ARRT Radiology: Radiographic
Procedures Questions and Answers
Already Graded A
Which of the following procedures will best demonstrate the cephalic, basilic, and subclavian
veins?
(A) Aortofemoral arteriogram
(B) Upper-limb venogram
(C) Lower-limb venogram
(D) Renal venogram ✔✔(B) Upper-limb venogram
In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced through the skin?
(A) Closed
(B) Compound
(C) Compression
(D) DepressedAnswers and Explanations ✔✔(B) Compound
,When performing tomography, it is of paramount importance that the radiographer
1. properly apply immobilization.
2. provide adequate radiation protection whenever possible.
3. obtain and check a scout film.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(D) 1, 2, and 3
The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and
(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image recorder.
(B) in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the image recorder.
(C) erect and weight-bearing.
(D) erect, with and without weights. ✔✔(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to
the image recorder.
,Which of the following articulates with the base of the first metatarsal?
(A) First cuneiform
(B) Third cuneiform
(C) Navicular
(D) Cuboid ✔✔(A) First cuneiform
The left sacroiliac joint is positioned perpendicular to the film when the patient is positioned in a
(A) left lateral position.
(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
(C) 25 to 30º LPO position.
(D) 30 to 40º LPO position. ✔✔(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
The advantages of digital subtraction angiography over film angiography include
1. greater contrast medium sensitivity.
2. immediately available images.
, 3. increased resolution.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(B) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following positions will most effectively move the gallbladder away from the
vertebrae in the asthenic patient?
(A) LAO
(B) RAO
(C) LPO
(D) Erect ✔✔(A) LAO
Which of the following bones participates in the formation of the knee joint?
1. Femur
2. Tibia
3. Patella
Procedures Questions and Answers
Already Graded A
Which of the following procedures will best demonstrate the cephalic, basilic, and subclavian
veins?
(A) Aortofemoral arteriogram
(B) Upper-limb venogram
(C) Lower-limb venogram
(D) Renal venogram ✔✔(B) Upper-limb venogram
In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced through the skin?
(A) Closed
(B) Compound
(C) Compression
(D) DepressedAnswers and Explanations ✔✔(B) Compound
,When performing tomography, it is of paramount importance that the radiographer
1. properly apply immobilization.
2. provide adequate radiation protection whenever possible.
3. obtain and check a scout film.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(D) 1, 2, and 3
The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and
(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image recorder.
(B) in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the image recorder.
(C) erect and weight-bearing.
(D) erect, with and without weights. ✔✔(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to
the image recorder.
,Which of the following articulates with the base of the first metatarsal?
(A) First cuneiform
(B) Third cuneiform
(C) Navicular
(D) Cuboid ✔✔(A) First cuneiform
The left sacroiliac joint is positioned perpendicular to the film when the patient is positioned in a
(A) left lateral position.
(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
(C) 25 to 30º LPO position.
(D) 30 to 40º LPO position. ✔✔(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
The advantages of digital subtraction angiography over film angiography include
1. greater contrast medium sensitivity.
2. immediately available images.
, 3. increased resolution.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 ✔✔(B) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following positions will most effectively move the gallbladder away from the
vertebrae in the asthenic patient?
(A) LAO
(B) RAO
(C) LPO
(D) Erect ✔✔(A) LAO
Which of the following bones participates in the formation of the knee joint?
1. Femur
2. Tibia
3. Patella
