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ARRT (Radiography Certification Exam) Prep –
Complete Certification EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM 2026/2027
Which of the following positions would best demonstrate a double-
contrast visualization of the left and right colic flexures?
A. left lateral decubitus
B. AP recumbent
C. Right lateral decubitus
D. AP erect ......ANSWER......D. AP erect
In which of the following positions are a barium filled pyloric canal and
duodenal bulb best demonstrated during a GI series?
A. RAO
B. Left lateral
C. recumbent PA
D. recumbent AP ......ANSWER......A RAO
What position is frequently used to project the GB away from the
vertebrae in the asthenic patient?
A. RAO
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B. LAO
C. left lateral decubitus
D. PA erect ......ANSWER......B. LAO
Which of the following barium/air-filled anatomic structures is best
demonstrated in the RAO position?
A. splenic flexure
B. hepatic flexure
C. sigmoid colon
D. illeocecal valve ......ANSWER......B. hepatic flexure
In what order should the following studies be conducted?
1. barium enema
2. intravenous urogram
3. Upper GI
A. 3, 1, 2
B. 1, 3, 2
C. 2, 1, 3
D. 2, 3, 1 ......ANSWER......C. 2, 1, 3
All of the following statements regarding the urinary system are true,
except
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A. the left kidney is usually higher than the right
B. the kidneys move inferiorly in the erect position
C. the upper, expanded part of the ureter is the hilum
D. vessels, nerves, and lymphatics pass through the renal hilum
......ANSWER......C. The upper, expanded part of the ureter is the hilum
Which of the following examinations require(s) restriction of the
patient's diet?
1. GI series
2. abdominal survey
3. urogram
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ......ANSWER......C. 1 and 3 only
During a GI examination, the AP recumbent projection of a stomach of
average size and shape will usually demonstrate
1. barium filled fundus
2. double-contrast visualization of distal stomach portions
3. barium-filled duodenum and pylorus
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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ......ANSWER......B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following examinations require(s) catheterization of the
ureters?
1. retrograde urogram
2. cystogram
3. voiding cystogram
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ......ANSWER......A. 1 only
Some common mild side effects of intravenous administration of water-
soluble iodinated agents include
1. flushed feeling
2. bitter taste
3. uriticaria
A. 1 only
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ARRT (Radiography Certification Exam) Prep –
Complete Certification EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM 2026/2027
Which of the following positions would best demonstrate a double-
contrast visualization of the left and right colic flexures?
A. left lateral decubitus
B. AP recumbent
C. Right lateral decubitus
D. AP erect ......ANSWER......D. AP erect
In which of the following positions are a barium filled pyloric canal and
duodenal bulb best demonstrated during a GI series?
A. RAO
B. Left lateral
C. recumbent PA
D. recumbent AP ......ANSWER......A RAO
What position is frequently used to project the GB away from the
vertebrae in the asthenic patient?
A. RAO
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B. LAO
C. left lateral decubitus
D. PA erect ......ANSWER......B. LAO
Which of the following barium/air-filled anatomic structures is best
demonstrated in the RAO position?
A. splenic flexure
B. hepatic flexure
C. sigmoid colon
D. illeocecal valve ......ANSWER......B. hepatic flexure
In what order should the following studies be conducted?
1. barium enema
2. intravenous urogram
3. Upper GI
A. 3, 1, 2
B. 1, 3, 2
C. 2, 1, 3
D. 2, 3, 1 ......ANSWER......C. 2, 1, 3
All of the following statements regarding the urinary system are true,
except
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A. the left kidney is usually higher than the right
B. the kidneys move inferiorly in the erect position
C. the upper, expanded part of the ureter is the hilum
D. vessels, nerves, and lymphatics pass through the renal hilum
......ANSWER......C. The upper, expanded part of the ureter is the hilum
Which of the following examinations require(s) restriction of the
patient's diet?
1. GI series
2. abdominal survey
3. urogram
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ......ANSWER......C. 1 and 3 only
During a GI examination, the AP recumbent projection of a stomach of
average size and shape will usually demonstrate
1. barium filled fundus
2. double-contrast visualization of distal stomach portions
3. barium-filled duodenum and pylorus
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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ......ANSWER......B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following examinations require(s) catheterization of the
ureters?
1. retrograde urogram
2. cystogram
3. voiding cystogram
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ......ANSWER......A. 1 only
Some common mild side effects of intravenous administration of water-
soluble iodinated agents include
1. flushed feeling
2. bitter taste
3. uriticaria
A. 1 only
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