Question 1

Which of the following structures is not considered to be an accessory organ of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Salivary glands 
D)  Kidneys 
A)  Liver 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Salivary glands 
D)  Kidneys D

Question 2

Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral,water-soluble contrast agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient with esophageal reflux 
B)  Patient with a bezoar 
C)  Patient with a possible perforated bowel 
D)  Patient with a possible peptic ulcer 
A)  Patient with esophageal reflux 
B)  Patient with a bezoar 
C)  Patient with a possible perforated bowel 
D)  Patient with a possible peptic ulcer C

Question 3

Which of the following conditions involves dilated veins in the distal aspect of the esophagus,which in some cases can lead to internal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophageal varices 
B)  Esophageal reflux 
C)  Esophageal hypertension 
D)  Esophageal thrombosis 
A)  Esophageal varices 
B)  Esophageal reflux 
C)  Esophageal hypertension 
D)  Esophageal thrombosis A

Question 4

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best fill the body and pylorus with barium?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  Right lateral 
C)  Left posterior oblique (LPO) 
D)  PA 
A)  AP 
B)  Right lateral 
C)  Left posterior oblique (LPO) 
D)  PA

Question 5

A pediatric patient enters the emergency department (ED)with a small,plastic object stuck in her esophagus.PA and lateral chest radiographs fail to demonstrate the foreign body.Which of the following procedures would be most effective in demonstrating the location of the object?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upper GI series 
B)  Esophagogram with the water test 
C)  Esophagogram using very thick barium 
D)  Esophagogram using shredded cotton soaked in barium 
A)  Upper GI series 
B)  Esophagogram with the water test 
C)  Esophagogram using very thick barium 
D)  Esophagogram using shredded cotton soaked in barium

Question 6

MATCHING
Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.)
-Presence indicates a possible sliding hiatal hernia

Accepted Answer

A) Ulcers 
B) Hiatal hernia 
C) Achalasia (cardiospasm) 
D) Zenker diverticulum 
E) Schatzki ring
F)Gastritis
G)Esophageal varices
H)Gastric carcinoma 
A) Ulcers 
B) Hiatal hernia 
C) Achalasia (cardiospasm) 
D) Zenker diverticulum 
E) Schatzki ring
F)Gastritis
G)Esophageal varices
H)Gastric carcinoma

Question 7

What structure indicates the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duodenal cap 
B)  Suspensory muscle of the duodenum 
C)  Valvulae conniventes 
D)  C-loop of the duodenum 
A)  Duodenal cap 
B)  Suspensory muscle of the duodenum 
C)  Valvulae conniventes 
D)  C-loop of the duodenum

Question 8

Part vii refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus. 
B)  trachea. 
C)  spinal cord. 
D)  larynx. 
A)  esophagus. 
B)  trachea. 
C)  spinal cord. 
D)  larynx.

Question 9

Which of the imaging modalities or procedures is most effective and preferred in diagnosing HPS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear medicine 
B)  CT 
C)  Upper GI series 
D)  Ultrasound 
A)  Nuclear medicine 
B)  CT 
C)  Upper GI series 
D)  Ultrasound

Question 10

Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  large intestine 
C)  small intestine 
D)  stomach 
A)  pancreas 
B)  large intestine 
C)  small intestine 
D)  stomach

Question 11

Which aspect of the stomach is attached to the duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fundus 
B)  Body 
C)  Pylorus 
D)  Cardiac 
A)  Fundus 
B)  Body 
C)  Pylorus 
D)  Cardiac

Question 12

Which structure is labeled 9?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreatic duct 
B)  Common bile duct 
C)  Cystic duct 
D)  Common hepatic duct 
A)  Pancreatic duct 
B)  Common bile duct 
C)  Cystic duct 
D)  Common hepatic duct

Question 13

MATCHING
Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.)
-Narrowing and wormlike appearance of distal esophagus

Accepted Answer

A) Ulcers 
B) Hiatal hernia 
C) Achalasia (cardiospasm) 
D) Zenker diverticulum 
E) Schatzki ring
F)Gastritis
G)Esophageal varices
H)Gastric carcinoma 
A) Ulcers 
B) Hiatal hernia 
C) Achalasia (cardiospasm) 
D) Zenker diverticulum 
E) Schatzki ring
F)Gastritis
G)Esophageal varices
H)Gastric carcinoma

Question 14

Which aspect of the gallbladder is labeled 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neck 
B)  Fundus 
C)  Body 
D)  Apex 
A)  Neck 
B)  Fundus 
C)  Body 
D)  Apex

Question 15

A PA radiograph taken on a hypersthenic patient during an upper GI series reveals that the pylorus and duodenal bulb are superimposed.Which of the following modifications will best eliminate the superimposition between these structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roll the patient into a slight RAO position. 
B)  Angle the CR 35° to 45° cephalad. 
C)  Place a rolled towel or a filled compression paddle under the patient's abdomen before exposure. 
D)  Increase the kV. 
A)  Roll the patient into a slight RAO position. 
B)  Angle the CR 35° to 45° cephalad. 
C)  Place a rolled towel or a filled compression paddle under the patient's abdomen before exposure. 
D)  Increase the kV.

