MRI Registry 2

Question 1

Which MRI registry credential is awarded by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for MRI technologists?

Accepted Answer

RT(MR)(ARRT)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

500 hours

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Patient Care and Education

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

175

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Hold an associate degree only with no primary ARRT credential

Answer

Candidates must hold a current primary ARRT certification in an approved discipline; an associate degree alone does not satisfy eligibility.

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Practice Test