Question 1

Patient preparation for an esophagram includes NPO _____ before the procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 to 6 hours 
B)  30 minutes to 1 hour 
C)  4 to 6 hours and no gum chewing or smoking 
D)  None of the above; patient preparation is not needed as long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow. 
A)  4 to 6 hours 
B)  30 minutes to 1 hour 
C)  4 to 6 hours and no gum chewing or smoking 
D)  None of the above; patient preparation is not needed as long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow.

Question 2

The average adult gallbladder is ____ cm long and ____ cm wide.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 to 10; 3 
B)  4 to 6; 2 
C)  12 to 15; 5 to 6 
D)  2 to 3; 1 
A)  7 to 10; 3 
B)  4 to 6; 2 
C)  12 to 15; 5 to 6 
D)  2 to 3; 1

Question 3

Radiographic examination of the biliary ducts only is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholecystography. 
B)  cholangiography. 
C)  cholelithiasis. 
D)  cholecystocholangiography. 
A)  cholecystography. 
B)  cholangiography. 
C)  cholelithiasis. 
D)  cholecystocholangiography.

Question 4

Part v refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  nasopharynx. 
B)  larynx. 
C)  oropharynx. 
D)  laryngopharynx. 
A)  nasopharynx. 
B)  larynx. 
C)  oropharynx. 
D)  laryngopharynx.

Question 5

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best demonstrate the pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile during a double-contrast study?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  LAO 
C)  PA 
D)  LPO 
A)  AP 
B)  LAO 
C)  PA 
D)  LPO

Question 6

Which part of the stomach is labeled 9?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiac notch 
B)  Angular notch 
C)  Pyloric orifice 
D)  Incisura cardiaca 
A)  Cardiac notch 
B)  Angular notch 
C)  Pyloric orifice 
D)  Incisura cardiaca

Question 7

Which of the following devices reduces scatter exposure during fluoroscopy from the fluoroscopy tube?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compression paddle 
B)  Bucky tray 
C)  Bucky slot cover 
D)  Lead gloves 
A)  Compression paddle 
B)  Bucky tray 
C)  Bucky slot cover 
D)  Lead gloves

Question 8

The opening between the stomach and esophagus is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac antrum. 
B)  cardiac notch. 
C)  esophagogastric junction. 
D)  esophagocardiac junction. 
A)  cardiac antrum. 
B)  cardiac notch. 
C)  esophagogastric junction. 
D)  esophagocardiac junction.

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of the membranous folds located within the cystic duct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Produces cholecystokinin 
B)  Prevents gallstones from entering the gallbladder 
C)  Provides blood supply to the gallbladder 
D)  Prevents distention or collapse of the cystic duct 
A)  Produces cholecystokinin 
B)  Prevents gallstones from entering the gallbladder 
C)  Provides blood supply to the gallbladder 
D)  Prevents distention or collapse of the cystic duct

Question 10

When using computed radiography (CR),inadequate kV or mAs will produce a ____ image.

Accepted Answer

A)  dark 
B)  light 
C)  blurry 
D)  mottled 
A)  dark 
B)  light 
C)  blurry 
D)  mottled

Question 11

Which two forces or processes propel food down the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peristalsis and gravity 
B)  Peristalsis and rhythmic segmentation 
C)  Gravity and deglutition 
D)  Deglutition and mastication 
A)  Peristalsis and gravity 
B)  Peristalsis and rhythmic segmentation 
C)  Gravity and deglutition 
D)  Deglutition and mastication

Question 12

The dilated portion of the distal esophagus is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac antrum. 
B)  cardiac notch. 
C)  fundus. 
D)  incisura cardiaca. 
A)  cardiac antrum. 
B)  cardiac notch. 
C)  fundus. 
D)  incisura cardiaca.

Question 13

A patient comes to radiology with a history of a gastric ulcer.Which of the following procedures would be most diagnostic to demonstrate this lesion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Double-contrast upper GI series 
B)  Single-contrast barium sulfate upper GI series 
C)  Oral, water-soluble upper GI series 
D)  Carbon dioxide upper GI series 
A)  Double-contrast upper GI series 
B)  Single-contrast barium sulfate upper GI series 
C)  Oral, water-soluble upper GI series 
D)  Carbon dioxide upper GI series

Question 14

What is a potential risk associated with the use of water-soluble contrast agents,especially for geriatric patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bowel obstruction 
B)  Cardiac arrest 
C)  Dehydration 
D)  Shock 
A)  Bowel obstruction 
B)  Cardiac arrest 
C)  Dehydration 
D)  Shock

Question 15

"Chole-" is a prefix for terms pertaining to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  gallbladder. 
B)  ducts. 
C)  bile. 
D)  liver. 
A)  gallbladder. 
B)  ducts. 
C)  bile. 
D)  liver.

