CAMRT EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

CAMRT EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS

AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

Which pathology will require the technologist to increase exposure

factors?

a. Ascites

b. Emphysema

c. Pneumothorax

d. Bowel Obstruction - ANSWER- Ascites

Why wouldn't a tech need to increase exposure factors for a bowel

obstruction? - ANSWER- - Bowel obstruction results in an abnormal

accumulation of air and fluid

- The overall density of the tissue is decreased due to the large amount

of trapped air in the bowel therefore resulting in a decrease in mAs

What should the tech do to provide radiation safety for all personnel

during an OR case? - ANSWER- Provide lead aprons and place the

image intensifier above the patient

A tech is performing a hip exam on an inpatient who is unable to stand.

The patient states that they need to urinate. How should the tech

proceed? - ANSWER- Offer a bedpan to the patient then complete the

hip exam

How would you correct a lateral elbow image if the radial head is distal

to the coronoid process and the capitulum is located anterior to the

trochlea? - ANSWER- Elevate the distal forearm and repeat the image

A patient was administered morphine and sent for a abdominal series.

The patient reports right side pain, dizziness and weakness, but is

otherwise alert. In addition to the AP supine image, what projection

should the technologist perform? - ANSWER- - Left lateral decubitus

- This is safe for the patient and the intraperitoneal air will not be

confused with the gastric bubble

What is the best way to transfer a patient requiring spinal immobilization

onto a radiographic table from a stretcher? - ANSWER- Use a slider

board

A CT scan of the thorax has been requested to rule out metastatic

disease. To demonstrate the required area, the scan must include from

the apices to the level of what anatomical structure (s)? - ANSWERAdrenal glands should be included to demonstrate metastases if present

A lateral view of the wrist demonstrates the ulna positioned anterior to

the radius. How should the tech correct this positioning error? -

ANSWER- Decrease the external rotation of the wrist

What adjustments should the tech make for a patient with emphysema? -

ANSWER- Decrease the mAs

When performing a mobile radiographic procedure, which of the

following would be best radiation safety practice for a tech?

a. Wearing a protective lead apron and standing at least 2m away

b. Standing at the right angle to the xray beam at least 2m away

c. Standing behind the mobile xray unit at least 2m away

d. Wearing a protective lead apron and standing at a right angle to the

xray beam - ANSWER- Wearing a protective lead apron and standing at

least 2m away

At what level should the top margin of the gonadal shield be placed on

male patients for a supine abdomen? - ANSWER- 2.5 cm inferior to the

symphysis pubis

What abnormal blood test results would contraindicate an exam

requiring the injection of IV contrast media? - ANSWER- - High

creatinine levels

- High BUN levels

- Decreased GFR

What is the mode of transmission for mumps? - ANSWER- Droplet

A patient with a walker arrives from the ER with a request for a

consultation to rule out a mass in the apex of the chest. Which

projection/position would best demonstrate the ROI? - ANSWER- - AP

projection; CR angled 15-20 degree cephalad

- This is the appropriate position because the patient has a walker and

would not be able to lean back

How can you determine if the patient is rotated on an pelvis image? -

ANSWER- Ala will be flatter on the side that the patient is rotated

towards and the Obturator foramina will start to close

What post processing function will best demonstrate the renal artery in

an unenhanced scan? - ANSWER- Narrow WW

When displayed on the CR monitor, the exposure indicator of a lateral

wrist image is out of range. The image is deemed undiagnostic. What

should the tech change to improve the image? - ANSWER- mAs

At which vertebral level is this carina demonstrated? - ANSWER- T4-

T5

Mrs Clark, 78 years old, comes to the radiology department for a repeat

lateral L-Spine. The tech reviews the previous exam and notes that on

the lateral view the L4-L5 and L5-S1 intervertebrabal disk spaces are not

open. How should the technologist ensure that the repeat lateral image is

improved? - ANSWER- Position a radiolucent sponge under the

patient's waist

A patient is scheduled for a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis. The

tech is only able to insert a 21 gauge iv compared with the routine 18