CAMRT Prep Exam Questions WITH 100%
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What angle is used for an AP simoid image? - ANSWER- 35 degrees cephalad
The cervical spine is being examined on a supine patient. The patient is in RPO position
with the CR angled 15-20 degrees cephalad. What is best demonstrated? - ANSWER-
The left intervertebral foramina and pedicles
What is ACE? - ANSWER- Anterior Rim, Closed Obturator Foramen, External Rotation
(the ilioischial columns are demonstrated)
What is POI? - ANSWER- Posterior Rim, Open Obturator Foramen, Internal Rotation
(the iliopubic columns are demonstrated)
What vertebral level do the kidneys sit at? - ANSWER- Between T11-L3
What does TIPS stand for and what is its purpose? - ANSWER- Transjugular
Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt.
The purpose is to decrease portal hypertension and the associated variceal bleeding by
allowing the portal venous circulation to bypass its normal course through the liver
Where does the PICC line end? - ANSWER- The superior vena cava
Where does a feeding tube end? - ANSWER- At least in the 1st segment of the
duodenum
Where does an NG tube end? - ANSWER- The stomach
What is the CR for the BE sigmoid shot if the patient is prone? - ANSWER- 30-40
degrees caudad
What is the CR for the axiolateral view of the mandible when the patient is in a dorsal
decubitus position? - ANSWER- Horizontal, angled 25 degrees cephalad
When using a grid, what error causes an overall decreased density? - ANSWER- Off-
level or off-centered grid
, After doing a 10 minute image on an IVU, all the kidneys are well demonstrated except
the upper poles of both kidneys. What should you do? - ANSWER- Repeat the image. A
radiograph during an IVU must include the entire outline of the kidneys
What is the anatomical landmark for T9-T10? - ANSWER- The xiphoid tip
What is the anatomical landmark for T4-T5? - ANSWER- The sternal angle
What is tomography? - ANSWER- A radiographic technique that employs motion to
show anatomical structures lying in a plane of tissue while blurring or eliminating the
detail in images of structures above and below the plane of interest
What projection demonstrates the most breast tissue? - ANSWER- Mediolateral oblique
While performing a frontooccipital image of the skull you notice that the dorsum sella is
above the foramen magnum. What are two changes that could be made to bring the
dorsum sella into the foramen magnum? - ANSWER- Have the patient tuck their chin
down towards their chest more, or angle the tube with more caudal angle
What vessel does the right and left vertebral arteries arise from? - ANSWER- The right
and left subclavian arteries
What radiographic position best demonstrates perforation of the intestines? - ANSWER-
Upright or decubitus to show air under the diaphragm or on the raised flank
Is bone mineral densitometry considered a quantitative or qualitative test? - ANSWER-
Quantitative
In adult patients, where are aspirated foreign bodies most likely to be found? -
ANSWER- The right primary bronchus because it is bigger than the left
The CR for the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast is _________ to the base of
the breast - ANSWER- Perpendicular
-1 or greater T-Score - ANSWER- Normal classification
Between -1 and 2.5 T-Score - ANSWER- Osteopenia classification
-2.5 or less T-Score - ANSWER- Osteoporosis classification
-2.5 or less and fragility fractures T-Score - ANSWER- Severe Osteoporosis
classification
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What angle is used for an AP simoid image? - ANSWER- 35 degrees cephalad
The cervical spine is being examined on a supine patient. The patient is in RPO position
with the CR angled 15-20 degrees cephalad. What is best demonstrated? - ANSWER-
The left intervertebral foramina and pedicles
What is ACE? - ANSWER- Anterior Rim, Closed Obturator Foramen, External Rotation
(the ilioischial columns are demonstrated)
What is POI? - ANSWER- Posterior Rim, Open Obturator Foramen, Internal Rotation
(the iliopubic columns are demonstrated)
What vertebral level do the kidneys sit at? - ANSWER- Between T11-L3
What does TIPS stand for and what is its purpose? - ANSWER- Transjugular
Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt.
The purpose is to decrease portal hypertension and the associated variceal bleeding by
allowing the portal venous circulation to bypass its normal course through the liver
Where does the PICC line end? - ANSWER- The superior vena cava
Where does a feeding tube end? - ANSWER- At least in the 1st segment of the
duodenum
Where does an NG tube end? - ANSWER- The stomach
What is the CR for the BE sigmoid shot if the patient is prone? - ANSWER- 30-40
degrees caudad
What is the CR for the axiolateral view of the mandible when the patient is in a dorsal
decubitus position? - ANSWER- Horizontal, angled 25 degrees cephalad
When using a grid, what error causes an overall decreased density? - ANSWER- Off-
level or off-centered grid
, After doing a 10 minute image on an IVU, all the kidneys are well demonstrated except
the upper poles of both kidneys. What should you do? - ANSWER- Repeat the image. A
radiograph during an IVU must include the entire outline of the kidneys
What is the anatomical landmark for T9-T10? - ANSWER- The xiphoid tip
What is the anatomical landmark for T4-T5? - ANSWER- The sternal angle
What is tomography? - ANSWER- A radiographic technique that employs motion to
show anatomical structures lying in a plane of tissue while blurring or eliminating the
detail in images of structures above and below the plane of interest
What projection demonstrates the most breast tissue? - ANSWER- Mediolateral oblique
While performing a frontooccipital image of the skull you notice that the dorsum sella is
above the foramen magnum. What are two changes that could be made to bring the
dorsum sella into the foramen magnum? - ANSWER- Have the patient tuck their chin
down towards their chest more, or angle the tube with more caudal angle
What vessel does the right and left vertebral arteries arise from? - ANSWER- The right
and left subclavian arteries
What radiographic position best demonstrates perforation of the intestines? - ANSWER-
Upright or decubitus to show air under the diaphragm or on the raised flank
Is bone mineral densitometry considered a quantitative or qualitative test? - ANSWER-
Quantitative
In adult patients, where are aspirated foreign bodies most likely to be found? -
ANSWER- The right primary bronchus because it is bigger than the left
The CR for the mediolateral oblique projection of the breast is _________ to the base of
the breast - ANSWER- Perpendicular
-1 or greater T-Score - ANSWER- Normal classification
Between -1 and 2.5 T-Score - ANSWER- Osteopenia classification
-2.5 or less T-Score - ANSWER- Osteoporosis classification
-2.5 or less and fragility fractures T-Score - ANSWER- Severe Osteoporosis
classification
