Question 1

A twisting of the intestine on its own mesentery is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  intussusception. 
B)  volvulus. 
C)  diverticulosis. 
D)  enteritis. 
A)  intussusception. 
B)  volvulus. 
C)  diverticulosis. 
D)  enteritis.

Question 2

MATCHING
Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.)
-Common parasitic infection of the small intestine

Accepted Answer

A) Ileus 
B) Neoplasm 
C) Meckel diverticulum 
D) Malabsorption syndrome (sprue) 
E) Enteritis
F)Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease)
G)Giardiasis
H)Adynamic or paralytic ileus 
A) Ileus 
B) Neoplasm 
C) Meckel diverticulum 
D) Malabsorption syndrome (sprue) 
E) Enteritis
F)Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease)
G)Giardiasis
H)Adynamic or paralytic ileus

Question 3

Which part of the gastrointestinal (GI)tract synthesizes and absorbs vitamins B and K?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ileum 
B)  Duodenum 
C)  Jejunum 
D)  Large intestine 
A)  Ileum 
B)  Duodenum 
C)  Jejunum 
D)  Large intestine

Question 4

During a colostomy barium enema,a double-contrast retention enema tip is used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A single-stage,double-contrast barium enema involves instilling both the negative and positive contrast media at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rectal retention enema tips should be fully inflated by the technologist before beginning a barium enema.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which sections of the large intestine will most likely be filled with air with the patient in the prone position during a double-contrast barium enema (BE)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ascending colon, descending colon, and rectum 
B)  Transverse and sigmoid colon 
C)  Rectum only 
D)  Right and left colic flexure and sigmoid colon 
A)  Ascending colon, descending colon, and rectum 
B)  Transverse and sigmoid colon 
C)  Rectum only 
D)  Right and left colic flexure and sigmoid colon

Question 8

Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the use of a cathartic before a barium enema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Colitis 
B)  Diverticulosis 
C)  Obstruction 
D)  Diverticulitis 
A)  Colitis 
B)  Diverticulosis 
C)  Obstruction 
D)  Diverticulitis

Question 9

What is another term for the AP axial projection taken during a barium enema procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sims' position 
B)  Butterfly position 
C)  Chassard-Lapine position 
D)  Smith position 
A)  Sims' position 
B)  Butterfly position 
C)  Chassard-Lapine position 
D)  Smith position

Question 10

Which part of the small intestine has the largest diameter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duodenum 
B)  Ileum 
C)  Jejunum 
D)  Cecum 
A)  Duodenum 
B)  Ileum 
C)  Jejunum 
D)  Cecum

Question 11

The ideal kV range for a double-contrast barium enema is:

Accepted Answer

A)  70 to 80. 
B)  90 to 100. 
C)  100 to 125. 
D)  130 to 140. 
A)  70 to 80. 
B)  90 to 100. 
C)  100 to 125. 
D)  130 to 140.

Question 12

Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barium enema 
B)  Enteroclysis 
C)  Air-contrast BE 
D)  Small bowel series 
A)  Barium enema 
B)  Enteroclysis 
C)  Air-contrast BE 
D)  Small bowel series

Question 13

The "tapered," or "corkscrew," radiographic sign is often seen with:

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticulosis. 
B)  neoplasm. 
C)  volvulus. 
D)  intussusception. 
A)  diverticulosis. 
B)  neoplasm. 
C)  volvulus. 
D)  intussusception.