Question 16

The liver is located primarily in the ____ of the abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A)  LLQ 
B)  RLQ 
C)  RUQ 
D)  LUQ 
A)  LLQ 
B)  RLQ 
C)  RUQ 
D)  LUQ

Question 17

A large outpouching of the proximal esophagus above the upper esophageal sphincter is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Barrett esophagus. 
B)  esophageal varices. 
C)  esophageal reflux. 
D)  Zenker diverticulum. 
A)  Barrett esophagus. 
B)  esophageal varices. 
C)  esophageal reflux. 
D)  Zenker diverticulum.

Question 18

A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series.Her clinical history indicates that there may be a tumor posterior to the stomach.Which one of the following projections and/or positions will best demonstrate this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAO 
B)  PA 
C)  Right lateral 
D)  LPO 
A)  RAO 
B)  PA 
C)  Right lateral 
D)  LPO

Question 19

Enzymes that aid in chemical digestion are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  lipids. 
B)  biologic catalysts. 
C)  digestive acids. 
D)  amino acids. 
A)  lipids. 
B)  biologic catalysts. 
C)  digestive acids. 
D)  amino acids.

Question 20

What type of breathing instructions should be given to the patient during an esophagogram using a thin barium mixture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suspended respiration while continuing to swallow 
B)  Suspended inspiration after the last swallow 
C)  Shallow breathing and continued swallowing during exposure 
D)  Exposure immediately after last bolus is swallowed (patient will not be breathing immediately after swallow) 
A)  Suspended respiration while continuing to swallow 
B)  Suspended inspiration after the last swallow 
C)  Shallow breathing and continued swallowing during exposure 
D)  Exposure immediately after last bolus is swallowed (patient will not be breathing immediately after swallow)

Patient preparation for an esophagram includes NPO _____ before the procedure.

The average adult gallbladder is cm long and cm wide.

Radiographic examination of the biliary ducts only is termed:

Part v refers to the:

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best demonstrate the pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile during a double-contrast study?

Which part of the stomach is labeled 9?

Which of the following devices reduces scatter exposure during fluoroscopy from the fluoroscopy tube?

The opening between the stomach and esophagus is termed the:

What is the primary purpose of the membranous folds located within the cystic duct?

When using computed radiography (CR),inadequate kV or mAs will produce a ____ image.

Which two forces or processes propel food down the esophagus?

The dilated portion of the distal esophagus is termed the:

A patient comes to radiology with a history of a gastric ulcer.Which of the following procedures would be most diagnostic to demonstrate this lesion?

What is a potential risk associated with the use of water-soluble contrast agents,especially for geriatric patients?

"Chole-" is a prefix for terms pertaining to the:

The liver is located primarily in the ____ of the abdomen.

A large outpouching of the proximal esophagus above the upper esophageal sphincter is termed:

A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series.Her clinical history indicates that there may be a tumor posterior to the stomach.Which one of the following projections and/or positions will best demonstrate this condition?

Enzymes that aid in chemical digestion are classified as:

What type of breathing instructions should be given to the patient during an esophagogram using a thin barium mixture?

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

Exam 12: Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Patient preparation for an esophagram includes NPO _____ before the procedure.

The average adult gallbladder is ____ cm long and ____ cm wide.

Radiographic examination of the biliary ducts only is termed:

Part v refers to the:

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best demonstrate the pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile during a double-contrast study?

Which part of the stomach is labeled 9?

Which of the following devices reduces scatter exposure during fluoroscopy from the fluoroscopy tube?

The opening between the stomach and esophagus is termed the:

What is the primary purpose of the membranous folds located within the cystic duct?

When using computed radiography (CR),inadequate kV or mAs will produce a ____ image.

Which two forces or processes propel food down the esophagus?

The dilated portion of the distal esophagus is termed the:

A patient comes to radiology with a history of a gastric ulcer.Which of the following procedures would be most diagnostic to demonstrate this lesion?

What is a potential risk associated with the use of water-soluble contrast agents,especially for geriatric patients?

"Chole-" is a prefix for terms pertaining to the:

The liver is located primarily in the ____ of the abdomen.

A large outpouching of the proximal esophagus above the upper esophageal sphincter is termed:

A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series.Her clinical history indicates that there may be a tumor posterior to the stomach.Which one of the following projections and/or positions will best demonstrate this condition?

Enzymes that aid in chemical digestion are classified as:

What type of breathing instructions should be given to the patient during an esophagogram using a thin barium mixture?

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

The average adult gallbladder is cm long and cm wide.