ARRT Simulated
Examination LMRT – Core
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,What is the primary purpose of using gonad shields A. Reduce the likelihood of genetic effects
during radiography?
A. Reduce the likelihood of genetic effects
B. Reduce the likelihood of somatic effects
C. Protect patient modestly
D. Demonstrate the location of the gonads in the image
Which of the following are types of gonad shields? 2. Contact
3. Shadow
1. Aperture
2. Contact
3 . Shadow
When should gonad shielding be used? D. when the gonads are within 5 cm of the radiation field
A. for all patients
B. for all procedures
C. when the gonads are within 10 cm of the radiation field
D. when the gonads are within 5 cm of the radiation field
The greatest cause of unnecessary radiation to patients C. repeat exposure
that can be controlled by the limited operator is:
A. patient condition
B. patient size
C. repeat exposure
D. equipment malfunction
The limited operator can reduce repeat exposures by; B. clearly instructing patients
A. accepting marginal images
B. clearly instructing patients
C. increasing the SID
D. optimizing the kVp
How does the x-ray beam restriction minimize patient B. it limits the radiation field to the area of interest
exposure?
A. it limits radiation fog
B. it limits the radiation field to the area of interest
C. it limits the effect of patient motion
D. it limits repeat exposures
, What is the device that allows the limited operator to vary A. collimator
the size of the radiation field?
A. collimator
B. detent
C. filter
D. shield
How does the filtration reduce patient exposure? B. removes longer-wavelength photons
A. removes shorter-wavelength photons
B. removes longer-wavelength photons
C. reduces the size of the radiation field
D. reduces the time of exposure
What is the NCRP recommendation for the amount of C. 2.5 mm Al equivalent
total filtration?
A. 0.5 mm Al equivalent
B. 1.5 mm Al equivalent
C. 2.5 mm Al equivalent
D. 3.5 mm Al equivalent
What are the 3 principal methods used to protect limited A. time, distance, & shielding
operators from unnecessary radiation exposure?
A. time, distance, & shielding
B. time, distance & collimation
C. distance, collimation & shielding
D. time, collimation & filtration
Which of the following is NOT a type of personnel D. shadow
radiation shielding?
A. apron
B. glove
C. thyroid shield
D. shadow
Examination LMRT – Core
Module 2026 | Questions,
Answers & Detailed
Rationales Study Guide
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales
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,What is the primary purpose of using gonad shields A. Reduce the likelihood of genetic effects
during radiography?
A. Reduce the likelihood of genetic effects
B. Reduce the likelihood of somatic effects
C. Protect patient modestly
D. Demonstrate the location of the gonads in the image
Which of the following are types of gonad shields? 2. Contact
3. Shadow
1. Aperture
2. Contact
3 . Shadow
When should gonad shielding be used? D. when the gonads are within 5 cm of the radiation field
A. for all patients
B. for all procedures
C. when the gonads are within 10 cm of the radiation field
D. when the gonads are within 5 cm of the radiation field
The greatest cause of unnecessary radiation to patients C. repeat exposure
that can be controlled by the limited operator is:
A. patient condition
B. patient size
C. repeat exposure
D. equipment malfunction
The limited operator can reduce repeat exposures by; B. clearly instructing patients
A. accepting marginal images
B. clearly instructing patients
C. increasing the SID
D. optimizing the kVp
How does the x-ray beam restriction minimize patient B. it limits the radiation field to the area of interest
exposure?
A. it limits radiation fog
B. it limits the radiation field to the area of interest
C. it limits the effect of patient motion
D. it limits repeat exposures
, What is the device that allows the limited operator to vary A. collimator
the size of the radiation field?
A. collimator
B. detent
C. filter
D. shield
How does the filtration reduce patient exposure? B. removes longer-wavelength photons
A. removes shorter-wavelength photons
B. removes longer-wavelength photons
C. reduces the size of the radiation field
D. reduces the time of exposure
What is the NCRP recommendation for the amount of C. 2.5 mm Al equivalent
total filtration?
A. 0.5 mm Al equivalent
B. 1.5 mm Al equivalent
C. 2.5 mm Al equivalent
D. 3.5 mm Al equivalent
What are the 3 principal methods used to protect limited A. time, distance, & shielding
operators from unnecessary radiation exposure?
A. time, distance, & shielding
B. time, distance & collimation
C. distance, collimation & shielding
D. time, collimation & filtration
Which of the following is NOT a type of personnel D. shadow
radiation shielding?
A. apron
B. glove
C. thyroid shield
D. shadow
