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ARRT RADIOGRAPHY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
"Unjustified restraint of a patient is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Imprisonment" "Exposing confidential information, improperly exposing the patients body, inappropriately touching a patients body, or photographing a patient without their permission is known as
________. - CORRECT ANSWER Invasion of Privacy"
"Written information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known as
________. - CORRECT ANSWER Libel"
"Orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is
known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Slander"
"Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine stating the employer is held liable for an employee's
negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Let the master
answer." "Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine stating that the cause of the negligence is obvious. Res Ipsa
Loquitur means ________. - CORRECT ANSWER The thing speaks for itself."
"The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1) Code
- Rules" "The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a guide for what radiographers aspire to become as
professionals. - CORRECT ANSWER Code"
"The ARRT ________ of Ethics are mandatory, enforceable, and carry sanctions for violations. -
CORRECT ANSWER Rules"
"Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute. - CORRECT
ANSWER 100"
"Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - CORRECT
ANSWER 60"
"Diastolic blood pressure greater than ________mm/Hg indicates an increasing level of
hypertension. - CORRECT ANSWER 90"
"Diastolic blood pressure less than ________mm/Hg gives some indication of shock. - CORRECT
ANSWER 50"
"The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - CORRECT
ANSWER 3 to 5"
"Loosing large amounts of blood or plasma may result in ________ shock. - CORRECT ANSWER
Hypovolemic" "When toxins are produced during massive infection causing a dramatic decrease in blood
pressure, ________ shock is suspected. - CORRECT ANSWER Septic"
"________ shock is when blood pools in peripheral vessels. - CORRECT ANSWER Neurogenic"
"________ shock results from cardiac failure or other interference with heart function. -
CORRECT ANSWER Cardiogenic"
"________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow
injection of iodinated contrast media. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Allergic
- Anaphylaxis" "Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac or hepatic
failure. - CORRECT ANSWER Overdose"
"What are some reactions to anaphylactic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Flushing
- Hives
- Nausea"
"What are some reactions to cardiovascular shock? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Cardiac Arrest"
"________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - CORRECT ANSWER Iodinated
Ionic Contrast Media"
"________ is the unit of effective and equivalent dose. - CORRECT ANSWER Sievert (Sv)"
"The unit of radioactivity that is used to measure the quantity of radioactive material is the
________. - CORRECT ANSWER Becquerel (Bq)"
"What is the annual equivalent dose limit for occupational exposure to the lens of the eye? -
CORRECT ANSWER 150 mSv"
"What is the annual equivalent dose limit for occupational exposure to the localized areas of the
skin, hands and feet? - CORRECT ANSWER 500 mSv"
"This is calculated by multiplying the radiographer's age in years times 10 mSv. - CORRECT
ANSWER Cumulative effective dose limit."
"The annual effective dose limit for students over the age of 18 is ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER 50 mSv"
"The annual effective dose limit for the general public, assuming frequent exposure is ________.
CORRECT ANSWER 1 mSv"
"The annual effective dose limit for the general public, assuming infrequent exposure is
________. - CORRECT ANSWER 5 mSv"
"The total equivalent dose to the embryo/fetus for the entire gestational period is ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER 5 mSv"
"The equivalent dose limit to the embryo/fetus per month is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER
0.5 mSv" "________ is germ (sperm or ovum) cell division that halves the number of chromosomes in each
cell so that the union of two germ cells produces a new cell with 46 chromosomes. - CORRECT
ANSWER Meiosis"
"This occurs when radiation transfers its energy directly to the DNA or RNA. - CORRECT
ANSWER Direct Effect"
"Because a cell contains mostly water, the probability that it will be struck by radiation is greater.
This interaction is known as the ________ effect. - CORRECT ANSWER Indirect"
"________ of water occurs as radiation energy is deposited into the water of a cell. - CORRECT
ANSWER Radiolysis"
"Cells are most sensitive to radiation when they are immature, undifferentiated, and rapidly
dividing. This describes: - CORRECT ANSWER The law of Bergonie and Tribondeau."
"If cells are more oxygenated, they are more susceptible to radiation damage. This describes: -
CORRECT ANSWER Oxygen Enhancement Ratio (OER)"
"A whole-body dose of ________ will depress the blood count. - CORRECT ANSWER 0.25 Gy"
"Somatic effects are evident in the ________ being exposed. - CORRECT ANSWER Organism"
"Doses causing somatic effects are much ________ than those received in general diagnostic
radiography. - CORRECT ANSWER Higher"
"When are embryologic effects most sensitive? - CORRECT ANSWER During the first trimester
of gestation." "The amount of radiation that causes the number of mutations in a population to double is the
________. - CORRECT ANSWER Doubling Dose"
"The doubling dose for humans is approximately ________. - CORRECT ANSWER 1.56 Sv"
"Gonadal shielding may reduce female gonad dose by up to ________%. - CORRECT ANSWER
"Gonadal shielding may reduce male gonad dose by up to ________%. - CORRECT ANSWER
"Secondary protective barriers must be ________ lead equivalent. - CORRECT ANSWER 1/32-
Inch" "Secondary barriers must extend from where the primary protective barrier ends, and extend to
the ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Ceiling"
"Primary and secondary protective barriers must overlap by at least ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER 1/2-Inch"
"Secondary protective barriers must be located wherever ________ or ________ radiation may
strike. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Leakage
- Scatter"
"The x-ray control booth is considered to be a ________ protective barrier. - CORRECT
ANSWER Secondary"
"The lead window in a control booth enclosure is usually ________ lead equivalent. - CORRECT
ANSWER 1.5 mm"
"Measured in mA minutes per week, ________ takes into account the volume and types of exams
performed in the room. - CORRECT ANSWER Workload"
