ARRT BOARD REVIEW

What type of fracture is characterized by separation of the bone into numerous fragments at the midshaft?

A patient presents with urticaria after administration of contrast media. Which medication can be given intravenously?

What term refers to a protrusion of bowel into the groin?

Which radiation interaction with matter results in the greatest occupational exposure?

Double-strand breaks in DNA can result in: Cancer, Genetic effects, Cell death, Cleaved or broken chromosome

A patient whose stomach and gallbladder are in a low vertical position would most likely have which body habitus class?

During an operative procedure, which of the following persons is NOT considered to be sterile?

Which one of the following is NOT a product in the equation for Effective dose (EfD)?

The majority of the x-ray photons are produced at the anode by which interaction?

What is the average rate of respiration, or bpm, for an adult?

Streptococcus is a type of...

The anterior first rib articulates with which anatomic structure?

While caring for a patient with chest tube drainage, which of the following actions should you take?

Microorganisms that live on or inside the body without causing disease are termed...

What will imaging an anatomic structure w/ an increased atomic number have on the occurence of the photoelectric effect?

As filtration increases, the intensity of the x-ray beam will...

In an image intensifier (II), electronc intensification occurs when electrons are moved at high speed from the...

For a PA axial projection of the large intestine followng the fluoroscopic portion of a BE, the CR is angled..

The risk of cancer is estimated by calculating the...

PICC stands for 'peripherally inserted central catheter'

The phosphor layer in a CR imaging plate is composed of...

Which radiation interaction with matter results in the greatest occupational exposure?

The duct that connects with the proximal gallbladder is known as the...

Leakage radiation from the x-ray tube is limited to...

Modesty and personal independence are most important to a child in which stage of development?

Which imaging study of the urinary system is a structural study rather than a functional study?

Which of the following signs/symptoms is NOT a probable indicator of a patient that's in shock?

Which of the following describes the sternoclavicular joint?

A patient w/ a history of ulcerative colitis is scheduled for an LGI. What type of contrast will be used for this exam?

For mobile fluoroscopic equipment, inherent provisions must be emade so that the machine cannot operate at less than...

1 joule per kilogram (J/kg) is equal to...

Spot images are obtained with a small bowel study wen the ingested barium reaches the....

Which of these kVp settings will produce x-ray photons with the shortest wavelength?

Which one of the following bones does NOT articulate with the zygomatic bones?

When a pulse is described as thready, this means:

A Bankart lesion is associated with what anatomy?

To be in compliance with medical aseptic standards, what's the minimal time for effective hand washing?

Which of the following conditions would be an indication for retrograde urethrography?

In which bone are the optic foramina located?

Which organ system response to whole-body radiation exposure has a threshold dose of 1 Gy?

What is the primary factor determining the quantity of electons in the x-ray tube current?

The suffix "-algia" is defined as which of the following?

The purpose of inserting PICC lines is to deliver which of the following?

Which of the following refers to the opening through which a spinal nerve passes after it branches from the spinal cord?

Which of the following does not influence fluoroscopic tabletop exposure rate?

What portion of the x-ray circuit must use alternating current (AC) in order to function correctly?

The source of electrons in a traditional x-ray tube is the...

Which of the following imaging procedures require written documentation of informed consent?

What type of bone is the clavicle?

In a direct capture DR system, a decreased DEL size results in...

The term "parenteral" refers to medications given by...

If an x-ray was taken using a 40-in. SID & the image was repeated using an 80-in. SID, how would exposure be maintained?

Which of the following is the outermost component of a CR cassette?

Which body habitus will require the greatest degree of obliquity for a PA oblique projection of the stomach?

The innermost layer of the stomach wall is the...

Which side of the x-ray tube is negatively charged during the exposure?

What stage of embryonic development takes place from 10 days to 6 weeks post-conception?

Which of the following cells/tissues are the most sensitive to radiation?

A properly positioned PA axial projection of the average skull, or Caldwell method, will project the petrous ridges...

The hard palate is formed by which of the following bones?

What exposure time should be used if you're using 40 mAs for an exposure and select the 200 mA station?

X-ray photons that don't have the energy to penetrate the patient will result in which of the following?

Which of the following is an indication for retrograde urography?

Radiation-induced cataracts are classified as a ...

What thickness of protective shielding is required in the Bucky slot cover of a fluoroscopic imaging unit?

At a distance of 72 in., the dose from a radiation source is 125 microgray. What will be the dose at 40 inches?

As tissue density decreases, photon attenuation will...

Based on Standard Precautions, which one of the following is not a type of transmission-based precaution?

The transformer core is typically composed of which of the following?

Which of these changes will increase the contrast resolution of a radiographic system?

As the angle of the anode decreases, what happens to the heat loading capacity of the x-ray tube?

Bremsstahlung interactions may occur only when the incident electron interacts with:

Lethal effects on the embryo/fetus are most likely to occur during what stage of pregnancy?

What type of joint is a costovertebral joint?

What is the minimum requirement for the evaluatio of holes and cracks of shielding accessories?

Sterile technique is required when contrast agents are adminitered....

On an oblique lumbar spine radiograph, the body of the scottie dog represents the...

During the earliest phases of pregnancy, the embryo is...

Walls that are considered to be secondary barriers should be...

Which of these digital radiography systems will have the highest contrast resolution?

The lifetime whole-body dose limit for a radiographer is calculated as...

Which projection best demonstrates the z-joints of the C-spine?