ARRT Positioning Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
When modifying the PA axial projection of the skull to demonstrate
superior orbital fissures, the central ray is directed -
correct answer ✅20° to 25° caudad.
What's accurate positioning or evaluation criteria for an AP
projection of the normal knee?
W. Femorotibial interspaces equal bilaterally.
I. The AP projection of the knee superimposes the patella and
femur.
N. The CR should enter at the knee joint, located ½ in. distal to the
patellar apex. -
correct answer ✅W,I and N
To visualize the rotundum foramina -
correct answer ✅25° to 30° caudad
To visualize the inferior orbital fissures -
correct answer ✅20° to 25° cephalad
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding a PA
projection of the paranasal sinuses? -
,ARRT Positioning Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅The OML is elevated 15 degrees from the
horizontal.
The petrous pyramids projects into the lower third of the orbit.
The frontal and ethmoidal sinuses are visualized.
The lateral aspect of the obturator foramen is formed by the -
correct answer ✅Ischium
Which of the following is a vessel that does not carry oxygenated
blood? -
correct answer ✅Pulmonary Artery
The AP axial projection of the chest for pulmonary apices (prevents
apices above clavicles) -
correct answer ✅Requires 15 to 20 degrees of cephalad
angulation
Should demonstrate the medial ends of the clavicles equidistant
from the vertebral column
Evaluation criteria for a lateral projection of the humerus include -
correct answer ✅Epicondyles perpendicular to the IR
Lesser tubercle in profile
, ARRT Positioning Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Superimposed epicondyles
Which of the following positions is used to demonstrate vertical
patellar fractures and the patellofemoral articulation? -
correct answer ✅Tangetial patella
Esophageal varices are best demonstrated in which of the following
positions? -
correct answer ✅Recumbent
What's demonstrated in image B on the oblique lumbar spine -
correct answer ✅Zygapophyseal articulations
Superior articular processes
Inferior articular processes
The axiolateral, or horizontal beam, projection of the hip requires
the IR to be placed -
correct answer ✅Perpendicular to the CR
Parallel to the long axis of the femoral neck
In contact with the lateral surface of the body
Answers (Grade A+)
When modifying the PA axial projection of the skull to demonstrate
superior orbital fissures, the central ray is directed -
correct answer ✅20° to 25° caudad.
What's accurate positioning or evaluation criteria for an AP
projection of the normal knee?
W. Femorotibial interspaces equal bilaterally.
I. The AP projection of the knee superimposes the patella and
femur.
N. The CR should enter at the knee joint, located ½ in. distal to the
patellar apex. -
correct answer ✅W,I and N
To visualize the rotundum foramina -
correct answer ✅25° to 30° caudad
To visualize the inferior orbital fissures -
correct answer ✅20° to 25° cephalad
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding a PA
projection of the paranasal sinuses? -
,ARRT Positioning Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅The OML is elevated 15 degrees from the
horizontal.
The petrous pyramids projects into the lower third of the orbit.
The frontal and ethmoidal sinuses are visualized.
The lateral aspect of the obturator foramen is formed by the -
correct answer ✅Ischium
Which of the following is a vessel that does not carry oxygenated
blood? -
correct answer ✅Pulmonary Artery
The AP axial projection of the chest for pulmonary apices (prevents
apices above clavicles) -
correct answer ✅Requires 15 to 20 degrees of cephalad
angulation
Should demonstrate the medial ends of the clavicles equidistant
from the vertebral column
Evaluation criteria for a lateral projection of the humerus include -
correct answer ✅Epicondyles perpendicular to the IR
Lesser tubercle in profile
, ARRT Positioning Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Superimposed epicondyles
Which of the following positions is used to demonstrate vertical
patellar fractures and the patellofemoral articulation? -
correct answer ✅Tangetial patella
Esophageal varices are best demonstrated in which of the following
positions? -
correct answer ✅Recumbent
What's demonstrated in image B on the oblique lumbar spine -
correct answer ✅Zygapophyseal articulations
Superior articular processes
Inferior articular processes
The axiolateral, or horizontal beam, projection of the hip requires
the IR to be placed -
correct answer ✅Perpendicular to the CR
Parallel to the long axis of the femoral neck
In contact with the lateral surface of the body
