MRI Registry 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which MRI registry credential is awarded by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for MRI technologists?
- MR(ARRT)
- RT(MR)(ARRT) (Correct answer)
- MRI(ARRT)
- RMT(ARRT)
Correct answer: RT(MR)(ARRT)
The ARRT awards the RT(MR)(ARRT) credential to registered technologists who pass the MRI examination.
Question 2: What is the minimum number of clinical MRI hours required by ARRT before a candidate can sit for the MRI registry examination?
- 200 hours
- 500 hours (Correct answer)
- 1,000 hours
- 1,500 hours
Correct answer: 500 hours
ARRT requires candidates to document at least 500 hours of clinical MRI experience as part of eligibility requirements.
Question 3: On the ARRT MRI registry exam, which content area covers patient care, contrast agents, and MRI safety screening?
- Image Production
- Patient Care and Education (Correct answer)
- Procedures
- Physics and Instrumentation
Correct answer: Patient Care and Education
Patient Care and Education encompasses screening, safety, contrast administration, and patient communication topics.
Question 4: How many scored questions appear on the ARRT MRI registry examination?
- 100
- 175 (Correct answer)
- 200
- 220
Correct answer: 175
The ARRT MRI exam contains 175 scored questions plus a small number of unscored pilot questions.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT an acceptable primary pathway for ARRT MRI registry eligibility?
- Hold a primary ARRT certification in radiography
- Hold a primary ARRT certification in nuclear medicine technology
- Hold an associate degree only with no primary ARRT credential (Correct answer)
- Hold a primary ARRT certification in radiation therapy
Correct answer: Hold an associate degree only with no primary ARRT credential
Candidates must hold a current primary ARRT certification in an approved discipline; an associate degree alone does not satisfy eligibility.
Question 6: The ARRT MRI registry exam content specification places approximately what percentage of questions in the 'Procedures' domain?
- 10%
- 20%
- 35% (Correct answer)
- 50%
Correct answer: 35%
Approximately 35% of the MRI registry exam covers Procedures, making it one of the largest content areas.
Question 7: A candidate who fails the ARRT MRI registry exam may retest after what mandatory waiting period?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 6 months
Correct answer: 90 days
ARRT requires a 90-day waiting period between examination attempts for registry candidates.
MRI Registry 2
Which MRI registry credential is awarded by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for MRI technologists?