{"id":109719,"date":"2023-07-24T19:49:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T19:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=109719"},"modified":"2023-07-24T19:49:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T19:49:40","slug":"arrt-practice-questions-with-completed-correct-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/24\/arrt-practice-questions-with-completed-correct-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"ARRT Practice Questions With Completed Correct Answers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray?<br>Myelogram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written defamation of character is known as?<br>Libel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria?<br>Antihistamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is another name for hives?<br>Urticaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A skin rash triggered by a reaction to food, medicine, or other irritants.<br>Hive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urticaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transmission of an infection by insects such as a tick or mosquito is known as a?<br>Vector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When an object is free of all microorganisms it is termed?<br>Sterile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is the IV bag 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein?<br>To prevent the backflow of blood into the tubing which forms a clot and obstructs the flow of the IV fluid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inanimate object that is been in contact with an infectious organism is a?<br>Fomite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the person.<br>Contraindication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main advantage of using non-ionic water-soluble contrast media on the patient would be?<br>Fewer adverse reactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of radiographic procedure requires an intrathecal injection?<br>Myelogram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>__<\/strong> is a route of administration for drugs via an injection into the spinal canal<br>intrathecal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which gauge size has the biggest lumen?<br>The smallest number gauge has the biggest lumen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the CR is angled 40\u00b0 Cephalic what projection of the calcareous so calcis are you taking?<br>Plantodorsal Projection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the thoracic cavity each lung is enclosed in a?<br>Pleura<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which projection of the foot will best demonstrate the long arch?<br>Lateralmedial erect or weight-bearing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the AP axial projection Townes of the skull with the CR directed 30\u00b0 caudal to the OML and passing midway between the EAM which structures best demonstrated?<br>Occipital Bone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>objects like stones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>showing no sign of life; lifeless.<br>inanimate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<br>Myelogram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to control voluntary motion is?<br>Careful explanation of the procedure to the patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is demonstrated on the oblique position of the cervical spine?<br>Intervertebral foramina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In relation to the Esophagus the trachea is located where?<br>The trachea is anterior in relation to the esophagus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which position will demonstrate the right axillary ribs?<br>RPO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LAO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The manubrial notch is located at the level of?<br>T2-t3 interspace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which projection of the ankle would best demonstrate the distal tibio fibular joint?<br>Medial oblique 45\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the position of the gallbladder in a Asthenic patient?<br>Inferior and medial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The true lateral position of the skull uses which of the following principles?<br>Interpupillary line perpendicular to the IR<br>MSP parallel to the IR<br>IOML parallel to the IR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During myelography a contrast medium is injected into which space?<br>Subarachnoid space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which position of the elbow will separate the radial head neck and tuberosity from the superimposition of the ulna?<br>Lateral or external oblique<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the patient in the PA position and the OML and CR perpendicular to the IR where will the Petrous pyramids be demonstrated within the orbits?<br>Completely within the orbits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sternoclavicular joint is best demonstrated with the patient PA and ?<br>A slightly oblique position with the affected side adjacent to the IR. RAO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What position will demonstrate the patients left kidney parallel to the IR and the right kidney perpendicular to the IR?<br>30 degrees RPO or LAO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which position will demonstrate the lumbar intervertebral foramina?<br>Lateral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which position will demonstrate the apophyseal joints closest to the IR?<br>RPO (right)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LPO (left)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How should a patient be examined for separation of the AC joint?<br>Erect position with use of weights to improve demonstration of both joints<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coronoid process can be visualized in profile in what position of the elbow?<br>Both medial and internal AP oblique<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the lesser tubercle is in profile for the AP shoulder joint the humorus is in which rotation?<br>Internal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the greater tubercle is in profile then the humorous is in which rotation?<br>External<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of fracture is it called when a bone is driven into another bone?<br>Impacted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No grid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Times mAs by\u2026)<br>1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Times mAs by\u2026)<br>2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6:1<br>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8:1<br>4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most commonly used<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:1<br>5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:1<br>6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Density Maintenance Formula<br>mAs1 = D1 squared<br>mAs2 D2 squared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inverse square law<br>I1= D2 squared<br>I2 D1 squared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the establish fetal does limit guideline for pregnant radiograph&#8217;s during the entire gestation period?<br>0.5 rem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 mSv<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>500mrem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should you use if you have to restrain a child or infant in order to perform a procedure?<br>Restraining them with the use of a mechanical device if you cannot use a mechanical device have the patients father hold the child<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the NCRP the annual occupational full body does equipment limit is?<br>5 rem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50 mSv<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5000mrem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How will the x-ray photons intensity be affected if the SID is doubled?<br>The intensity of the beam will decrease four times this is known as the inverse square law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the patient received 2000 MRAD during a 10 minute fluoro exam how much exposure will the patient recieve in five-minutes?