ARRT RADIOGRAPHY EXAM 2025 BREAKDOWN: WHAT’S NEW &
HOW TO PREPARE
1. Describe the mechanism of an impacted fracture and how it differs from
other types of fractures.
An impacted fracture occurs when one bone fragment is driven
into another, which is different from other fractures that may
involve complete breaks or cracks without such interlocking.
An impacted fracture occurs when a bone is twisted apart, unlike a
transverse fracture that breaks straight across.
An impacted fracture is a clean break across the bone, unlike a
greenstick fracture that bends.
An impacted fracture involves multiple fragments of bone, unlike a
simple fracture that has two pieces.
2. What is the position used to demonstrate the patient's left kidney parallel to
the image receptor (IR)?
30 degrees RPO
45 degrees RPO
45 degrees LAO
30 degrees LPO
3. The term "intensity" in imaging is most associated with which of the
following terms?
quality
,quantity
energy
, force
4. If a radiology department decides to switch from using film badges to 0SL
monitors for radiation exposure tracking, what advantages might they
expect from this change?
No change in accuracy but reduced weight of the monitors.
Lower cost and simpler usage.
Less sensitivity to radiation and easier disposal.
Increased sensitivity and the ability to read doses more
accurately.
5. When you want to change the SID but keep the density the same, you can
apply the:
Density maintenance formula
Inverse square law formula
15% rule
Direct square law formula
6. What radiographic view is used to visualize the petrous ridges filling the
orbits?
Lateral view
PA view
Caldwell view
Waters view
, 7. If a patient has a weak radial pulse, what might this indicate about their
cardiovascular health?
It indicates high blood pressure.
It may indicate poor circulation or cardiovascular issues.
It shows that the patient is dehydrated.
It suggests normal heart function.
8. Describe the significance of the occupational dose equivalent limit in
radiography.
It is a guideline for the types of imaging techniques used in
radiography.
It defines the maximum amount of radiation that can be administered
to patients.
The occupational dose equivalent limit helps ensure the safety of
radiography professionals by limiting their exposure to harmful
radiation levels.
It indicates the minimum safety standards for radiographic
equipment.
9. What is the recommended storage position for unopened boxes of
radiographic film?
In the vertical position or on the end
Flat on a shelf
Stacked on top of each other
In a horizontal position
HOW TO PREPARE
1. Describe the mechanism of an impacted fracture and how it differs from
other types of fractures.
An impacted fracture occurs when one bone fragment is driven
into another, which is different from other fractures that may
involve complete breaks or cracks without such interlocking.
An impacted fracture occurs when a bone is twisted apart, unlike a
transverse fracture that breaks straight across.
An impacted fracture is a clean break across the bone, unlike a
greenstick fracture that bends.
An impacted fracture involves multiple fragments of bone, unlike a
simple fracture that has two pieces.
2. What is the position used to demonstrate the patient's left kidney parallel to
the image receptor (IR)?
30 degrees RPO
45 degrees RPO
45 degrees LAO
30 degrees LPO
3. The term "intensity" in imaging is most associated with which of the
following terms?
quality
,quantity
energy
, force
4. If a radiology department decides to switch from using film badges to 0SL
monitors for radiation exposure tracking, what advantages might they
expect from this change?
No change in accuracy but reduced weight of the monitors.
Lower cost and simpler usage.
Less sensitivity to radiation and easier disposal.
Increased sensitivity and the ability to read doses more
accurately.
5. When you want to change the SID but keep the density the same, you can
apply the:
Density maintenance formula
Inverse square law formula
15% rule
Direct square law formula
6. What radiographic view is used to visualize the petrous ridges filling the
orbits?
Lateral view
PA view
Caldwell view
Waters view
, 7. If a patient has a weak radial pulse, what might this indicate about their
cardiovascular health?
It indicates high blood pressure.
It may indicate poor circulation or cardiovascular issues.
It shows that the patient is dehydrated.
It suggests normal heart function.
8. Describe the significance of the occupational dose equivalent limit in
radiography.
It is a guideline for the types of imaging techniques used in
radiography.
It defines the maximum amount of radiation that can be administered
to patients.
The occupational dose equivalent limit helps ensure the safety of
radiography professionals by limiting their exposure to harmful
radiation levels.
It indicates the minimum safety standards for radiographic
equipment.
9. What is the recommended storage position for unopened boxes of
radiographic film?
In the vertical position or on the end
Flat on a shelf
Stacked on top of each other
In a horizontal position
