ARRT Mock Registry #2 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
The portion of contrast that is caused by variations in the anatomy
or is secondary to pathologic changes is called: -
correct answer ✅subject contrast
What is the primary evaluation criteria for the parietoacanthal
projection? -
correct answer ✅petrous pyramids are projected inferior to the
maxillary sinuses
The inferosuperior projection of the shoulder demonstrates what
anteriorly?
a. coronoid process
b. acromion
c. corocoid process
d. greater tubercle -
correct answer ✅c. corocoid process
The obliquity used to demonstrate zygapophyseal joints of the
lumbar spine is 45 degrees. How is the correctness determined on
the radiograph?
a. relationship of the pedicle and the lumbar body
, ARRT Mock Registry #2 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
b. space between adjacent vertebral bodies
c. distance between the ear and tip of the front leg of the "Scottie
Dog"
d. amount of curve in the lumbar region -
correct answer ✅a. relationship of the pedicle and the lumbar
body
How should the radiographer handle a water-sealed pleural
drainage set when transporting a patient with a chest tube in
place? -
correct answer ✅by keeping the drainage set below the level of
the chest
You are radiographing a geriatric patient for Lspine. Optimal
radiograph requires a technique of 70 @ 40; what changes would
you make to maintain adequate density and reduce exposure to the
patient? -
correct answer ✅increase kVp by 15% with a 50% decrease in mAs
The junction of the transverse and descending colon forms what? -
correct answer ✅splenic flexure
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
The portion of contrast that is caused by variations in the anatomy
or is secondary to pathologic changes is called: -
correct answer ✅subject contrast
What is the primary evaluation criteria for the parietoacanthal
projection? -
correct answer ✅petrous pyramids are projected inferior to the
maxillary sinuses
The inferosuperior projection of the shoulder demonstrates what
anteriorly?
a. coronoid process
b. acromion
c. corocoid process
d. greater tubercle -
correct answer ✅c. corocoid process
The obliquity used to demonstrate zygapophyseal joints of the
lumbar spine is 45 degrees. How is the correctness determined on
the radiograph?
a. relationship of the pedicle and the lumbar body
, ARRT Mock Registry #2 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
b. space between adjacent vertebral bodies
c. distance between the ear and tip of the front leg of the "Scottie
Dog"
d. amount of curve in the lumbar region -
correct answer ✅a. relationship of the pedicle and the lumbar
body
How should the radiographer handle a water-sealed pleural
drainage set when transporting a patient with a chest tube in
place? -
correct answer ✅by keeping the drainage set below the level of
the chest
You are radiographing a geriatric patient for Lspine. Optimal
radiograph requires a technique of 70 @ 40; what changes would
you make to maintain adequate density and reduce exposure to the
patient? -
correct answer ✅increase kVp by 15% with a 50% decrease in mAs
The junction of the transverse and descending colon forms what? -
correct answer ✅splenic flexure
