ARRT CI ACTUAL FINAL EXAMS ALL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔How long is the injection time for 12ml of contrast media delivered at 2.5 ml/sec?
A. 0.2 sec
B. 2.5 sec
C. 4.8 sec
D. 30 sec - ✔✔Answer: C
Injection time is calculated as volume/time, so 12/2.5 equals 4.8 seconds
✔✔Which of the following describe exact framing of a fluoroscopic image in a Cine film
system?
1. the circular image intensifier image is included within the square film frame.
2. the diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the mean of the transverse
dimensions of the useful square film area.
3. The diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the diagonal dimensions of the useful
square film area.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: A
Exact framing of a fluoroscopic image for Cine film recording includes the entire
fluoroscopic with the circular image within the square film frame
,✔✔Which of the following can be avoided by proper use of a automatic injector
pressure limit control?
1. Vessel damage
2. catheter whipping
2. catheter breakage
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: D
Proper use of an automatic injector pressure control avoids vessel damage, catheter
whipping, and catheter damage.
✔✔What effect does the addition of side holes in a catheter have on the total flow rate?
A. 10 to 20 percent increase
B. 50 to 60 percent increase
C. 10 to 20 percent decrease
D. 50 to 60 percent decrease - ✔✔Answer: A
✔✔What is the area relationship indicated by the power factor of an automated injector?
1. power cylinder
2. catheter
3. syringe
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: B
✔✔Which of the following devices permits simultaneoulsy cine recording and viewing of
a fluoroscopic image?
A. Grid biased X-RAY tube
B. High frequency generator
C. beam splitting mirror
D. roll film camera - ✔✔Answer: C
✔✔Which of the following are important considerations when selecting the proper
diameter of a guide wire?
1. size of vascular catheter
2. vessel size
3. contrast media bolus volume
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: A
, ✔✔Which of the following is not a proper technique of custom shaping of a catheter?
A. the cut tip should be smooth
B. shape the tip in hot water
C. fix the tip in cold water
D. punch side hole opposite one another - ✔✔Answer: D
✔✔Which of the following are inversely proportional to contrast delivery rate?
1. catheter length
2. catheter diameter
3. more side holes
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: A
✔✔How long is the injection time for 30ml of contrast media delivered at 3.7ml/sec?
A. 0.1sec
B. 4.5sec
C. 8.1sec
D. 111sec - ✔✔Answer: C
Injection time is calculated as volume/time, so 30/3.7=8.1 seconds.
✔✔What is the primary reason that guide wires must have a flexible tip?
A. to permit bending and avoid damage to vascular walls
B. to permit whip lash to occur
C. to avoid unraveling
D. to avoid clotting - ✔✔Answer: A
The primary reason guide wires must have a flexible tip is to permit bending and avoid
vascular wall damage.
✔✔What term describes the thin wire along which a catheter will be threaded when it is
inserted into a vessel?
A. French catheter
B. Seldinger needle
C. guide wire
D. J wire - ✔✔Answer C
✔✔Which of the following increases the flow rate of contrast media?
A. decreased pressure
B. decreased viscosity
C. increased catheter length
D. decreased catheter diameter - ✔✔Answer: B
Decreased viscosity of contrast material will increase the flow rate. Decreased pressure,
increased catheter length, and decreased catheter diameter will all decrease the flow
rate.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔How long is the injection time for 12ml of contrast media delivered at 2.5 ml/sec?
A. 0.2 sec
B. 2.5 sec
C. 4.8 sec
D. 30 sec - ✔✔Answer: C
Injection time is calculated as volume/time, so 12/2.5 equals 4.8 seconds
✔✔Which of the following describe exact framing of a fluoroscopic image in a Cine film
system?
1. the circular image intensifier image is included within the square film frame.
2. the diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the mean of the transverse
dimensions of the useful square film area.
3. The diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the diagonal dimensions of the useful
square film area.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: A
Exact framing of a fluoroscopic image for Cine film recording includes the entire
fluoroscopic with the circular image within the square film frame
,✔✔Which of the following can be avoided by proper use of a automatic injector
pressure limit control?
1. Vessel damage
2. catheter whipping
2. catheter breakage
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: D
Proper use of an automatic injector pressure control avoids vessel damage, catheter
whipping, and catheter damage.
✔✔What effect does the addition of side holes in a catheter have on the total flow rate?
A. 10 to 20 percent increase
B. 50 to 60 percent increase
C. 10 to 20 percent decrease
D. 50 to 60 percent decrease - ✔✔Answer: A
✔✔What is the area relationship indicated by the power factor of an automated injector?
1. power cylinder
2. catheter
3. syringe
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: B
✔✔Which of the following devices permits simultaneoulsy cine recording and viewing of
a fluoroscopic image?
A. Grid biased X-RAY tube
B. High frequency generator
C. beam splitting mirror
D. roll film camera - ✔✔Answer: C
✔✔Which of the following are important considerations when selecting the proper
diameter of a guide wire?
1. size of vascular catheter
2. vessel size
3. contrast media bolus volume
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: A
, ✔✔Which of the following is not a proper technique of custom shaping of a catheter?
A. the cut tip should be smooth
B. shape the tip in hot water
C. fix the tip in cold water
D. punch side hole opposite one another - ✔✔Answer: D
✔✔Which of the following are inversely proportional to contrast delivery rate?
1. catheter length
2. catheter diameter
3. more side holes
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ✔✔Answer: A
✔✔How long is the injection time for 30ml of contrast media delivered at 3.7ml/sec?
A. 0.1sec
B. 4.5sec
C. 8.1sec
D. 111sec - ✔✔Answer: C
Injection time is calculated as volume/time, so 30/3.7=8.1 seconds.
✔✔What is the primary reason that guide wires must have a flexible tip?
A. to permit bending and avoid damage to vascular walls
B. to permit whip lash to occur
C. to avoid unraveling
D. to avoid clotting - ✔✔Answer: A
The primary reason guide wires must have a flexible tip is to permit bending and avoid
vascular wall damage.
✔✔What term describes the thin wire along which a catheter will be threaded when it is
inserted into a vessel?
A. French catheter
B. Seldinger needle
C. guide wire
D. J wire - ✔✔Answer C
✔✔Which of the following increases the flow rate of contrast media?
A. decreased pressure
B. decreased viscosity
C. increased catheter length
D. decreased catheter diameter - ✔✔Answer: B
Decreased viscosity of contrast material will increase the flow rate. Decreased pressure,
increased catheter length, and decreased catheter diameter will all decrease the flow
rate.
