, fractionation scheme, beam energy, beam-modifying devices, anatomic site, treatment
technique

Which phase after total body exposure to radiation is characterized by having no symptoms?
✔✔Latent phase
What is a general characteristic of well-differentiated tumors? ✔✔Benign
Which primary diagnosis indicates prophylactic cranial irradiation? ✔✔Small cell carcinoma
What is used to prevent a hot spot at the junction of two treatment fields with a small hinge
angle? ✔✔Wedge
What is a near miss in radiation therapy treatment delivery? ✔✔A harmful event that was caught
prior to the delivery of treatment
What is included in the ITV? ✔✔PTV, CTV, & GTV
What type of acute radiation syndrome results from a whole body dose of 1000-5000 cGy?
✔✔Gastrointestinal

Through which organ/tissue are intrathecal drug injections administered? ✔✔Spinal cord
What is the purpose of an excisional biopsy? ✔✔Remove the entire tumor & any local spread
What can be used to compensate for an irregular skin surface due to missing or curved tissue?
✔✔Bolus, wedges, shielding blocks
Near what vertebral level does the spinal cord usually end? ✔✔L1-L2
What does ipsilateral mean? ✔✔The same side of the body
What is the TD 5/5 for 1/3 of the brain? ✔✔60 Gy
Which cell type is more radiosensitive? ✔✔Basal cells
What can be used to confirm patient identity when performing time out procedures?
✔✔Checking ID bracelet & asking name, asking patient’s name & comparing with the name
called, comparing patient with his/her picture in the chart

PATIENT CARE – ARRT X-RAY BOARD
EXAM LATEST 2023 RATED A+
The normal body temperature taken orally for a healthy adult is:
A. 97.6 degrees F
B. 98.6 degrees F
C. 99.6 degrees F
D. 100.6 degrees F ✔✔B. 98.6 degrees F
The normal range for adult systolic blood pressure is:
A. 60 – 80
B. 80 – 100
C. 100 – 120
D. 120 – 140 ✔✔C. 100 – 120
The normal range for adult pulse rate is:

A. 40 – 60 beats per minute
B. 60 – 100 beats per minute
C. 80 – 100 beats per minute
D. 100 – 120 beats per minute ✔✔B. 60 – 100 beats per minute
The normal range for adult diastolic blood pressure is:
A. 60 – 80
B. 80 – 100
C. 100 – 120
D. 120 – 140 ✔✔A. 60 – 80
The most accurate body temperature measurement can be obtained by what method?
A. oral
B. rectal
C. tympanic
D. axillary ✔✔A. rectal

Which blood pressure reading is associated with the contraction of the left ventricle?
A. systolic
B. diastolic ✔✔A. systolic
The diastolic blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure exerted on the arterials walls
during:
A. atrial contraction
B. right ventricle contraction
C. relaxation of the left ventricle
D. relaxation of the atria ✔✔C. relaxation of the left ventricle
The measurement of oxygen saturation of the blood is accomplished with a:
A. stethoscope
B. blood test

C. sphygmomanometer
D. pulse oximeter ✔✔D. pulse oximeter
A patient could be considered hypoxic if the blood oxygen saturation falls below:
A. 100%
B. 96%
C. 93%
D. 90% ✔✔D. 90%
Upon noticing that any of a patient’s vital signs are abnormal, the radiologic technologist’s
priority should be to:
A. complete the exam as quickly as possible so the images are available for diagnosis
B. stop the exam immediately and stabilize the patient
C. call a nurse
D. return the patient to their floor or unit ✔✔B. stop the exam immediately and stabilize the
patient

ARRT Patient Care Questions and
Answers Already Passed
1) Which of the following statements is correct with regard to assisting a patient from a
wheelchair to an x-ray table?
A. The patient’s stronger side should be closer to the x-ray table.
B. The patient’s weaker side should be closer to the x-ray table.
C. The wheelchair should directly face the x-ray table.
D. The wheelchair should be parallel with the x-ray table. ✔✔A. The patient’s stronger side
should be closer to the x-ray table.
2) Sanction/injunction by the ARRT can result from:

conviction of a felony.
failing to shield a patient.
interpreting images and providing the patient with that information.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔A. 1 only
3) For medicolegal reasons, radiographic images are required to include all the following
information except
A. the patient’s name and/or identification number.
B. the patient’s birth date.
C. a right- or left-side marker.
D. the date of the examination. ✔✔B. the patient’s birth date.
4) A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals could be
found guilty of
A. invasion of privacy.
B. slander.
C. libel.
D. defamation. ✔✔A. invasion of privacy.

5) An iatragenic infection is one caused by
A. physician intervention.
B. blood-borne pathogens.
C. chemotherapy.
D. infected droplets. ✔✔A. physician intervention.
6) Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient following a barium sulfate
contrast examination?

Increase fluid and fiber intake for several days.
Changes in stool color will occur until all barium has been evacuated.
Contact a physician if no bowel movement occurs in 24 hours.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔D. 1, 2, and 3.

7) Logrolling is a method of moving patients with suspected
A. head injury
B. spinal injury
C. bowel obstruction
D. extremity fracture ✔✔B. spinal injury.
8) A patient will be required to ingest barium sulfate suspension in order to demonstrate which of
the following structures?

Duodenum
Pylorus
Ilium
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔B. 1 and 2 only.

ARRT Ethics and Standards Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
The ARRT Standard of Ethics is made up of 2 major areas. ✔✔Part A-Code of Ethics. Part B –
Rules of Ethics
The following is know as the _.
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists promotes high standards of patient care by
recognizing qualified individuals in medical imaging, interventional procedures and radiation
therapy. ✔✔The mission statement of the ARRT
The standards of ethics apply to student radiographers. T/F ✔✔True
Which part of the standard of ethics is enforceable? ✔✔Part B – Rules of Ethics
Which part of the standard of ethics are considered a guide or aspirational? ✔✔Part A – Code of
Ethics

Final exam- ARRT Latest Update
Rated A+
The American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is the national organization for:
A. reviewing publications for accuracy
B. registering and endorsing research policy
C. registering qualified, ethical technologists through testing and certification
D. all of the above ✔✔C. registering qualified, ethical technologists through testing and
certification
Monitoring technologists for ethical conduct is a function of the:
A. ASRT
B. ARRT
C. ACR
D. RSNA ✔✔B. ARRT
The ARRT requires documentation of approved continuing education:
A. annually
B. every 5 years

C. biannually
D. semiannually ✔✔C. biannually
The ARRT certifying tests are:
A. electronically taken by applicants
B. scheduled for specific dates and times
C. monitored by a certified and registered technologists
D. available for student review ✔✔A. electronically taken by applicants
ARRT certification requirements consist of:
A. completion of appropriate didactic and clinical education in the field being
tested
B. high moral and ethical conduct
C. successful completion of the certifying examination
D. all of the above ✔✔D. all of the above
Maintaining certification in good standing requires the following, except:
A. payment of an annual fee

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