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[Show more]Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. 
Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide. 
 
 
 
What is a tort? 
A violation of civil law. 
 
 
 
Torts are also known as ________. 
Personal Injury Law 
 
 
 
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer cause...
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Add to cartStudy guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. 
Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide. 
 
 
 
What is a tort? 
A violation of civil law. 
 
 
 
Torts are also known as ________. 
Personal Injury Law 
 
 
 
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer cause...
Europium-activated barium fluorohalide is associated with 
PSP storage plates 
 
 
 
The threat of bodily harm, with apparent ability to do so, is termed 
Assault 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:49 
An acute reaction caused by ingestion or injection of a sensitizing agent describes 
Anaphylaxis 
 
 
 
As t...
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Add to cartEuropium-activated barium fluorohalide is associated with 
PSP storage plates 
 
 
 
The threat of bodily harm, with apparent ability to do so, is termed 
Assault 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
An acute reaction caused by ingestion or injection of a sensitizing agent describes 
Anaphylaxis 
 
 
 
As t...
What radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray? 
Myelogram 
 
 
 
Written defamation of character is known as? 
Libel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:49 
Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria? 
Antihistamine 
 
 
 
What is another name for...
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Add to cartWhat radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray? 
Myelogram 
 
 
 
Written defamation of character is known as? 
Libel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:11 
 
01:49 
Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria? 
Antihistamine 
 
 
 
What is another name for...
Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. 
Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide. 
 
 
 
What is a tort? 
A violation of civil law. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Torts are also known as ________. 
Personal Injury Law 
 
 
 
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, o...
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Add to cartStudy guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. 
Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide. 
 
 
 
What is a tort? 
A violation of civil law. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Torts are also known as ________. 
Personal Injury Law 
 
 
 
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, o...
Elongation (body part appears longer than normal) is caused by angulation along the ________ axis of the part being imaged. 
Long 
 
 
 
Foreshortening (body part appears shorter than normal) is caused by angulation against the ________ axis of the part being imaged. 
Main 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartElongation (body part appears longer than normal) is caused by angulation along the ________ axis of the part being imaged. 
Long 
 
 
 
Foreshortening (body part appears shorter than normal) is caused by angulation against the ________ axis of the part being imaged. 
Main 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:00 
 
01:4...
According to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the gestational dose-equivalent limit for embryo/fetus of a pregnant radiographer is 
0.5 mSv 
 
 
 
The annual occupational whole-body dose-equivalent limit for students under the age of 18 years is 
1 mSv (100 mrem ...
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Add to cartAccording to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the gestational dose-equivalent limit for embryo/fetus of a pregnant radiographer is 
0.5 mSv 
 
 
 
The annual occupational whole-body dose-equivalent limit for students under the age of 18 years is 
1 mSv (100 mrem ...
Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its ability to? 
Ionize 
 
 
 
Describe the damage potential of ionization? 
Chain reaction in the human body that may eventually cause biologic damage. X-rays are from the Electric Magnetic Spectrum or radiation energy and is consi...
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Add to cartMain property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its ability to? 
Ionize 
 
 
 
Describe the damage potential of ionization? 
Chain reaction in the human body that may eventually cause biologic damage. X-rays are from the Electric Magnetic Spectrum or radiation energy and is consi...
Which of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace? 
(A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad 
(B) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle caudad 
(C) Patient AP with 0º angle 
(D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 
(A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad 
 
 
 
W...
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Add to cartWhich of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace? 
(A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad 
(B) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle caudad 
(C) Patient AP with 0º angle 
(D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 
(A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad 
 
 
 
W...
For the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's technique), the recommended position of the humeral head closest to the IR is move 
anteriorly 
 
 
 
What two bones are united to form the sternoclavicular joint? 
. 
Clavicle and sternum 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A radiographic contr...
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Add to cartFor the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's technique), the recommended position of the humeral head closest to the IR is move 
anteriorly 
 
 
 
What two bones are united to form the sternoclavicular joint? 
. 
Clavicle and sternum 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:49 
A radiographic contr...
Rheostat 
What type of device is the mA selector? 
 