<br>1000 Mrad which is half of what they received in 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The photo electric effect is an interaction between x-ray photons and\u2026<br>And inner shell electron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is recommended for the pregnant radiographer to use as far as the dosimeter badge?<br>Wear one dosimeter badge outside the lead apron at the collar level and one dosimeter badge inside the lead apron at the level of the waist so A total of two badges are worn and these badges position should never be interchanged<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is likely to occur if 25 Rad is delivered to fetus in early pregnancy?<br>Spontaneous abortion will occur if 25 rad were to be delivered to fetus during the second through the 10th week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>skeletal abnormalities may appear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does filtration affect the primary beam?<br>It increases the average energy of the primary beam by filtering out the low-energy photons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unit of measurement used to express occupational exposure is the?<br>REM (seivert)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unit of absorbed dose is?<br>Rad (gray)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biologic material is most sensitive to irradiation under which condition?<br>Oxygenated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reduction in the intensity of the x-ray beam as it passes through a material is termed?<br>Attenuation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest amount of diagnostic x-ray absorption occurs in which tissue?<br>Bone since it is the most dense tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of radiation on biological material are dependent on several factors. If a quantity of radiation is delivered to a body over a long period of time the fact will be?<br>The effect will be less than if it were delivered all at one time for a short period of time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What interaction contributes most to occupational exposure?<br>Compton Scatter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What factors affect both the quality and the quantity of the primary been?<br>Half value layer (hvl)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unit of exposure in air is?<br>Roentgen (C\/kg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How often should lead aprons and lead gloves be check for cracks?<br>Annually or once a year by the fluoroscope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which radiation monitors function on the basis of stimulated luminescence?<br>0SL and TLD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the single most important scattering object in both radiography in Fluoroscopy?<br>The patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A group of exposure factors are given which one will deliver the least amount of exposure?<br>Highest KVp with lowest mass will give the least or safest amount<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of filters in a film badge is?<br>To measure radiation quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compton scatter occurs when a high-energy incident electron ejects what?<br>An outer shell electron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a fast screen film system is used with the slow screen film automatic system the resulting images are?<br>Too dark or overexposed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A change to 3 phase and 6 pulse = <em>__<\/em> (original mAs)<br>2\/3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A change to 3 phase and 12 pulse = <em>__<\/em> (original mAs)<br>1\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does a penetimeter evaluate?<br>Penumbra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edge blur<br>Penumbra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Field of view (FoV)\/ matrix =<br>Pixel Size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As matrix size increases pixel size<br>Decreases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>mAs controls<br>Density<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KVP controls<br>Contrast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windowing<br>Changing image brightness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrast Scale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A star pattern tests what?<br>Focal spot size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In three phase equipment half of the expected arc is a sign of?<br>Rectifier failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For three-phase equipment a synchronous spinning top test is used to check?<br>Rectifier function and test timer accuracy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a three phase equipment full-wave rectified current should have a____degree arc per second<br>360<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gentle curve usually has___speed,____contrast, and___latitude.<br>Slow<br>Low<br>Wide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypovolemic<br>Shock caused by lack of blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion of the latent image into a manifested image takes place in the?<br>Developer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decreasing film size from 14 x 17 to 8 x 10&#8243; will do what?<br>Decrease radiographic density and decrease the amount of scatter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A group of exposure factors are given consisting of MA and time. Which will produce the greatest radiographic density?<br>Multiply all factors<br>the highest mas will produce the highest density<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High mass equals high <strong>__<\/strong><br>Density<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of leveling and windowing of digital images determines?<br>Contrast<br>adjusting the level adjusts the optical density and adjusting the window adjust the contrast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exposure factors are given of KVP and mas using a non-grid exposure. How much mass would you be used if you use the 8 to 1 grid?<br>The grid conversion factor of the 8 to 1 is four so you would multiply your mass using a non-grid exposure by four<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unopened boxes of radiographic film should be stored away from radiation and\u2026<br>In the vertical position or on the end<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be suitable for use in intensifying screen a phosphor should have what characteristic?<br>High conversion efficiency, High x-ray absorption and a high atomic number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the automatic processors circulation system is too?<br>Agitate, mix and filter solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The height of the lead strips divided by the width of the interspace material is defined as?<br>Grid ratio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When going from a lower kVP to a higher kvp what will happen?<br>You will have greater exposure latitude produce a longer scale of contrast and produce more scatter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Misalignment of the tube part IR relationship results in?<br>Shape distortion<br>elongation occurs from angling of the tube<br>Foreshortening occurs from angling of the part<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What has an effect on recorded detail?<br>SID is directly proportional<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing SID will decrease magnification and increase recorded detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A decrease in SID will do what to magnification?<br>Do what to recorded detail?<br>Increase magnification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decrease recorded detail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing SID will______magnification and_____recorded detail.<br>Decrease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A smaller focal spot size will____recorded detail since the focal spot blur is smaller?<br>Increase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A larger focal spot size will____recorded details since greater blur is produced<br>Decrease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Density (brightness) is controlled by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of the exit (remnant) rays sticking the IR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Window leveling<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>What controls the number of electrons passing from the cathode to the anode an x-ray tube?