Question 1

What is the recommended general body position for a radiographic series of the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upright 
B)  Recumbent 
C)  Seated 
D)  Trendelenburg 
A)  Upright 
B)  Recumbent 
C)  Seated 
D)  Trendelenburg

Question 2

For all projections of the esophagus,the top of the IR is positioned at:

Accepted Answer

A)  C7. 
B)  T5. 
C)  the level of the eyes. 
D)  the level of the mouth. 
A)  C7. 
B)  T5. 
C)  the level of the eyes. 
D)  the level of the mouth.

Question 3

Which drug may be given to the patient before a double-contrast examination of the stomach to relax the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heparin 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Demerol 
D)  Oral chlorhydrate 
A)  Heparin 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Demerol 
D)  Oral chlorhydrate

Question 4

Which projection of the stomach is demonstrated in this figure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

How much lower should the IR be positioned when the upright position is used for projections of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  to 1 inch 
B)  2 to 2inches 
C)  4 to 5 inches 
D)  3 to 6 inches 
A)  to 1 inch 
B)  2 to 2inches 
C)  4 to 5 inches 
D)  3 to 6 inches

What is the recommended general body position for a radiographic series of the esophagus?

For all projections of the esophagus,the top of the IR is positioned at:

Which drug may be given to the patient before a double-contrast examination of the stomach to relax the gastrointestinal tract?

Which projection of the stomach is demonstrated in this figure?

How much lower should the IR be positioned when the upright position is used for projections of the stomach?

Preliminary Steps in Radiography

General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology

Thoracic Viscera: Chest and Upper Airway

Abdomen

Upper Extremity

Shoulder Girdle

Lower Extremity

Pelvis and Hip

Vertebral Column

Bony Thorax

Cranium

Trauma Radiography

Contrast Arthrography

Myelography and Other Central Nervous System Imaging

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Reproductive System

Mammography

Bone Densitometry

Mobile Radiography

Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Imaging

Geriatric Radiography

Sectional Anatomy for Radiographers

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Vascular,cardiac,and Interventional Radiography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Radiation Oncology

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What is the recommended general body position for a radiographic series of the esophagus?

For all projections of the esophagus,the top of the IR is positioned at:

Which drug may be given to the patient before a double-contrast examination of the stomach to relax the gastrointestinal tract?

Which projection of the stomach is demonstrated in this figure?

How much lower should the IR be positioned when the upright position is used for projections of the stomach?

Preliminary Steps in Radiography

General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology

Thoracic Viscera: Chest and Upper Airway

Abdomen

Upper Extremity

Shoulder Girdle

Lower Extremity

Pelvis and Hip

Vertebral Column

Bony Thorax

Cranium

Trauma Radiography

Contrast Arthrography

Myelography and Other Central Nervous System Imaging

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Reproductive System

Mammography

Bone Densitometry

Mobile Radiography

Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Imaging

Geriatric Radiography

Sectional Anatomy for Radiographers

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Vascular,cardiac,and Interventional Radiography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Radiation Oncology

Filters