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ARRT Review Image Production Exam [Question and Answers] 100% Correct *Receptor exposure* *Ans* Overall amount of radiation to reach IR *mAs* *Ans* Controlling factor of receptor exposure (↑ mAs = ↑ receptor exposure) *Contrast* *Ans* Difference between adjacent areas, kVp and LUT are controlling factors (kVp = *subject* contrast, LUT = *image* contrast) *Scatter* *Ans* Blanket of fog (from kVp) *↑ kVp =* *Ans* ↓ image contrast (because more scatter is produced) *↑ radiation ...

ARRT VI EXAM ELABORATION |Question and Answer| 100% Correct Kyphoplasty *Ans* Also called per cutaneous vertebralplasty are invasive procedures indicated for patients who have back pain. Also, these procedures are done to stabilize a compression fracture that results from osteoporosis, a malignant tumor of the vertebral body, including cancer types such as multiple myeloma, a hemangioma, or an injury to this find that results in broken spinal bones. With a compression fracture, the bo...

Radiographic Procedures - Radiology Exam Review [ARRT] -[Appelton & Lange Review] 20242025 Study Year Which of the following positions would be obtained with the patient lying prone recumbent on the radiographic table, and the central ray directed horizontally to the iliac crest? (A) Ventral decubitus position (B) Dorsal decubitus position (C) Left lateral decubitus position (D) Right lateral decubitus position *Ans* Ventral Decubitus Position. Which of the following is (are) effec...

ARRT CT Registry Exam Study Set |Question and Answer| #LATEST!! 1. The normal range of respiration of an adult is A. 5- 10 breaths per minute B. 12-20 breaths per minute c. 20-30 breaths per minute D. 35-50 breaths per minute *Ans* B. 12-20 2 which of the following is a parenteral route of medication administration A. sublingual B. Intramuscular C. transdermal D. Oral *Ans* B. Intramuscular 3 The preperation for a contrast- enhanced CT exam of a patient with prior allergic react...

ARRT CT Registry Exam Study Set |Question and Answer| #LATEST!! 1. The normal range of respiration of an adult is A. 5- 10 breaths per minute B. 12-20 breaths per minute c. 20-30 breaths per minute D. 35-50 breaths per minute *Ans* B. 12-20 2 which of the following is a parenteral route of medication administration A. sublingual B. Intramuscular C. transdermal D. Oral *Ans* B. Intramuscular 3 The preperation for a contrast- enhanced CT exam of a patient with prior allergic react...

ARRT Registry Review Study Guide |100% Pass| UPDATED!! The ASRT document that defines the radiographer's role is the *Ans* practice standards Occurences that can keep a radiography that can keep a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include *Ans* being suspended from a radiography program and being dismissed/expelled from a radiography program Violations of the ARRT rules of ethics include *Ans* accepting responsibility to perform a function outside of th...

ARRT - Spine Exam |Question and Answer| 100% Correct How many vertebrae are located in the cervical region of the spine? *Ans* 7 What is the odontoid process and where is it located? *Ans* A toothlike projection on the superior surface of C2 When taking an AP axial projection of the cervical spine, the central ray is directed: *Ans* 15 degrees cephalad What is the rationale for using a 72-inch SID for the lateral projection of the cervical spine? *Ans* This SID helps to overcome the ...

Image Production - ARRT X-RAY BOARD EXAM |Question and Answer| 100% Correct The resistance of electric flow through a circuit is measured in: A. Volts B. Amperes C. Ohms D. Joules *Ans* 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 *Ans* C. Series circuit The degree of resistance provided by an individual resistor within a circuit is measured in: A. Volts B. Watts C. Ohm...

Mammo ARRT Study Guide 2024 The biggest risk factor for breast cancer disease is (a) a family history of breast cancer (b) a personal history of breast cancer (c) gender (d) not breast feeding (C) Gender One of the minor risk factors for breast cancer could include (a) gender (b) aging (c) genetic risk factors (d) Not breast Feeding (d) Not breast feeding What is the approximate risk of developing breast cancer for a women whose fathers sister has the disease (a) higher than norm...

ARRT 2024/2025 Exam Prep |100% Correct Q&A| Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its ability to? *Ans* Ionize Describe the damage potential of ionization? *Ans* 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 considered harmful in high energy ranges. What is the most likely potential hazard working with diagnostic radiology? *Ans* Carcinogenesis - Stoc...