 
 
7; 20 
The angle of the anode in the region of the target has a variation of ________ ° to ________ °. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:49 
10 days to 6 weeks of development 
Exposure of an embryo or fetus to radiation from ________________ can resu...
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Add to cartRheostat 
What type of device is the mA selector? 
 
 
 
7; 20 
The angle of the anode in the region of the target has a variation of ________ ° to ________ °. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
10 days to 6 weeks of development 
Exposure of an embryo or fetus to radiation from ________________ can resu...
Ionizing Radiation 
radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization 
 
 
 
Somatic effects 
refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:49 
Genetic Effects 
refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects ...
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Add to cartIonizing Radiation 
radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization 
 
 
 
Somatic effects 
refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Genetic Effects 
refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects ...
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Add to cartWhat is the TD 5/5 for the kidney? 
23 Gy 
 
 
 
What would a QA level 1 action item require? 
Inspection, but treatment can continue 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What is the backscatter factor at the level of Dmax? 
Tissue Air Ratio (TAR) 
 
 
 
What technique can be used to accomplish forced shall...
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Add to cartWhat is the TD 5/5 for the kidney? 
23 Gy 
 
 
 
What would a QA level 1 action item require? 
Inspection, but treatment can continue 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:00 
 
01:49 
What is the backscatter factor at the level of Dmax? 
Tissue Air Ratio (TAR) 
 
 
 
What technique can be used to accomplish forced shall...
ARRT stands for 
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 
 
 
 
ASRT stands for 
American Society of Radiologic Technologists 
 
 
 
ACR stands for 
American College of Radiology 
 
 
 
The ARRT est operations in what year? 
1922 
 
 
 
How many technologists were certified by the ARRT its fir...
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Add to cartARRT stands for 
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 
 
 
 
ASRT stands for 
American Society of Radiologic Technologists 
 
 
 
ACR stands for 
American College of Radiology 
 
 
 
The ARRT est operations in what year? 
1922 
 
 
 
How many technologists were certified by the ARRT its fir...
The ASRT document that defines the radiographer's role is the 
practice standards 
 
 
 
Occurences that can keep a radiography that can keep a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include 
being suspended from a radiography program and being dismissed/expelled from a ra...
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Add to cartThe ASRT document that defines the radiographer's role is the 
practice standards 
 
 
 
Occurences that can keep a radiography that can keep a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include 
being suspended from a radiography program and being dismissed/expelled from a ra...
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 
 
 
 
In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced ...
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Add to cartWhich 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 
 
 
 
In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced ...
How many vertebrae are located in the cervical region of the spine? 
7 
 
 
 
What is the odontoid process and where is it located? 
A toothlike projection on the superior surface of C2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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When taking an AP axial projection of the cervical spine, the central ray is directed...
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Add to cartHow many vertebrae are located in the cervical region of the spine? 
7 
 
 
 
What is the odontoid process and where is it located? 
A toothlike projection on the superior surface of C2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:49 
When taking an AP axial projection of the cervical spine, the central ray is directed...
The American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is the national organization for: 
A. reviewing publications for accuracy 
B. registering and endorsing research policy 
C. registering qualified, ethical technologists through testing and certification 
D. all of the above 
C. registering qualif...
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Add to cartThe American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is the national organization for: 
A. reviewing publications for accuracy 
B. registering and endorsing research policy 
C. registering qualified, ethical technologists through testing and certification 
D. all of the above 
C. registering qualif...
All of the following EXCEPT ___ will result in an increase in AEC response time. 
a. decreasing the kVp 
b. Increasing the focal spot size 
c. increasing the part thickness 
d. increasing the SID 
b. increasing the focal spot size 
 
Increasing the focal spot size does not change the AEC response ti...
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Add to cartAll of the following EXCEPT ___ will result in an increase in AEC response time. 
a. decreasing the kVp 
b. Increasing the focal spot size 
c. increasing the part thickness 
d. increasing the SID 
b. increasing the focal spot size 
 
Increasing the focal spot size does not change the AEC response ti...
What does ARRT stand for 
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 
 
 
 
When was ARRT established? 
1922 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:10 
 
01:49 
How many certifications were given out in 1922 
89 
 
 
 
How many primary pathways are there under ARRT 
5 
 
 
 
When was the first radiation therapy exam gi...
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Add to cartWhat does ARRT stand for 
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 
 
 
 
When was ARRT established? 
1922 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:10 
 
01:49 
How many certifications were given out in 1922 
89 
 
 
 
How many primary pathways are there under ARRT 
5 
 
 
 
When was the first radiation therapy exam gi...
Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. 
Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide. 
 
