ARRT Test Prep, LIMITED X-RAY
CORE Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is
its ability to? -
correct answer ✅Ionize
Describe the damage potential of ionization? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅Carcinogenesis - Stochastic/Non-Threshold Effect
.1 Rem = ? Seivert -
correct answer ✅1 Sievert
0.1 Gray = ? Rad -
correct answer ✅10 Rad
,ARRT Test Prep, LIMITED X-RAY
CORE Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
1 Gray = ? Rad -
correct answer ✅100 Rad
What is Aplastic Anemia? When dose it occur? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅25 Rads or .25 Gray
What is Cataractogenesis? -
correct answer ✅Process of Cataract Formation
Cataractogenesis occurs after acute or chronic exposures of how
many Rads? -
correct answer ✅200 Rads, 2 Gray
Skin Eyrythemia (Skin Redning) occurs above? -
correct answer ✅Above 200 Rad, 2 Gray
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CORE Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Temporary Sterility occurs in the adult male at acute doses of how
many Rads? -
correct answer ✅250 Rads, 2.5 Gray
Pregnant radiographer should? (3) -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅OCCUPATIONAL exposures only.
Monthly Dosimeter reports does NOT include? -
correct answer ✅Natural or Background Radiation
What is the recommended monthly dose-equivalent limit for the
fetus in the third trimester? -
correct answer ✅0.5 mSv
.05 Rem
, ARRT Test Prep, LIMITED X-RAY
CORE Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
NRCP 116
Radiation workers cumulative dose-equivalent limit is determined
by? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅50 mSv (5 Rem)
When using a C-Arm mobile unit, the intensification tower should
be? -
correct answer ✅As close as possible to the patient to reduce
patient dose and unnecessary magnification.
Radiation exposure in air = ? -
correct answer ✅Roentgens - Ionization in air dose measurement.
CORE Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is
its ability to? -
correct answer ✅Ionize
Describe the damage potential of ionization? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅Carcinogenesis - Stochastic/Non-Threshold Effect
.1 Rem = ? Seivert -
correct answer ✅1 Sievert
0.1 Gray = ? Rad -
correct answer ✅10 Rad
,ARRT Test Prep, LIMITED X-RAY
CORE Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
1 Gray = ? Rad -
correct answer ✅100 Rad
What is Aplastic Anemia? When dose it occur? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅25 Rads or .25 Gray
What is Cataractogenesis? -
correct answer ✅Process of Cataract Formation
Cataractogenesis occurs after acute or chronic exposures of how
many Rads? -
correct answer ✅200 Rads, 2 Gray
Skin Eyrythemia (Skin Redning) occurs above? -
correct answer ✅Above 200 Rad, 2 Gray
,ARRT Test Prep, LIMITED X-RAY
CORE Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Temporary Sterility occurs in the adult male at acute doses of how
many Rads? -
correct answer ✅250 Rads, 2.5 Gray
Pregnant radiographer should? (3) -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅OCCUPATIONAL exposures only.
Monthly Dosimeter reports does NOT include? -
correct answer ✅Natural or Background Radiation
What is the recommended monthly dose-equivalent limit for the
fetus in the third trimester? -
correct answer ✅0.5 mSv
.05 Rem
, ARRT Test Prep, LIMITED X-RAY
CORE Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
NRCP 116
Radiation workers cumulative dose-equivalent limit is determined
by? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅50 mSv (5 Rem)
When using a C-Arm mobile unit, the intensification tower should
be? -
correct answer ✅As close as possible to the patient to reduce
patient dose and unnecessary magnification.
Radiation exposure in air = ? -
correct answer ✅Roentgens - Ionization in air dose measurement.
