Question 1

What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suspended 
B)  Inspiration 
C)  Expiration 
D)  Variable, depending on the patient status 
A)  Suspended 
B)  Inspiration 
C)  Expiration 
D)  Variable, depending on the patient status C

Question 2

The outer portion of the sac that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal peritoneum. 
B)  visceral peritoneum. 
C)  parietal pleura. 
D)  visceral pleura. 
A)  parietal peritoneum. 
B)  visceral peritoneum. 
C)  parietal pleura. 
D)  visceral pleura. A

Question 3

Which of the following organs lie in the pelvic cavity?
1)Kidneys
2)Rectum
3)Urinary bladder

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 C

Question 4

If a patient is unable to stand for an upright AP abdominal image, which position should be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ventral decubitus 
B)  Dorsal decubitus 
C)  Left lateral decubitus 
D)  Tight lateral decubitus 
A)  Ventral decubitus 
B)  Dorsal decubitus 
C)  Left lateral decubitus 
D)  Tight lateral decubitus

Question 5

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal image obtained in the left lateral decubitus position?

Accepted Answer

A)  L3 
B)  Xiphoid 
C)  2 inches above the iliac crests 
D)  Iliac crests 
A)  L3 
B)  Xiphoid 
C)  2 inches above the iliac crests 
D)  Iliac crests

Question 6

The space between the two layers of peritoneum is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pleural cavity. 
B)  peritoneal cavity. 
C)  diaphragm. 
D)  abdominopelvic cavity. 
A)  pleural cavity. 
B)  peritoneal cavity. 
C)  diaphragm. 
D)  abdominopelvic cavity.

Question 7

The serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic walls is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  peritoneum. 
B)  mesentery. 
C)  omentum. 
D)  peritoneal cavity. 
A)  peritoneum. 
B)  mesentery. 
C)  omentum. 
D)  peritoneal cavity.

Question 8

Which structures are outlined with dots in this AP image of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach 
B)  Liver 
C)  Kidneys 
D)  Psoas muscles 
A)  Stomach 
B)  Liver 
C)  Kidneys 
D)  Psoas muscles

Question 9

The most commonly performed abdominal examination is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  KUB. 
B)  EXU. 
C)  IVP. 
D)  IVC. 
A)  KUB. 
B)  EXU. 
C)  IVP. 
D)  IVC.

Question 10

What is the cavity posterior to the peritoneum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal peritoneum 
B)  Peritoneal cavity 
C)  Retroperitoneum 
D)  Retrogastrium 
A)  Parietal peritoneum 
B)  Peritoneal cavity 
C)  Retroperitoneum 
D)  Retrogastrium

Question 11

What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the supine position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inspiration 
B)  Expiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Slow, deep breathing 
A)  Inspiration 
B)  Expiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Slow, deep breathing

Question 12

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal image performed with the patient in the supine position?

Accepted Answer

A)  L3 
B)  Lower rib margin 
C)  At the umbilicus 
D)  Iliac crests 
A)  L3 
B)  Lower rib margin 
C)  At the umbilicus 
D)  Iliac crests

Question 13

A three-way abdominal series may be ordered to rule out all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  infection. 
B)  tumor mass. 
C)  bowel obstruction. 
D)  free air. 
A)  infection. 
B)  tumor mass. 
C)  bowel obstruction. 
D)  free air.

Question 14

Which of the following is used to evaluate rotation on a KUB image?
1)Spinous processes of the lumbar vertebrae should be in the center of the vertebral body.
2)Alae of the ilia are symmetric.
3)Ischial spines, if visible, are symmetric.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 15

What is the respiration phase for an AP or PA abdominal image obtained with the patient in the upright position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inspiration 
B)  Expiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Shallow breathing 
A)  Inspiration 
B)  Expiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Shallow breathing

Question 16

Which of the following are clearly shown on a lateral abdomen projection performed with the patient in the dorsal decubitus position?
1)Prevertebral space
2)Air-fluid levels
3)Urinary bladder

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 17

A properly exposed abdominal image will exhibit the:
1)psoas muscles.
2)lower border of the liver.
3)transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 18

Which of the following organs lie in the abdominal cavity?
1)Stomach
2)Gallbladder
3)Kidneys

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 19

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an upright PA abdominal image?

Accepted Answer

A)  L3 
B)  At the lower rib margin 
C)  At the iliac crests 
D)  2 inches above the iliac crests 
A)  L3 
B)  At the lower rib margin 
C)  At the iliac crests 
D)  2 inches above the iliac crests

Question 20

One of the primary reasons a left lateral decubitus abdominal image is performed is to demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

A)  foreign bodies. 
B)  the location of tumor masses. 
C)  intestinal gas. 
D)  air-fluid levels. 
A)  foreign bodies. 
B)  the location of tumor masses. 
C)  intestinal gas. 
D)  air-fluid levels.

Exam 16: Abdomen

What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position?

The outer portion of the sac that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is termed the:

Which of the following organs lie in the pelvic cavity? 1)Kidneys 2)Rectum 3)Urinary bladder

If a patient is unable to stand for an upright AP abdominal image, which position should be used?

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal image obtained in the left lateral decubitus position?

The space between the two layers of peritoneum is called the:

The serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic walls is called the:

Which structures are outlined with dots in this AP image of the abdomen?

The most commonly performed abdominal examination is referred to as a(n):

What is the cavity posterior to the peritoneum?

What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the supine position?

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal image performed with the patient in the supine position?

A three-way abdominal series may be ordered to rule out all of the following except:

Which of the following is used to evaluate rotation on a KUB image? 1)Spinous processes of the lumbar vertebrae should be in the center of the vertebral body. 2)Alae of the ilia are symmetric. 3)Ischial spines, if visible, are symmetric.

What is the respiration phase for an AP or PA abdominal image obtained with the patient in the upright position?

Which of the following are clearly shown on a lateral abdomen projection performed with the patient in the dorsal decubitus position? 1)Prevertebral space 2)Air-fluid levels 3)Urinary bladder

A properly exposed abdominal image will exhibit the: 1)psoas muscles. 2)lower border of the liver. 3)transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae.

Which of the following organs lie in the abdominal cavity? 1)Stomach 2)Gallbladder 3)Kidneys

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an upright PA abdominal image?

One of the primary reasons a left lateral decubitus abdominal image is performed is to demonstrate:

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