ARRT Radiography Exam Review
[ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST VERSION
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LATEST UPDATE 2026 GRADED A
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in
the patient, it is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Assault
UNLAWFUL TOUCHING or touching WITHOUT CONSENT , harm resulting from
physical contact with the radiographer, and IMAGING WRONG BODY PART or against
the patients will is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
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 ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is
known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Libel
ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of
character or loss of reputation is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE
for an employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER Let the master answer.
RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the
NEGLIGENCE is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
The thing speaks for itself.
,The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of
Ethics. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire
TO BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. - CORRECT ANSWER Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry
SANCTIONS for violations. - CORRECT ANSWER 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - CORRECT ANSWER 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER 100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - CORRECT
ANSWER 60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING
level of HYPERTENSION. - CORRECT ANSWER 90
Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of
SHOCK. - CORRECT ANSWER 50
,The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - CORRECT
ANSWER 3 to 5
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock. -
CORRECT ANSWER Hypovolemic
When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic
DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. - CORRECT
ANSWER Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. - CORRECT
ANSWER Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart
function. - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may
follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Restlessness and
apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.
3) Pale skin.
4) Weakness.
5) Alteration in ability to think.
6) Cool, clammy skin.
7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Stop
procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.
3) Call for help.
4) Determine blood pressure.
5) Administer oxygen.
6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or
hepatic failure. - CORRECT ANSWER Overdose
What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
, What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media
injection? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Nausea/Vomiting
2) Sneezing
3) Sensation of Heat
4) Itching
5) Hoarseness of Voice
6) Coughing
7) Urticaria
8) Dyspnea
9) Loss of Consciousness
10) Convulsions
11) Cardiac Arrest
12) Paralysis
13) Change in Orientation
________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - CORRECT ANSWER
Iodinated Ionic Contrast Media
________ do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges. - CORRECT
ANSWER Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
________ has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it is not
ionized. - CORRECT ANSWER Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
What is the atomic number for IODINE? - CORRECT ANSWER 53
What is the atomic number for BARIUM? - CORRECT ANSWER 56
What is the atomic number for TUNGSTEN? - CORRECT ANSWER 74
What letter represents the ATOMIC MASS NUMBER? - CORRECT ANSWER A
What letter represents the ATOMIC NUMBER? - CORRECT ANSWER Z
In what order is venipuncture performed? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Wash hands.
2) Put on gloves.
3) Place tourniquet in place.
4) Select vein.
5) Cleanse area.
6) Remove air from syringe/tubing.
7) Insert needle.
[ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST VERSION
[QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH
PRACTICE EXAM DETAILED AND
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS-
LATEST UPDATE 2026 GRADED A
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in
the patient, it is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Assault
UNLAWFUL TOUCHING or touching WITHOUT CONSENT , harm resulting from
physical contact with the radiographer, and IMAGING WRONG BODY PART or against
the patients will is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
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 ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is
known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Libel
ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of
character or loss of reputation is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE
for an employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER Let the master answer.
RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the
NEGLIGENCE is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
The thing speaks for itself.
,The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of
Ethics. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire
TO BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. - CORRECT ANSWER Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry
SANCTIONS for violations. - CORRECT ANSWER 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - CORRECT ANSWER 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER 100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - CORRECT
ANSWER 60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING
level of HYPERTENSION. - CORRECT ANSWER 90
Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of
SHOCK. - CORRECT ANSWER 50
,The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - CORRECT
ANSWER 3 to 5
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock. -
CORRECT ANSWER Hypovolemic
When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic
DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. - CORRECT
ANSWER Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. - CORRECT
ANSWER Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart
function. - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may
follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Restlessness and
apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.
3) Pale skin.
4) Weakness.
5) Alteration in ability to think.
6) Cool, clammy skin.
7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Stop
procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.
3) Call for help.
4) Determine blood pressure.
5) Administer oxygen.
6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or
hepatic failure. - CORRECT ANSWER Overdose
What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
, What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media
injection? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Nausea/Vomiting
2) Sneezing
3) Sensation of Heat
4) Itching
5) Hoarseness of Voice
6) Coughing
7) Urticaria
8) Dyspnea
9) Loss of Consciousness
10) Convulsions
11) Cardiac Arrest
12) Paralysis
13) Change in Orientation
________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - CORRECT ANSWER
Iodinated Ionic Contrast Media
________ do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges. - CORRECT
ANSWER Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
________ has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it is not
ionized. - CORRECT ANSWER Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
What is the atomic number for IODINE? - CORRECT ANSWER 53
What is the atomic number for BARIUM? - CORRECT ANSWER 56
What is the atomic number for TUNGSTEN? - CORRECT ANSWER 74
What letter represents the ATOMIC MASS NUMBER? - CORRECT ANSWER A
What letter represents the ATOMIC NUMBER? - CORRECT ANSWER Z
In what order is venipuncture performed? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Wash hands.
2) Put on gloves.
3) Place tourniquet in place.
4) Select vein.
5) Cleanse area.
6) Remove air from syringe/tubing.
7) Insert needle.
