Question 1

Which of the following structures is part of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suprarenal glands 
B)  Inferior vena cava 
C)  Kidneys 
D)  Spleen 
A)  Suprarenal glands 
B)  Inferior vena cava 
C)  Kidneys 
D)  Spleen

Question 2

What CR centering should be used for a dorsal decubitus projection of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)  At level of umbilicus 
B)  2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest 
C)  At level of iliac crest 
D)  Place bottom of cassette at level of ASIS 
A)  At level of umbilicus 
B)  2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest 
C)  At level of iliac crest 
D)  Place bottom of cassette at level of ASIS

Question 3

A patient comes to radiology with possible bleeding within the abdomen.The patient is unable to stand or sit for any projections.Which of the following projections would be most effective in demonstrating fluid within the abdomen for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP KUB 
B)  AP supine chest 
C)  Right lateral dorsal decubitus 
D)  Left lateral decubitus 
A)  AP KUB 
B)  AP supine chest 
C)  Right lateral dorsal decubitus 
D)  Left lateral decubitus

Question 4

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the cecum be found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right upper quadrant 
B)  Left upper quadrant 
C)  Right lower quadrant 
D)  Left lower quadrant 
A)  Right upper quadrant 
B)  Left upper quadrant 
C)  Right lower quadrant 
D)  Left lower quadrant

Question 5

What is the name of the double-walled tissue that lines the abdominopelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesentery 
B)  Omentum 
C)  Peritoneum 
D)  Viscera 
A)  Mesentery 
B)  Omentum 
C)  Peritoneum 
D)  Viscera

Question 6

MATCHING
Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures.
-Liver

Accepted Answer

A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal 
A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal

Question 7

The prominent protuberance found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ischial tuberosity. 
B)  anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). 
C)  symphysis pubis. 
D)  iliac crest. 
A)  ischial tuberosity. 
B)  anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). 
C)  symphysis pubis. 
D)  iliac crest.

Question 8

Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus abdomen for an acute abdomen series?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more comfortable for the patient. 
B)  Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the spleen. 
C)  Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the lower liver margin. 
D)  It allows any gas in the large intestine to move toward the liver. 
A)  It is more comfortable for the patient. 
B)  Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the spleen. 
C)  Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the lower liver margin. 
D)  It allows any gas in the large intestine to move toward the liver.

Question 9

A patient enters the ED with a possible perforated duodenal ulcer.The patient is ambulatory.Which of the following projections will best demonstrate intraperitoneal air in the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP supine 
B)  Right lateral decubitus 
C)  Dorsal decubitus 
D)  Erect PA chest 
A)  AP supine 
B)  Right lateral decubitus 
C)  Dorsal decubitus 
D)  Erect PA chest

Question 10

Which of the following manual exposure factors would produce the desired qualities for an abdominal projection on an average-sized adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 kV, 400 mA, 1/20 sec, nongrid, 40-inch (102 cm) SID 
B)  90 kV, 600 mA, 1/20 sec, grid, 40-inch (102 cm) SID 
C)  75 kV, 400 mA, 1/15 sec, grid, 60-inch (153 cm) SID 
D)  75 kV, 600 mA, 1/30 sec, grid, 40-inch (102 cm) SID 
A)  75 kV, 400 mA, 1/20 sec, nongrid, 40-inch (102 cm) SID 
B)  90 kV, 600 mA, 1/20 sec, grid, 40-inch (102 cm) SID 
C)  75 kV, 400 mA, 1/15 sec, grid, 60-inch (153 cm) SID 
D)  75 kV, 600 mA, 1/30 sec, grid, 40-inch (102 cm) SID

Question 11

A radiograph of an AP KUB reveals that the obturator foramina are cut off from the bottom of the image.The kidneys and symphysis pubis are demonstrated.What centering adjustments should the technologist make to improve this image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use two 35 *42 cm (14 *17 inch) cassettes crosswise. 
B)  Center the cassette 2 inches (5 cm) below the iliac crest. 
C)  Open up the collimators to include the ischial tuberosities. 
D)  This radiograph is correctly centered. No centering adjustments are necessary. 
A)  Use two 35 *42 cm (14 *17 inch) cassettes crosswise. 
B)  Center the cassette 2 inches (5 cm) below the iliac crest. 
C)  Open up the collimators to include the ischial tuberosities. 
D)  This radiograph is correctly centered. No centering adjustments are necessary.

Question 12

MATCHING
Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures.
-Urinary bladder

Accepted Answer

A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal 
A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal

Question 13

Gonadal shielding can be used for a KUB abdomen projection on an adolescent female with possible urinary stones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The xiphoid process is at the vertebral level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  L2-3. 
B)  T2-3. 
C)  T9-10. 
D)  T5-6. 
A)  L2-3. 
B)  T2-3. 
C)  T9-10. 
D)  T5-6.

