Complete Comprehensive ARRT Registry Exam review– Expert Strategies,
Review of Key Quizzes, and Practice Questions for Success
Which of the digital systems uses a laser to read the image data?
A. Computed radiography
B. Direct digital image receptors
C. Indirect digital image receptors
D. Charge-coupled devices - ANSWER-a. Computed radiography
(a laser releases the stored energy as visible light. The intensity of
the light is read and converted to electrical data)
Which of the following would increase the signal-to-noise ratio
(SNR)?
A. Increase xray intensity
B. Increase scatter radiation
C. Increase electronic noise
D. Increase background noise - ANSWER-a. Increase xray intensity
What are the L-shaped bones that are located posterior to the nasal
cavity?
A. Nasal conchae
B. Palatine
C. Maxilla
D. Zygomatic - ANSWER-b. Palatine
,Which of the following is the radiation that has passed through an
anatomical part and is available for recording the radiographic
image?
A. Primary radiation
B. Quality radiation
C. Remnant (exit) radiation
D. Secondary radiation - ANSWER-c. Remnant (exit) radiation
Which of the following is not related to spatial resolution?
A. OID
B. SID
C. Motion
D. Kvp - ANSWER-d. Kvp
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive
system?
A. Gallbladder
B. Spleen
C. Pancreas
D. Liver - ANSWER-b. Spleen
(the main function of the spleen is to store blood)
To reduce the risks of causing leukemia, which of the following
anatomical parts should be shielded from radiation whenever
possible?
,A. Skin
B. Liver
C. Bone marrow
D. Thyroid - ANSWER-c. Bone marrow
An AP projection of the pelvis requires the patient to be supine, the
CR perpendicular, and entering appoint:
A. Midway between the crests of the ilium
B. 2" superior to the pubic symphysis
C. Parallel to the SI joints
D. At the level of the sacral foramina - ANSWER-b. 2" superior to the
pubic symphysis
During a myelogram, which position is the patient in when his head
is put lower than his feet?
A. Fowler
B. Prone
C. Tredelenburg
D. Sim's - ANSWER-c. Tredelenburg
Which of the following oblique positions is preferred to demonstrate
the sternum?
A. RPO
B. LPO
C. RAO
, D. LAO - ANSWER-c. RAO
Where should the central ray be directed for an AP projection olf the
patella?
A. 1 cm distal to the base of the patella
B. 1 cm distal to the apex of the patella
C. 1 cm proximal to the base of the patella
D. Parallel to patellar surface - ANSWER-b. 1 cm distal to the apex of
the patella
Where is Henle's loop located?
A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Spinal cord
D. Kidney - ANSWER-D. Kidney
Which of the following is the patient preparation for an upper GI
series?
A. Clear fluids only prior to exam
B. Clear fluids for 24 hours prior to exam
C. NPO for at least 8 hours prior to exam
D. Only gum chewing and/or smoking prior to exam - ANSWER-c.
NPO for at least 8 hours prior to exam
Review of Key Quizzes, and Practice Questions for Success
Which of the digital systems uses a laser to read the image data?
A. Computed radiography
B. Direct digital image receptors
C. Indirect digital image receptors
D. Charge-coupled devices - ANSWER-a. Computed radiography
(a laser releases the stored energy as visible light. The intensity of
the light is read and converted to electrical data)
Which of the following would increase the signal-to-noise ratio
(SNR)?
A. Increase xray intensity
B. Increase scatter radiation
C. Increase electronic noise
D. Increase background noise - ANSWER-a. Increase xray intensity
What are the L-shaped bones that are located posterior to the nasal
cavity?
A. Nasal conchae
B. Palatine
C. Maxilla
D. Zygomatic - ANSWER-b. Palatine
,Which of the following is the radiation that has passed through an
anatomical part and is available for recording the radiographic
image?
A. Primary radiation
B. Quality radiation
C. Remnant (exit) radiation
D. Secondary radiation - ANSWER-c. Remnant (exit) radiation
Which of the following is not related to spatial resolution?
A. OID
B. SID
C. Motion
D. Kvp - ANSWER-d. Kvp
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive
system?
A. Gallbladder
B. Spleen
C. Pancreas
D. Liver - ANSWER-b. Spleen
(the main function of the spleen is to store blood)
To reduce the risks of causing leukemia, which of the following
anatomical parts should be shielded from radiation whenever
possible?
,A. Skin
B. Liver
C. Bone marrow
D. Thyroid - ANSWER-c. Bone marrow
An AP projection of the pelvis requires the patient to be supine, the
CR perpendicular, and entering appoint:
A. Midway between the crests of the ilium
B. 2" superior to the pubic symphysis
C. Parallel to the SI joints
D. At the level of the sacral foramina - ANSWER-b. 2" superior to the
pubic symphysis
During a myelogram, which position is the patient in when his head
is put lower than his feet?
A. Fowler
B. Prone
C. Tredelenburg
D. Sim's - ANSWER-c. Tredelenburg
Which of the following oblique positions is preferred to demonstrate
the sternum?
A. RPO
B. LPO
C. RAO
, D. LAO - ANSWER-c. RAO
Where should the central ray be directed for an AP projection olf the
patella?
A. 1 cm distal to the base of the patella
B. 1 cm distal to the apex of the patella
C. 1 cm proximal to the base of the patella
D. Parallel to patellar surface - ANSWER-b. 1 cm distal to the apex of
the patella
Where is Henle's loop located?
A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Spinal cord
D. Kidney - ANSWER-D. Kidney
Which of the following is the patient preparation for an upper GI
series?
A. Clear fluids only prior to exam
B. Clear fluids for 24 hours prior to exam
C. NPO for at least 8 hours prior to exam
D. Only gum chewing and/or smoking prior to exam - ANSWER-c.
NPO for at least 8 hours prior to exam
