Computed Tomography Exam Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
Candidate who wish to obtain a certification in computed
tomography must hold a registration in which of the following
supporting categories? - Correct Answer ✅*Any one of the
above*
-Radiology
-Nuclear Medicine Technology
-Radiation Therapy
Minimum of how many hours of structured education credits
required in topics that reflect the CT certification examination
content? - Correct Answer ✅16
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
post-primary examination in CT was first offer in March
___________. - Correct Answer ✅1995
Proper documentation of which of the following can greatly
assist the interpreting physician in the diagnostic process of a
patient? - Correct Answer ✅Patient's recent procedures,
surgeries, and symptoms
Possible trauma in patient
Specific areas of pain or discomfort in patient
Communication is the key to any successful patient
interaction. - Correct Answer ✅True
,Computed Tomography Exam Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
Which of the following high-density or metallic items should
be removed from a patient when necessary and appropriate
during CT scanning? - Correct Answer ✅*all the above*
jewelry
hair fasteners
electronic devices
A _________ must sign the information consent form for a
minor. - Correct Answer ✅Parent or legal guardian
Which of the following can cause substantial image
degradation during CT examination? - Correct Answer
✅patient motion.
Which of the follow are considered as vital signs? - Correct
Answer ✅*all*
temperature
pulse&blood pressure
respirations
Systolic blood pressure indicates the pressure within arteries
during cardiac contraction and should be less than ________
mm Hg. - Correct Answer ✅120
, Computed Tomography Exam Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
A _______ is an electronic device used to measure pules and
respiratory status. - Correct Answer ✅pulse oximeter
Which of the following is a graphic representation of the
electrical activity of the heart? - Correct Answer ✅an
electrocardiogram (ECG)
The cardiac cycle can be divided into which of the following
distinct stages? - Correct Answer ✅atrial systole
___________ refers to an insufficient oxygenation of tissue at
the cellular level. - Correct Answer ✅hypoxia
Oxygen is considered a drug, and it is typically administered
under the order of a physician. - Correct Answer ✅True
A _____ can be used to drain fluid from the intrapleural space
of the ill or injured patient. - Correct Answer
✅Thoracostomy tube (chest tube)
CT technologists MUST take care to ensure that the urine
drainage bag be kept below the patients bladder at all times
to prevent the ______ of urine when imaging a patient with an
in-dwelling catheter. - Correct Answer ✅back-flow (reflux)
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