Question 14

During a single-contrast barium enema,the radiologist detects a possible defect within the right colic flexure.Which of the following projections and/or positions best demonstrates this region of the colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  RPO 
B)  LAO 
C)  AP axial 
D)  LPO 
A)  RPO 
B)  LAO 
C)  AP axial 
D)  LPO

Question 15

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left colic flexure 
B)  Right colic flexure 
C)  Sigmoid colon 
D)  Cecum 
A)  Left colic flexure 
B)  Right colic flexure 
C)  Sigmoid colon 
D)  Cecum

Question 16

Computed tomography colonography (CTC)is considered as an effective alternative to endoscopic colonoscopy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

MATCHING
Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.)
-Chronic inflammatory disease of the GI tract

Accepted Answer

A) Ileus 
B) Neoplasm 
C) Meckel diverticulum 
D) Malabsorption syndrome (sprue) 
E) Enteritis
F)Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease)
G)Giardiasis
H)Adynamic or paralytic ileus 
A) Ileus 
B) Neoplasm 
C) Meckel diverticulum 
D) Malabsorption syndrome (sprue) 
E) Enteritis
F)Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease)
G)Giardiasis
H)Adynamic or paralytic ileus

Question 19

Which of the following pathologic conditions is best demonstrated with evacuative proctography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intussusception 
B)  Volvulus 
C)  Rectal prolapse 
D)  Diverticulosis 
A)  Intussusception 
B)  Volvulus 
C)  Rectal prolapse 
D)  Diverticulosis

Question 20

Which aspect of the large intestine is located highest,or most superior,in the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right colic flexure 
B)  Left colic flexure 
C)  Transverse colon 
D)  Ascending colon 
A)  Right colic flexure 
B)  Left colic flexure 
C)  Transverse colon 
D)  Ascending colon

A twisting of the intestine on its own mesentery is termed:

MATCHING Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.) -Common parasitic infection of the small intestine

Which part of the gastrointestinal (GI)tract synthesizes and absorbs vitamins B and K?

During a colostomy barium enema,a double-contrast retention enema tip is used.

A single-stage,double-contrast barium enema involves instilling both the negative and positive contrast media at the same time.

Rectal retention enema tips should be fully inflated by the technologist before beginning a barium enema.

Which sections of the large intestine will most likely be filled with air with the patient in the prone position during a double-contrast barium enema (BE)?

Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the use of a cathartic before a barium enema?

What is another term for the AP axial projection taken during a barium enema procedure?

Which part of the small intestine has the largest diameter?

The ideal kV range for a double-contrast barium enema is:

Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study?

The "tapered," or "corkscrew," radiographic sign is often seen with:

During a single-contrast barium enema,the radiologist detects a possible defect within the right colic flexure.Which of the following projections and/or positions best demonstrates this region of the colon?

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon?

Computed tomography colonography (CTC)is considered as an effective alternative to endoscopic colonoscopy.

CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

MATCHING Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.) -Chronic inflammatory disease of the GI tract

Which of the following pathologic conditions is best demonstrated with evacuative proctography?

Which aspect of the large intestine is located highest,or most superior,in the abdomen?

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

Biliary Tract and Upper 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 13: Lower Gastrointestinal System

A twisting of the intestine on its own mesentery is termed:

MATCHING Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.) -Common parasitic infection of the small intestine

Which part of the gastrointestinal (GI)tract synthesizes and absorbs vitamins B and K?

During a colostomy barium enema,a double-contrast retention enema tip is used.

A single-stage,double-contrast barium enema involves instilling both the negative and positive contrast media at the same time.

Rectal retention enema tips should be fully inflated by the technologist before beginning a barium enema.

Which sections of the large intestine will most likely be filled with air with the patient in the prone position during a double-contrast barium enema (BE)?

Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the use of a cathartic before a barium enema?

What is another term for the AP axial projection taken during a barium enema procedure?

Which part of the small intestine has the largest diameter?

The ideal kV range for a double-contrast barium enema is:

Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study?

The "tapered," or "corkscrew," radiographic sign is often seen with:

During a single-contrast barium enema,the radiologist detects a possible defect within the right colic flexure.Which of the following projections and/or positions best demonstrates this region of the colon?

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon?

Computed tomography colonography (CTC)is considered as an effective alternative to endoscopic colonoscopy.

CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

MATCHING Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.) -Chronic inflammatory disease of the GI tract

Which of the following pathologic conditions is best demonstrated with evacuative proctography?

Which aspect of the large intestine is located highest,or most superior,in the abdomen?

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

Biliary Tract and Upper 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