ARRT Radiography Positions Exam Preparation – Latest 2024–
2025 Test Bank with 250 Actual Exam Questions and Correct
Verified Answers (Graded A+)
This document contains the complete 250-question test bank for the latest 2024–
2025 ARRT Radiography Positions Exam, with all answers 100% verified and
graded A+. It focuses on radiographic positioning and related procedural
knowledge, covering essential anatomy, patient positioning techniques, image
evaluation, and alignment for optimal diagnostic results. Each question is paired
with its correct answer, offering an efficient and accurate study tool designed to
reflect the official ARRT exam format. Ideal for students and professionals
aiming to master radiographic positioning and excel on exam day.
1. 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
,2. 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
3. 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
4. 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.
,5. 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
6. 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.
(C) 30 to 40º LPO position.: (B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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: (A) 1 and 2 only
10. 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: (B) 1 and 2 only
11. 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: (C) Intercondyloid fossa
2025 Test Bank with 250 Actual Exam Questions and Correct
Verified Answers (Graded A+)
This document contains the complete 250-question test bank for the latest 2024–
2025 ARRT Radiography Positions Exam, with all answers 100% verified and
graded A+. It focuses on radiographic positioning and related procedural
knowledge, covering essential anatomy, patient positioning techniques, image
evaluation, and alignment for optimal diagnostic results. Each question is paired
with its correct answer, offering an efficient and accurate study tool designed to
reflect the official ARRT exam format. Ideal for students and professionals
aiming to master radiographic positioning and excel on exam day.
1. 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
,2. 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
3. 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
4. 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.
,5. 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
6. 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.
(C) 30 to 40º LPO position.: (B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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: (A) 1 and 2 only
10. 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: (B) 1 and 2 only
11. 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: (C) Intercondyloid fossa
