ARRT cert exam questions
________ require more x-ray exposure to provide adequate radiographic density and
can be used when exposure reduction or fast exposure time is essential. -
ANS-high-speed screens
- - ANS-intramuscular requires 90° angle of injection; subcutaneous injections requires
a 45° angle; and intravenous injections requires a 15° angle.
- Fast imaging systems with low-milliampere-seconds and high-kilovoltage factors are
most likely to be the cause of what - ANS-quantum mottle
3 advantages of high-frequency generators - ANS-1.) smaller size, 2.) nearly constant
potential, and 3.) lower patient dose.
3 phase 12 pulse = ____ x original mAs - ANS-1/2
3 phase 6 pulse = ____ x the original mAs - ANS-2/3
3 reasons the barium suspension for an enima should be either just below body
temperature or cold - ANS-1.) to prevent injury,3.) to prevent bowel irritation and3.) to
stimulate contraction of the anal sphincter
A ______ oblique position places the sacroiliac joints perpendicular to the IR. - ANS-25°
to 30°
A circuit device placed after the secondary coil of the high-voltage transformer and
before the x-ray tube. - ANS-Rectifiers
a collection of urine in the renal pelvis owing to obstructed outflow, such as from a
stricture or obstruction - ANS-Hydronephrosis
a device used to read optical density - ANS-A densitometer
A frontal view of the sternum is best accomplished in which position - ANS-R.A.O.
a geometric principle illustrating that the actual focal spot is larger than the effective
(projected) focal spot - ANS-the line-focus principle
, A life-threatening reaction - ANS-vasovagal
a method of quality control for daily monitoring of an automatic film processor -
ANS-Sensitometry
A non-allergic reaction - ANS-vasomotor
a nose bleed. - ANS-Epistaxis
a plus-density artifact found ¾ in. from the leading edge of the film - ANS-A pi line
a radiographic position for radiographing the mastoids - ANS-Stenver position
a respiratory condition in which the patient has difficulty breathing (dyspnea) in any
position other than erect - ANS-Orthopnea
a steroid that may be used to treat bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, and
inflammatory reactions. - ANS-Hydrocortisone
a supercoat of clear, hard gelatin - ANS-antiabrasive layer
A thermoluminescent dosimetry system would use which crystals - ANS-Lithium fluoride
a timer that can accurately duplicate radiographic densities - ANS-photo timer
a timer that permits a shorter, more precise exposure - ANS-impulse timer
a vascular reaction resulting in dilated capillaries and edema and causing the patient to
break out in hives - ANS-Urticaria
A.P. projection of the S.I. joints - ANS-Central ray angled 30-35º cephalad to the middle
between Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) and pubic symphysis.
an abnormal condition in which fluid has accumulated in the pleural space. - ANS-A
pleural effusion
An allergic reaction - ANS-anaphylactic
An injury to a structure located on the side opposite that of the primary injury -
ANS-contrecoup
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