Question 1

The liver is divided into ____ major and minor lobes.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  two 
D)  six 
A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  two 
D)  six

Question 2

Swallowed air can be used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following technical factors will best enhance a digital image taken during an upper GI series?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collimation 
B)  Low kV techniques 
C)  Long SID 
D)  Use of compensation (wedge) filter 
A)  Collimation 
B)  Low kV techniques 
C)  Long SID 
D)  Use of compensation (wedge) filter

Question 4

Most esophagograms begin with the patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  recumbent-supine. 
B)  erect. 
C)  recumbent-prone. 
D)  in a left lateral decubitus position. 
A)  recumbent-supine. 
B)  erect. 
C)  recumbent-prone. 
D)  in a left lateral decubitus position.

Question 5

Achalasia is generally defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty in swallowing. 
B)  a common malignancy of the esophagus. 
C)  motor disorder of the esophagus. 
D)  large outpouching of the esophagus. 
A)  difficulty in swallowing. 
B)  a common malignancy of the esophagus. 
C)  motor disorder of the esophagus. 
D)  large outpouching of the esophagus.

Question 6

A patient comes to radiology for an esophagogram.The radiologist is concerned about the upper portion of the esophagus,near the level of T1,which did not visualize well on the previous routine projection-position esophagogram.Which of the following special projections and/or positions would be most helpful in demonstrating this region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soft tissue lateral 
B)  LAO 
C)  Swimmer's lateral position 
D)  AP with 25° to 30° cephalad CR angle 
A)  Soft tissue lateral 
B)  LAO 
C)  Swimmer's lateral position 
D)  AP with 25° to 30° cephalad CR angle

Question 7

Which of the following structures is not one of the salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parotid 
B)  Sublingual 
C)  Submandibular 
D)  All of the above are salivary glands. 
A)  Parotid 
B)  Sublingual 
C)  Submandibular 
D)  All of the above are salivary glands.

Question 8

Where is cholecystokinin produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duodenal mucosa 
B)  Liver 
C)  Gallbladder 
D)  Pancreas 
A)  Duodenal mucosa 
B)  Liver 
C)  Gallbladder 
D)  Pancreas

Question 9

Which term describes the outer,lateral border of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesser curvature 
B)  Incisura angularis 
C)  Gastric border 
D)  Greater curvature 
A)  Lesser curvature 
B)  Incisura angularis 
C)  Gastric border 
D)  Greater curvature

Question 10

The act of swallowing is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  mastication. 
B)  digestion. 
C)  deglutition. 
D)  aphasia. 
A)  mastication. 
B)  digestion. 
C)  deglutition. 
D)  aphasia.

Question 11

A PA projection taken during an upper GI series performed on an infant reveals that the body and pylorus of the stomach are superimposed.What modification needs to be made during the repeat exposure to separate these two regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform the AP projection instead. 
B)  Angle the CR 20° to 25° cephalad. 
C)  Angle the CR 30° to 45° cephalad. 
D)  Use the AP Trendelenburg position. 
A)  Perform the AP projection instead. 
B)  Angle the CR 20° to 25° cephalad. 
C)  Angle the CR 30° to 45° cephalad. 
D)  Use the AP Trendelenburg position.

Question 12

Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop of the duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tail 
B)  Body 
C)  Head 
D)  Neck 
A)  Tail 
B)  Body 
C)  Head 
D)  Neck

Question 13

Which biliary structure is labeled 4?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which part of the stomach is labeled 6?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body 
B)  Pyloric portion 
C)  Pyloric antrum 
D)  Pyloric canal 
A)  Body 
B)  Pyloric portion 
C)  Pyloric antrum 
D)  Pyloric canal

Question 15

Which part of the stomach is labeled 2?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophagogastric junction 
B)  Incisura angularis 
C)  Incisura cardiaca 
D)  Cardiac antrum 
A)  Esophagogastric junction 
B)  Incisura angularis 
C)  Incisura cardiaca 
D)  Cardiac antrum

Question 16

Other than the esophagogram,what other imaging modality is performed to diagnose Barrett's esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computed tomography 
B)  Nuclear medicine 
C)  Magnetic resonance 
D)  Sonography 
A)  Computed tomography 
B)  Nuclear medicine 
C)  Magnetic resonance 
D)  Sonography

Question 17

The aortic arch and the _____ create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border of the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary artery 
B)  left primary bronchus 
C)  pulmonary veins 
D)  superior vena cava 
A)  pulmonary artery 
B)  left primary bronchus 
C)  pulmonary veins 
D)  superior vena cava

Question 18

Lipids (fats)are broken down to fatty acids and glycerol as they are digested and absorbed by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach and small bowel. 
B)  stomach only. 
C)  small bowel only. 
D)  None of the above (are not digested). 
A)  stomach and small bowel. 
B)  stomach only. 
C)  small bowel only. 
D)  None of the above (are not digested).

Question 19

Part ix refers to the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Saliva contains certain enzymes to begin the digestion of:

Accepted Answer

A)  starch. 
B)  minerals. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  lipids. 
A)  starch. 
B)  minerals. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  lipids.

The liver is divided into ____ major and minor lobes.

Swallowed air can be used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series.

Which of the following technical factors will best enhance a digital image taken during an upper GI series?

Most esophagograms begin with the patient:

Achalasia is generally defined as:

Which of the following structures is not one of the salivary glands?

Where is cholecystokinin produced?

Which term describes the outer,lateral border of the stomach?

The act of swallowing is termed:

A PA projection taken during an upper GI series performed on an infant reveals that the body and pylorus of the stomach are superimposed.What modification needs to be made during the repeat exposure to separate these two regions?

Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop of the duodenum?

Which biliary structure is labeled 4?

Which part of the stomach is labeled 6?

Which part of the stomach is labeled 2?

Other than the esophagogram,what other imaging modality is performed to diagnose Barrett's esophagus?

The aortic arch and the _____ create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border of the esophagus.

Lipids (fats)are broken down to fatty acids and glycerol as they are digested and absorbed by the:

Part ix refers to the:

Saliva contains certain enzymes to begin the digestion of:

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

The liver is divided into ____ major and minor lobes.

Swallowed air can be used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series.

Which of the following technical factors will best enhance a digital image taken during an upper GI series?

Most esophagograms begin with the patient:

Achalasia is generally defined as:

Which of the following structures is not one of the salivary glands?

Where is cholecystokinin produced?

Which term describes the outer,lateral border of the stomach?

The act of swallowing is termed:

A PA projection taken during an upper GI series performed on an infant reveals that the body and pylorus of the stomach are superimposed.What modification needs to be made during the repeat exposure to separate these two regions?

Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop of the duodenum?

Which biliary structure is labeled 4?

Which part of the stomach is labeled 6?

Which part of the stomach is labeled 2?

Other than the esophagogram,what other imaging modality is performed to diagnose Barrett's esophagus?

The aortic arch and the _____ create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border of the esophagus.

Lipids (fats)are broken down to fatty acids and glycerol as they are digested and absorbed by the:

Part ix refers to the:

Saliva contains certain enzymes to begin the digestion of:

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