<br>Mas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What controls the quantity of the x-rays produced at the anode?<br>Mas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantity<br>Mas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality<br>Kvp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What controls the amount of radiation exiting the x-ray tube?<br>Mas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mas is increased density is____in the same amount<br>Increased<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mas is decreased density_____in the same amount<br>Decreases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What directly controls the energy or quality of the x-rays produced?<br>Kvp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As KVP <strong>_<\/strong>, a greater potential difference exists between the cathode in the anode<br>Increases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the_____ __________increases, the electrons from the cathode strike the anode in greater numbers and with greater energy<br>Potential difference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Kvp increases a greater potential difference excists which results in an increase level of production of___wavelength and high-energy radiation<br>Short<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KVP&#8217;s affect on density is governed by what?<br>15% rule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A increases in KVp of 15% <em>_<\/em> density<br>Doubles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A decrease in KVp by 15% <strong>_<\/strong> density<br>1\/2s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intensity of the x-ray beam is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the source of x-rays and the image receptor<br>Inverse square law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intensity is measured in<br>Roentgens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>coulombs\/kilogram (SI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Radiographic density is a function of what?<br>Beam intensity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beam intensity is governed by the?<br>Inverse square law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inverse square law describes changes in____ <strong>__<\/strong><br>Beam intensity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(and radiographic density which is a function of being intensity)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the SID is doubled intensity (density)\u2026.<br>Decreases four times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If distance is halved, intensity (density) \u2026<br>Increase four times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Variations in intensity is the result of the____of the x-ray beam as it travels through space<br>Divergence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different atomic number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same numbers of neutrons<br>Isotones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same element<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same atomic number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different mass<br>Isotope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different atomic number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same mass<br>Isobar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the first part of the first term of a pregnancy what type of abnormalities occur?<br>Skeletal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the second part of the first term of pregnancy what type of abnormalities occur?<br>Neurologic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General diagnostic exams deliver a fetal dose less than <strong>_-<\/strong> RAD<br>1-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malignancy<br>Leukemia<br>Genetic effects<br>Stochastic effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stochastic effects have a <strong><em><strong><em>, _<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><br>Dose- response curve<br>Linear, non-threshold<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Max leakage radiation<br>100 Mr\/h at 1m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As OFD increases<br>Resolution<br>Quality<br>Decreases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As FFS increases<br>Resolution<br>Quality<br>Decreases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A proportional increase in SID and OiD<br>No change in resolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher sampling frequencies<br>Aliasing artifacts are more obvious<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower sampling frequencies aliasing artifacts\u2026<br>.. are less obvious<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moire effect<br>Aliasing artifact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occurs when using stationary grids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When SID is increased the recorded detail is?<br>Increased<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best recorded detail when using a <strong>__<\/strong> SID<br>Long<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a <strong>_<\/strong> relationship between recorded detail and SID<br>Direct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A image plate front material<br>Carbon fiber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interspace materials of a grid<br>Alumunium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic fiber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As matrix size increases pixel size <strong>__<\/strong><br>Decreases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pixel size is <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> related to resolution<br>Inversely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dynamic range =<br>Pixel depth\/ shades of gray<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More bits = <em>__<\/em> shades of gray<br>More<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pix depth is <strong>_<\/strong> to resolution<br>Unrelated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A increase in matrix size results in\u2026..<br>smaller pixels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improved resolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does aluminum filtration remove?<br>Low-energy photons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A decrease in the number of photons=<br>A decrease in beam intensity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If low energy photons are removed the average energy of the beam is\u2026<br>Increased<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True or False<br>Even with filtration the max energy of the beam remains unchanged unless KV is changed<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pus in the thoracic cavity<br>Empyema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over distentions of air in the alveoli<br>Emphysema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congential Clubfoot<br>Talipes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deformed talus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>shortened Achilles&#8217; tendon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In which view is the OML at a 37\u00b0 angle?<br>Waters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In which view are the petrous ridges projected below the maxillary sinuses?<br>Waters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When are the petrous ridges below the orbits?<br>Caldwell at 30 degrees caudad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When are the petrous ridges in the bottom one thirds of the orbits?<br>PA caldwell 15 degrees caudad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When do the petrous ridges fill the orbits?<br>PA view<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the degree difference of the OML and the IOML for a baby or small child?<br>14 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the degree difference between the OML and IOML for an adult?<br>7 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glossitis<br>Inflammation of the tongue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 sec<br>1000ms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smallest 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