ARRT Radiology: Radiographic Procedures
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 - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (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. - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (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. - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (A) LAO
Which of the following bones participates in the formation of the knee joint?
1. Femur
2. Tibia
3. Patella
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - (correct Answer) - (A) 1 and 2 only
The PA chest radiograph seen in Figure demonstrates
1. rotation.
2. scapulae removed from lung fields.
3. excessively high contrast.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - (correct Answer) - (B) 1 and 2 only
With the patient positioned as illustrated in Figure 2-18, which of the following structures is best
demonstrated?
(A) Patella
(B) Patellofemoral articulation
(C) Intercondyloid fossa
(D) Tibial tuberosity - (correct Answer) - (C) Intercondyloid fossa
Which of the following skull positions will demonstrate the cranial base, sphenoidal sinuses, atlas, and
, odontoid process?
(A) AP axial
(B) Lateral
(C) Parietoacanthial
(D) Submentovertical (SMV) - (correct Answer) - (D) Submentovertical (SMV)
During a gastrointestinal examination, the AP recumbent projection of a stomach of average shape will
usually demonstrate
1. anterior and posterior aspects of the stomach.
2. barium-filled fundus.
3. double-contrast body and antral portions.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - (correct Answer) - (C) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following is a radiologic procedure that functions to dilate a stenotic vessel?
(A) Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
(B) Percutaneous angioplasty
(C) Renal arteriography
(D) Surgical nephrostomy - (correct Answer) - (B) Percutaneous angioplasty
Which of the following techniques would provide a PA projection of the gastroduodenal surfaces of the
barium-filled, high and transverse stomach?
(A) Place the patient in a 35 to 40º RAO position.
(B) Place the patient in a lateral position.
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 - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (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. - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (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. - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (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 - (correct Answer) - (A) LAO
Which of the following bones participates in the formation of the knee joint?
1. Femur
2. Tibia
3. Patella
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - (correct Answer) - (A) 1 and 2 only
The PA chest radiograph seen in Figure demonstrates
1. rotation.
2. scapulae removed from lung fields.
3. excessively high contrast.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - (correct Answer) - (B) 1 and 2 only
With the patient positioned as illustrated in Figure 2-18, which of the following structures is best
demonstrated?
(A) Patella
(B) Patellofemoral articulation
(C) Intercondyloid fossa
(D) Tibial tuberosity - (correct Answer) - (C) Intercondyloid fossa
Which of the following skull positions will demonstrate the cranial base, sphenoidal sinuses, atlas, and
, odontoid process?
(A) AP axial
(B) Lateral
(C) Parietoacanthial
(D) Submentovertical (SMV) - (correct Answer) - (D) Submentovertical (SMV)
During a gastrointestinal examination, the AP recumbent projection of a stomach of average shape will
usually demonstrate
1. anterior and posterior aspects of the stomach.
2. barium-filled fundus.
3. double-contrast body and antral portions.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - (correct Answer) - (C) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following is a radiologic procedure that functions to dilate a stenotic vessel?
(A) Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
(B) Percutaneous angioplasty
(C) Renal arteriography
(D) Surgical nephrostomy - (correct Answer) - (B) Percutaneous angioplasty
Which of the following techniques would provide a PA projection of the gastroduodenal surfaces of the
barium-filled, high and transverse stomach?
(A) Place the patient in a 35 to 40º RAO position.
(B) Place the patient in a lateral position.
