ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiology Exam
ARRT CARDIAC INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY EXAM NEWEST
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Which of the following describe exact framing of a fluoroscopic image in a Cine
film system?
1. the circular image intensifier image is included within the square film frame.
2. the diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the mean of the transverse
dimensions of the useful square film area.
3. The diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the diagonal dimensions of the
useful square film area.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2, and 3
Answer: A
Exact framing of a fluoroscopic image for Cine film recording includes the entire
fluoroscopic with the circular image within the square film frame
Which of the following can be avoided by proper use of a automatic injector
pressure limit control?
1. Vessel damage
2. catheter whipping
2. catheter breakage
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2, and 3
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Answer: D
Proper use of an automatic injector pressure control avoids vessel damage,
catheter whipping, and catheter damage.
Answer: D
A digital processor digitizes television frames and stores, displays, and
manipulates them.
What effect does the addition of side holes in a catheter have on the total flow
rate?
A. 10 to 20 percent increase
B. 50 to 60 percent increase
C. 10 to 20 percent decrease
D. 50 to 60 percent decrease
Answer: A
What is the area relationship indicated by the power factor of an automated
injector?
1. power cylinder
2. catheter
3. syringe
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Which of the following devices permits simultaneoulsy cine recording and viewing
of a fluoroscopic image?
A. Grid biased X-RAY tube
B. High frequency generator
C. beam splitting mirror
D. roll film camera
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Answer: C
Which of the following are important considerations when selecting the proper
diameter of a guide wire?
1. size of vascular catheter
2. vessel size
3. contrast media bolus volume
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Which of the following is not a proper technique of custom shaping of a catheter?
A. the cut tip should be smooth
B. shape the tip in hot water
C. fix the tip in cold water
D. punch side hole opposite one another
Answer: D
Which of the following are inversely proportional to contrast delivery rate?
1. catheter length
2. catheter diameter
3. more side holes
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
How long is the injection time for 30ml of contrast media delivered at 3.7ml/sec?
A. 0.1sec
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B. 4.5sec
C. 8.1sec
D. 111sec
Answer: C
Injection time is calculated as volume/time, so 30/3.7=8.1 seconds.
What is the primary reason that guide wires must have a flexible tip?
A. to permit bending and avoid damage to vascular walls
B. to permit whip lash to occur
C. to avoid unraveling
D. to avoid clotting
Answer: A
The primary reason guide wires must have a flexible tip is to permit bending and
avoid vascular wall damage.
What term describes the thin wire along which a catheter will be threaded when
it is inserted into a vessel?
A. French catheter
B. Seldinger needle
C. guide wire
D. J wire
Answer C
Which of the following increases the flow rate of contrast media?
A. decreased pressure
B. decreased viscosity
C. increased catheter length
D. decreased catheter diameter
Answer: B
Decreased viscosity of contrast material will increase the flow rate. Decreased
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ARRT CARDIAC INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Which of the following describe exact framing of a fluoroscopic image in a Cine
film system?
1. the circular image intensifier image is included within the square film frame.
2. the diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the mean of the transverse
dimensions of the useful square film area.
3. The diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the diagonal dimensions of the
useful square film area.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2, and 3
Answer: A
Exact framing of a fluoroscopic image for Cine film recording includes the entire
fluoroscopic with the circular image within the square film frame
Which of the following can be avoided by proper use of a automatic injector
pressure limit control?
1. Vessel damage
2. catheter whipping
2. catheter breakage
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2, and 3
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Answer: D
Proper use of an automatic injector pressure control avoids vessel damage,
catheter whipping, and catheter damage.
Answer: D
A digital processor digitizes television frames and stores, displays, and
manipulates them.
What effect does the addition of side holes in a catheter have on the total flow
rate?
A. 10 to 20 percent increase
B. 50 to 60 percent increase
C. 10 to 20 percent decrease
D. 50 to 60 percent decrease
Answer: A
What is the area relationship indicated by the power factor of an automated
injector?
1. power cylinder
2. catheter
3. syringe
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Which of the following devices permits simultaneoulsy cine recording and viewing
of a fluoroscopic image?
A. Grid biased X-RAY tube
B. High frequency generator
C. beam splitting mirror
D. roll film camera
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Answer: C
Which of the following are important considerations when selecting the proper
diameter of a guide wire?
1. size of vascular catheter
2. vessel size
3. contrast media bolus volume
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Which of the following is not a proper technique of custom shaping of a catheter?
A. the cut tip should be smooth
B. shape the tip in hot water
C. fix the tip in cold water
D. punch side hole opposite one another
Answer: D
Which of the following are inversely proportional to contrast delivery rate?
1. catheter length
2. catheter diameter
3. more side holes
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
How long is the injection time for 30ml of contrast media delivered at 3.7ml/sec?
A. 0.1sec
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B. 4.5sec
C. 8.1sec
D. 111sec
Answer: C
Injection time is calculated as volume/time, so 30/3.7=8.1 seconds.
What is the primary reason that guide wires must have a flexible tip?
A. to permit bending and avoid damage to vascular walls
B. to permit whip lash to occur
C. to avoid unraveling
D. to avoid clotting
Answer: A
The primary reason guide wires must have a flexible tip is to permit bending and
avoid vascular wall damage.
What term describes the thin wire along which a catheter will be threaded when
it is inserted into a vessel?
A. French catheter
B. Seldinger needle
C. guide wire
D. J wire
Answer C
Which of the following increases the flow rate of contrast media?
A. decreased pressure
B. decreased viscosity
C. increased catheter length
D. decreased catheter diameter
Answer: B
Decreased viscosity of contrast material will increase the flow rate. Decreased
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