"The amount of time the beam is on and directed at a particular barrier defines the ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER Use Factor"
"Uncontrolled areas must be shielded to ensure an effective dose limit to the general public of
________ per week. - CORRECT ANSWER 20 μSv"
"Controlled areas must be shielded to keep exposure under ________ per week. - CORRECT
ANSWER 1 μSv"
"Leakage radiation from the x-ray tube housing may not exceed ________ per hour at a distance
________ from the housing. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) 1 mGyᵃ
- 1 m"
"The protective curtain on a fluoroscopy unit must be ________ lead equivalent. - CORRECT
ANSWER 0.25 mm"
"The bucky slot shield on a fluoroscopy unit must be ________ lead equivalent. - CORRECT
ANSWER 0.25 mm"
"The least scatter radiation is measured at a ________-degree angle from the patient. -
CORRECT ANSWER 90"
"Scatter-beam intensity at an angle 90-degrees from the patient is ________ the intensity of the
primary beam at a distance of ________ meter. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) 1/
"________ dosimeters use aluminum oxide to record dose. - CORRECT ANSWER OSL"
"An aluminum oxide layer is stimulated by a ________ after the wear period. - CORRECT
ANSWER Laser Beam"
"When aluminum oxide is stimulated by a laser beam, ________ release energy as visible
________. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Electrons
- Light"
"OSL dosimeters can record exposures as low as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER 10 μGyᵃ"
"OSL dosimeters can be worn for up to ________ at a time. - CORRECT ANSWER 3 Months"
"OSL dosimeters can be reanalyzed and reused ________ times if necessary. - CORRECT
ANSWER Multiple"
"With OSL dosimeters, exposures below ________ are reported as minimal. - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 μGyᵃ"
"________ dosimeters use lithium fluoride crystals instead of film to record dose. - CORRECT
ANSWER TLD"
"The electrons in lithium fluoride crystals are excited by radiation exposure, and release this
information when exposed to ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Heat"
"The energy released from lithium fluoride crystals is released as ________, and is measured by a
________. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Visible Light
"RAT - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid Assessment Team"
"RBC - CORRECT ANSWER Red Blood Cells"
"RDS - CORRECT ANSWER Respiratory Distress Syndrome"
"RLQ - CORRECT ANSWER Right Lower Quadrant"
"Rt. - CORRECT ANSWER Right"
"RUQ - CORRECT ANSWER Right Upper Quadrant"
"Rx - CORRECT ANSWER Prescription"
"SC - CORRECT ANSWER Sternoclavicular"
"SI - CORRECT ANSWER Sacroiliac"
"SICU - CORRECT ANSWER Surgical Intensive Care Unit"
"SOB - CORRECT ANSWER Short of Breath"
"stat - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately"
“Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. - CORRECT ANSWER *Anatomy and
positioning are not covered in this study guide.*"
"What is a tort? - CORRECT ANSWER A violation of civil law."
"Torts are also known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Personal Injury Law"
"If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the patient, it is
known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Assault"
"Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from physical contact with the radiographer, and imaging the wrong body part or against the patients will is known as ________.
- CORRECT ANSWER Battery"
"Attempting to copy ARRT exam materials, disclosing exam questions, impersonating a test candidate, being convicted of a crime, engaging in unprofessional conduct, injuring a patient, misrepresenting CE units earned, violating state or federal narcotics and controlled-substance laws, and attempting to circumvent the certification and registration process are examples that
violate the ARRT ________ of Ethics. - CORRECT ANSWER Rules"
"Acting in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care, practicing technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, practicing ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protecting the patient's right to quality radiologic care, and striving to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities are examples covered under the
ARRT ________ of Ethics. - CORRECT ANSWER Code"
"What letter represents the atomic mass number? - CORRECT ANSWER A"
"What letter represents the atomic number? - CORRECT ANSWER Z"
"When handling chemicals and they are exposed to skin, the area should be washed with cool
water for at least ________ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER 5"
"When handling chemicals and they splash into the eyes, the eyes should be washed with cool
water for at least ________ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER 15"
"This is used to define radiation exposure or radiation delivered to a specific point. - CORRECT
ANSWER Air Kerma"
"Radiation exiting the x-ray tube is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Primary
Radiation" "X-rays that emerge from the patient and strike the image receptor, and are composed of primary
and scattered photons is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Exit or Remnant Radiation"
"X-ray beams that contain photons of many different energies are known as ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER Heterogeneous."
"X-ray's have diagnostic wavelengths of ________ to ________, and travel as bundles of energy
called photons. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) 0.1 Å
2) 0.5 Å"
"What is cataractogenesis? - CORRECT ANSWER It causes cataracts to form, following a
nonlinear-threshold dose-response curve."
"What are late somatic effects of the thyroid? - CORRECT ANSWER Manifestion of cancer or
cessation of function."
"Shortening of lifespan ________ occur in modern radiation workers. - CORRECT ANSWER
Does Not" "A genetic effect is damage to the ________ molecule, which is then passed on to the next
generation. - CORRECT ANSWER DNA"
"Genetic effects follow a ________ dose-response curve. - CORRECT ANSWER Linear-
Nonthreshold"
"There is no such thing as a safe ________ dose. - CORRECT ANSWER Gonadal"
"Any exposure amount to the gonads can represent a ________ threat. - CORRECT ANSWER
Genetic" "Radiation dose that, if received by the entire population, would cause the same genetic injury as the total of doses received by the persons actually being exposed (the average gonadal dose to
the childbearing-age population) is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER Genetically-Significant
Dose (GSD)"
"Primary protective barriers must be ________ lead equivalent. - CORRECT ANSWER 1/16-
Inch"
"Primary barriers must be located where the ________ may strike the wall or the floor. -
CORRECT ANSWER Primary Beam"