Question 16

A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n)____ patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyposthenic 
B)  asthenic 
C)  sthenic 
D)  hypersthenic 
A)  hyposthenic 
B)  asthenic 
C)  sthenic 
D)  hypersthenic

Question 17

Why would a patient undergo Valsalva maneuver during an esophagogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  To demonstrate possible esophageal varices 
B)  To demonstrate possible esophageal reflux 
C)  To demonstrate possible esophagitis 
D)  To demonstrate a possible bezoar 
A)  To demonstrate possible esophageal varices 
B)  To demonstrate possible esophageal reflux 
C)  To demonstrate possible esophagitis 
D)  To demonstrate a possible bezoar

Question 18

What is an older term for the pancreatic duct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duct of Wirsung 
B)  Hepatopancreatic duct 
C)  Duct of Langerhans 
D)  Ampulla of Vater 
A)  Duct of Wirsung 
B)  Hepatopancreatic duct 
C)  Duct of Langerhans 
D)  Ampulla of Vater

Question 19

Which of the following substances are not digested chemically?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minerals 
B)  Carbohydrates 
C)  Proteins 
D)  Lipids 
A)  Minerals 
B)  Carbohydrates 
C)  Proteins 
D)  Lipids

Question 20

Part ii refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  soft palate. 
B)  tonsils. 
C)  hard palate. 
D)  epiglottis. 
A)  soft palate. 
B)  tonsils. 
C)  hard palate. 
D)  epiglottis.

Which of the following structures is not considered to be an accessory organ of digestion?

Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral,water-soluble contrast agent?

Which of the following conditions involves dilated veins in the distal aspect of the esophagus,which in some cases can lead to internal bleeding?

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best fill the body and pylorus with barium?

A pediatric patient enters the emergency department (ED)with a small,plastic object stuck in her esophagus.PA and lateral chest radiographs fail to demonstrate the foreign body.Which of the following procedures would be most effective in demonstrating the location of the object?

MATCHING Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.) -Presence indicates a possible sliding hiatal hernia

What structure indicates the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?

Part vii refers to the:

Which of the imaging modalities or procedures is most effective and preferred in diagnosing HPS?

Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the:

Which aspect of the stomach is attached to the duodenum?

Which structure is labeled 9?

MATCHING Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.) -Narrowing and wormlike appearance of distal esophagus

Which aspect of the gallbladder is labeled 1?

A PA radiograph taken on a hypersthenic patient during an upper GI series reveals that the pylorus and duodenal bulb are superimposed.Which of the following modifications will best eliminate the superimposition between these structures?

A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n)____ patient.

Why would a patient undergo Valsalva maneuver during an esophagogram?

What is an older term for the pancreatic duct?

Which of the following substances are not digested chemically?

Part ii refers to the:

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

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

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 12: Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Which of the following structures is not considered to be an accessory organ of digestion?

Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral,water-soluble contrast agent?

Which of the following conditions involves dilated veins in the distal aspect of the esophagus,which in some cases can lead to internal bleeding?

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best fill the body and pylorus with barium?

A pediatric patient enters the emergency department (ED)with a small,plastic object stuck in her esophagus.PA and lateral chest radiographs fail to demonstrate the foreign body.Which of the following procedures would be most effective in demonstrating the location of the object?

MATCHING Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.) -Presence indicates a possible sliding hiatal hernia

What structure indicates the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?

Part vii refers to the:

Which of the imaging modalities or procedures is most effective and preferred in diagnosing HPS?

Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the:

Which aspect of the stomach is attached to the duodenum?

Which structure is labeled 9?

MATCHING Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.) -Narrowing and wormlike appearance of distal esophagus

Which aspect of the gallbladder is labeled 1?

A PA radiograph taken on a hypersthenic patient during an upper GI series reveals that the pylorus and duodenal bulb are superimposed.Which of the following modifications will best eliminate the superimposition between these structures?

A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n)____ patient.

Why would a patient undergo Valsalva maneuver during an esophagogram?

What is an older term for the pancreatic duct?

Which of the following substances are not digested chemically?

Part ii refers to the:

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

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

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