ARRT VI EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
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The femoral artery typically bifurcates into the profunda femoris and the superficial femoral
artery at approximately which anatomical landmark?
A. Inguinal ligament
B. Mid-thigh
C. Below the knee
D. Femoral triangle
Which of the following catheter sizes is commonly used for peripheral arterial angiography in
adults?
A. 3 Fr
B. 5 Fr
C. 10 Fr
D. 14 Fr
A common complication of arterial puncture is:
A. Pneumothorax
B. Hematoma
C. Infection of the lung
D. Deep venous thrombosis
The purpose of roadmapping during fluoroscopic intervention is to:
A. Measure radiation dose
B. Provide a static mask for real-time guidance
C. Sterilize instruments
D. Improve patient vitals monitoring
Which contrast reaction is most likely immediate and life-threatening?
A. Mild nausea
B. Delayed rash
,C. Anaphylaxis
D. Metallic taste
The INR is most useful for assessing:
A. Platelet function
B. Fibrinolysis
C. Extrinsic coagulation pathway (warfarin effect)
D. Renal function
During transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma, the embolic
agent primarily functions to:
A. Deliver systemic antibiotics
B. Increase renal perfusion
C. Occlude tumor blood supply
D. Dissolve thrombus
The Seldinger technique describes:
A. A method of placing a vascular sheath using guidewire access
B. A technique for placing central venous catheters blindly
C. A method for measuring blood pressure
D. A surgical incision technique
Which type of embolic agent is permanent and often used for vessel occlusion?
A. Gelfoam
B. Autologous clot
C. Coils
D. Saline
Which imaging projection best demonstrates the renal artery origin from the aorta?
A. AP pelvis
B. Lateral lumbar
C. Oblique abdomen (selective renal angiography)
D. AP chest
During angiography, catheter tip position is confirmed by:
A. Tactile feedback only
B. Fluoroscopic contrast injection
C. Palpation of the pulse
D. Measuring blood pressure
, Which medication is commonly given to reverse heparin effects if necessary?
A. Protamine sulfate
B. Vitamin K
C. Naloxone
D. Flumazenil
The main purpose of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is to:
A. Reduce patient movement
B. Subtract bone and soft tissue signal to enhance vascular imaging
C. Increase radiation dose
D. Replace CT angiography
Which wire type is most commonly used for initial arterial access because of its flexibility?
A. Stiff Amplatz
B. Hydrophilic floppy guidewire
C. Lunderquist extra-stiff
D. J-shaped myocardium wire
Which vessel is a common access site for neurointerventional procedures?
A. Femoral vein
B. Common femoral artery
C. Brachial vein
D. Popliteal artery
When performing an IVC filter placement, the ideal landing zone is:
A. Just above the renal veins
B. At the iliac bifurcation
C. In the right atrium
D. Below the renal veins
Which of the following is the best immediate management for contrast-induced anaphylaxis?
A. Oral antihistamine
B. Intravenous epinephrine
C. Topical steroid
D. Observation only
Fluoroscopy time contributes to patient dose, but the best measure of patient radiation risk
for interventional procedures is:
A. Total fluoroscopy time
B. Cumulative air kerma (reference point dose)
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The femoral artery typically bifurcates into the profunda femoris and the superficial femoral
artery at approximately which anatomical landmark?
A. Inguinal ligament
B. Mid-thigh
C. Below the knee
D. Femoral triangle
Which of the following catheter sizes is commonly used for peripheral arterial angiography in
adults?
A. 3 Fr
B. 5 Fr
C. 10 Fr
D. 14 Fr
A common complication of arterial puncture is:
A. Pneumothorax
B. Hematoma
C. Infection of the lung
D. Deep venous thrombosis
The purpose of roadmapping during fluoroscopic intervention is to:
A. Measure radiation dose
B. Provide a static mask for real-time guidance
C. Sterilize instruments
D. Improve patient vitals monitoring
Which contrast reaction is most likely immediate and life-threatening?
A. Mild nausea
B. Delayed rash
,C. Anaphylaxis
D. Metallic taste
The INR is most useful for assessing:
A. Platelet function
B. Fibrinolysis
C. Extrinsic coagulation pathway (warfarin effect)
D. Renal function
During transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma, the embolic
agent primarily functions to:
A. Deliver systemic antibiotics
B. Increase renal perfusion
C. Occlude tumor blood supply
D. Dissolve thrombus
The Seldinger technique describes:
A. A method of placing a vascular sheath using guidewire access
B. A technique for placing central venous catheters blindly
C. A method for measuring blood pressure
D. A surgical incision technique
Which type of embolic agent is permanent and often used for vessel occlusion?
A. Gelfoam
B. Autologous clot
C. Coils
D. Saline
Which imaging projection best demonstrates the renal artery origin from the aorta?
A. AP pelvis
B. Lateral lumbar
C. Oblique abdomen (selective renal angiography)
D. AP chest
During angiography, catheter tip position is confirmed by:
A. Tactile feedback only
B. Fluoroscopic contrast injection
C. Palpation of the pulse
D. Measuring blood pressure
, Which medication is commonly given to reverse heparin effects if necessary?
A. Protamine sulfate
B. Vitamin K
C. Naloxone
D. Flumazenil
The main purpose of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is to:
A. Reduce patient movement
B. Subtract bone and soft tissue signal to enhance vascular imaging
C. Increase radiation dose
D. Replace CT angiography
Which wire type is most commonly used for initial arterial access because of its flexibility?
A. Stiff Amplatz
B. Hydrophilic floppy guidewire
C. Lunderquist extra-stiff
D. J-shaped myocardium wire
Which vessel is a common access site for neurointerventional procedures?
A. Femoral vein
B. Common femoral artery
C. Brachial vein
D. Popliteal artery
When performing an IVC filter placement, the ideal landing zone is:
A. Just above the renal veins
B. At the iliac bifurcation
C. In the right atrium
D. Below the renal veins
Which of the following is the best immediate management for contrast-induced anaphylaxis?
A. Oral antihistamine
B. Intravenous epinephrine
C. Topical steroid
D. Observation only
Fluoroscopy time contributes to patient dose, but the best measure of patient radiation risk
for interventional procedures is:
A. Total fluoroscopy time
B. Cumulative air kerma (reference point dose)