 
 
What is a tort? 
A violation of civil law. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Torts are also known as ________. 
Personal Injury Law 
 
 
 
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, o...
Preview 4 out of 97 pages
Add to cartStudy guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. 
Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide. 
 
 
 
What is a tort? 
A violation of civil law. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Torts are also known as ________. 
Personal Injury Law 
 
 
 
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, o...
Receptor exposure 
Overall amount of radiation to reach IR 
 
 
 
mAs 
Controlling factor of receptor exposure (↑ mAs = ↑ receptor exposure) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Contrast 
Difference between adjacent areas, kVp and LUT are controlling factors (kVp = subject contrast, LUT = image contrast...
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Add to cartReceptor exposure 
Overall amount of radiation to reach IR 
 
 
 
mAs 
Controlling factor of receptor exposure (↑ mAs = ↑ receptor exposure) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Contrast 
Difference between adjacent areas, kVp and LUT are controlling factors (kVp = subject contrast, LUT = image contrast...
Receptor exposure 
Overall amount of radiation to reach IR 
 
 
 
mAs 
Controlling factor of receptor exposure (↑ mAs = ↑ receptor exposure) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Contrast 
Difference between adjacent areas, kVp and LUT are controlling factors (kVp = subject contrast, LUT = image contrast...
Preview 4 out of 57 pages
Add to cartReceptor exposure 
Overall amount of radiation to reach IR 
 
 
 
mAs 
Controlling factor of receptor exposure (↑ mAs = ↑ receptor exposure) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:49 
Contrast 
Difference between adjacent areas, kVp and LUT are controlling factors (kVp = subject contrast, LUT = image contrast...
The resistance of electric flow through a circuit is measured in: 
 
A. Volts 
B. Amperes 
C. Ohms 
D. Joules 
C. Ohms 
 
 
 
A circuit with a single path for electric current flow is defined as a(n): 
 
A. Parallel circuit 
B. Closed circuit 
C. Series circuit 
D. Open circuit 
C. Series circuit 
 ...
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Add to cartThe resistance of electric flow through a circuit is measured in: 
 
A. Volts 
B. Amperes 
C. Ohms 
D. Joules 
C. Ohms 
 
 
 
A circuit with a single path for electric current flow is defined as a(n): 
 
A. Parallel circuit 
B. Closed circuit 
C. Series circuit 
D. Open circuit 
C. Series circuit 
 ...
mission statement 
Promoting high standards of patient care 
by recognizing qualified individuals in medical 
imaging, interventional procedures 
and radiation therapy. 
 
 
 
ethics evolution 
rules of ethics, code of ethics, professional ethics, ethical codes, moral beliefs 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:03 
 
0...
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Add to cartmission statement 
Promoting high standards of patient care 
by recognizing qualified individuals in medical 
imaging, interventional procedures 
and radiation therapy. 
 
 
 
ethics evolution 
rules of ethics, code of ethics, professional ethics, ethical codes, moral beliefs 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:03 
 
0...
Which of the following represents the image acquisition contrast resolution? 
A 
Pixel 
B 
Pixel size 
C 
Pixel pitch 
D 
Bit depth 
The answer is D. 
Pixel bit depth is known as the number of bits within a pixel which presents the number of gray tones that pixel can produce (D). The number of shade...
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Add to cartWhich of the following represents the image acquisition contrast resolution? 
A 
Pixel 
B 
Pixel size 
C 
Pixel pitch 
D 
Bit depth 
The answer is D. 
Pixel bit depth is known as the number of bits within a pixel which presents the number of gray tones that pixel can produce (D). The number of shade...
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