Question 15

Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flexures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transverse colon 
B)  Descending colon 
C)  Ascending colon 
D)  Sigmoid colon 
A)  Transverse colon 
B)  Descending colon 
C)  Ascending colon 
D)  Sigmoid colon

Question 16

A patient enters the ED with a possible ascites.The patient is ambulatory.Which of the following projections of the abdomen will best demonstrate this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP erect 
B)  AP supine 
C)  PA prone 
D)  PA erect chest 
A)  AP erect 
B)  AP supine 
C)  PA prone 
D)  PA erect chest

Question 17

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.)
-A twisting of a loop of intestine creating an obstruction

Accepted Answer

A) Volvulus 
B) Adynamic ileus 
C) Ascites 
D) Ulcerative colitis 
E) Pneumoperitoneum
F)Intussusception
G)Crohn's disease 
A) Volvulus 
B) Adynamic ileus 
C) Ascites 
D) Ulcerative colitis 
E) Pneumoperitoneum
F)Intussusception
G)Crohn's disease

Question 18

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.)
-Free air or gas in the peritoneal cavity

Accepted Answer

A) Volvulus 
B) Adynamic ileus 
C) Ascites 
D) Ulcerative colitis 
E) Pneumoperitoneum
F)Intussusception
G)Crohn's disease 
A) Volvulus 
B) Adynamic ileus 
C) Ascites 
D) Ulcerative colitis 
E) Pneumoperitoneum
F)Intussusception
G)Crohn's disease

Question 19

To ensure that the inferior margin of the abdomen is included on a KUB radiograph,the technologist should palpate the:

Accepted Answer

A)  iliac crest. 
B)  ASIS. 
C)  greater trochanter or symphysis pubis. 
D)  inferior costal margin. 
A)  iliac crest. 
B)  ASIS. 
C)  greater trochanter or symphysis pubis. 
D)  inferior costal margin.

Question 20

Which of the following structures helps stabilize and support the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesentery 
B)  Viscera 
C)  Peritoneum 
D)  Omentum 
A)  Mesentery 
B)  Viscera 
C)  Peritoneum 
D)  Omentum

Which of the following structures is part of the lymphatic system?

What CR centering should be used for a dorsal decubitus projection of the abdomen?

A patient comes to radiology with possible bleeding within the abdomen.The patient is unable to stand or sit for any projections.Which of the following projections would be most effective in demonstrating fluid within the abdomen for this patient?

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the cecum be found?

What is the name of the double-walled tissue that lines the abdominopelvic cavity?

MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Liver

The prominent protuberance found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the:

Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus abdomen for an acute abdomen series?

A patient enters the ED with a possible perforated duodenal ulcer.The patient is ambulatory.Which of the following projections will best demonstrate intraperitoneal air in the abdomen?

Which of the following manual exposure factors would produce the desired qualities for an abdominal projection on an average-sized adult?

A radiograph of an AP KUB reveals that the obturator foramina are cut off from the bottom of the image.The kidneys and symphysis pubis are demonstrated.What centering adjustments should the technologist make to improve this image?

MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Urinary bladder

Gonadal shielding can be used for a KUB abdomen projection on an adolescent female with possible urinary stones.

The xiphoid process is at the vertebral level of:

Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flexures?

A patient enters the ED with a possible ascites.The patient is ambulatory.Which of the following projections of the abdomen will best demonstrate this condition?

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -A twisting of a loop of intestine creating an obstruction

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -Free air or gas in the peritoneal cavity

To ensure that the inferior margin of the abdomen is included on a KUB radiograph,the technologist should palpate the:

Which of the following structures helps stabilize and support the small intestine?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 3: Abdomen

Which of the following structures is part of the lymphatic system?

What CR centering should be used for a dorsal decubitus projection of the abdomen?

A patient comes to radiology with possible bleeding within the abdomen.The patient is unable to stand or sit for any projections.Which of the following projections would be most effective in demonstrating fluid within the abdomen for this patient?

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the cecum be found?

What is the name of the double-walled tissue that lines the abdominopelvic cavity?

MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Liver

The prominent protuberance found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the:

Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus abdomen for an acute abdomen series?

A patient enters the ED with a possible perforated duodenal ulcer.The patient is ambulatory.Which of the following projections will best demonstrate intraperitoneal air in the abdomen?

Which of the following manual exposure factors would produce the desired qualities for an abdominal projection on an average-sized adult?

A radiograph of an AP KUB reveals that the obturator foramina are cut off from the bottom of the image.The kidneys and symphysis pubis are demonstrated.What centering adjustments should the technologist make to improve this image?

MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Urinary bladder

Gonadal shielding can be used for a KUB abdomen projection on an adolescent female with possible urinary stones.

The xiphoid process is at the vertebral level of:

Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flexures?

A patient enters the ED with a possible ascites.The patient is ambulatory.Which of the following projections of the abdomen will best demonstrate this condition?

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -A twisting of a loop of intestine creating an obstruction

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -Free air or gas in the peritoneal cavity

To ensure that the inferior margin of the abdomen is included on a KUB radiograph,the technologist should palpate the:

Which of the following structures helps stabilize and support the small intestine?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters