Question 1

What is the average degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 degrees 
B)  50 degrees 
C)  55 degrees 
D)  60 degrees 
A)  45 degrees 
B)  50 degrees 
C)  55 degrees 
D)  60 degrees

Question 2

Which projection of the stomach would best demonstrate a diaphragmatic herniation?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA 
B)  AP 
C)  AP,Trendelenburg position 
D)  AP,R lateral decubitus 
A)  PA 
B)  AP 
C)  AP,Trendelenburg position 
D)  AP,R lateral decubitus

Question 3

The PA oblique projection of the colon done in the LAO position clearly demonstrates the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ascending colon. 
B)  descending colon. 
C)  R colic flexure. 
D)  transverse colon. 
A)  ascending colon. 
B)  descending colon. 
C)  R colic flexure. 
D)  transverse colon.

Question 4

The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  rugae. 
B)  serous. 
C)  mucous layer. 
D)  submucous layer. 
A)  rugae. 
B)  serous. 
C)  mucous layer. 
D)  submucous layer.

Question 5

At which level is the IR centered for an AP or PA oblique stomach and duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  L1/L2 
B)  L2/L3 
C)  L3/L4 
D)  Iliac crests 
A)  L1/L2 
B)  L2/L3 
C)  L3/L4 
D)  Iliac crests

Question 6

For which type of body habitus is the stomach nearly vertical?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hyposthenic 
D)  Hypersthenic 
A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hyposthenic 
D)  Hypersthenic

Question 7

How many pairs of salivary glands are in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five

Question 8

The opening between the stomach and the small intestine is termed the pyloric:

Accepted Answer

A)  sphincter. 
B)  antrum. 
C)  orifice. 
D)  canal. 
A)  sphincter. 
B)  antrum. 
C)  orifice. 
D)  canal.

Question 9

What is the central-ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 20 degrees cephalad 
B)  30 to 40 degrees cephalad 
C)  10 to 20 degrees caudad 
D)  30 to 40 degrees caudad 
A)  10 to 20 degrees cephalad 
B)  30 to 40 degrees cephalad 
C)  10 to 20 degrees caudad 
D)  30 to 40 degrees caudad

Question 10

The entire colon is best demonstrated in which projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA or AP 
B)  PA axial 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  Lateral 
A)  PA or AP 
B)  PA axial 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  Lateral

Question 11

The degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the large intestine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 20. 
B)  15 to 30. 
C)  20 to 30. 
D)  35 to 45. 
A)  10 to 20. 
B)  15 to 30. 
C)  20 to 30. 
D)  35 to 45.

Question 12

The area identified in the figure below is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fundus. 
B)  angular notch. 
C)  cardiac antrum. 
D)  lesser curvature. 
A)  fundus. 
B)  angular notch. 
C)  cardiac antrum. 
D)  lesser curvature.

Question 13

The degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection of the stomach will depend on the body habitus.The greatest degree of rotation would be used for which body habitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hypersthenic 
D)  Hyposthenic 
A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hypersthenic 
D)  Hyposthenic

Question 14

Which two are advantages of using the recumbent position for images of the esophagus? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Easier to swallow barium 
B)  Varices better filled with contrast 
C)  Proximal portion more completely filled with contrast 
D)  Demonstration of hiatal hernia 
A)  Easier to swallow barium 
B)  Varices better filled with contrast 
C)  Proximal portion more completely filled with contrast 
D)  Demonstration of hiatal hernia

Question 15

Which examination requires the use of time markers on the images?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach 
B)  Small intestine 
C)  Large intestine 
D)  ERCP 
A)  Stomach 
B)  Small intestine 
C)  Large intestine 
D)  ERCP

Question 16

How much is the body rotated for the PA oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 20 degrees 
B)  15 to 45 degrees 
C)  30 to 60 degrees 
D)  40 to 70 degrees 
A)  10 to 20 degrees 
B)  15 to 45 degrees 
C)  30 to 60 degrees 
D)  40 to 70 degrees

Question 17

The small intestine is divided into how many distinct portions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Eight 
A)  Three 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Eight

Question 18

Which projection is used for images made during defecography?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  AP axial 
C)  Lateral 
D)  AP,decubitus position 
A)  AP 
B)  AP axial 
C)  Lateral 
D)  AP,decubitus position

Question 19

Which two are components of the alimentary canal? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharynx 
B)  Liver 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Stomach 
A)  Pharynx 
B)  Liver 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Stomach

Question 20

Which two positions will demonstrate the right colic flexure? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  LPO 
B)  RAO 
C)  RPO 
D)  LAO 
A)  LPO 
B)  RAO 
C)  RPO 
D)  LAO

Exam 15: Digestive System: Salivary Glands, alimentary Canal, and Biliary System

What is the average degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

Which projection of the stomach would best demonstrate a diaphragmatic herniation?

The PA oblique projection of the colon done in the LAO position clearly demonstrates the:

The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the:

At which level is the IR centered for an AP or PA oblique stomach and duodenum?

For which type of body habitus is the stomach nearly vertical?

How many pairs of salivary glands are in the mouth?

The opening between the stomach and the small intestine is termed the pyloric:

What is the central-ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the large intestine?

The entire colon is best demonstrated in which projection?

The degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the large intestine is:

The area identified in the figure below is the:

The degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection of the stomach will depend on the body habitus.The greatest degree of rotation would be used for which body habitus?

Which two are advantages of using the recumbent position for images of the esophagus? (Select all that apply.)

Which examination requires the use of time markers on the images?

How much is the body rotated for the PA oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

The small intestine is divided into how many distinct portions?

Which projection is used for images made during defecography?

Which two are components of the alimentary canal? (Select all that apply.)

Which two positions will demonstrate the right colic flexure? (Select all that apply.)

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