Question 1

How far is the enema tip inserted into the rectum for a colon examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  No more than 2 inches 
B)  No more than 3 inches 
C)  No more than 4 inches 
D)  No more than 5 inches 
A)  No more than 2 inches 
B)  No more than 3 inches 
C)  No more than 4 inches 
D)  No more than 5 inches C

Question 2

The pouchlike portion of the large intestine that is situated below the junction of the ileum and colon is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cecum. 
B)  rectum. 
C)  sigmoid colon. 
D)  vermiform appendix. 
A)  cecum. 
B)  rectum. 
C)  sigmoid colon. 
D)  vermiform appendix. A

Question 3

Which drug may be given to the patient before a double-contrast examination of the stomach to relax the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heparin 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Demerol 
D)  Oral chlorhydrate 
A)  Heparin 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Demerol 
D)  Oral chlorhydrate B

Question 4

Methods of radiographically examining the colon include:
1)enteroclysis.
2)single contrast.
3)double contrast.

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 5

One of the most important technical considerations in gastrointestinal radiography is:

Accepted Answer

A)  elimination of motion. 
B)  speed of the examination. 
C)  production of a high-contrast image. 
D)  production of a high-resolution image. 
A)  elimination of motion. 
B)  speed of the examination. 
C)  production of a high-contrast image. 
D)  production of a high-resolution image.

Question 6

Which of the following contrast media are used for examinations of the gastrointestinal tract?
1)Air
2)Barium sulfate
3)Water-soluble iodinated solution

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 7

In which position should the patient be placed to insert the enema tip for a barium enema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sims 
B)  Trendelenburg's 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Right lateral 
A)  Sims 
B)  Trendelenburg's 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Right lateral

Question 8

Which of the following will demonstrate the duodenal bulb and loop in profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA 
B)  PA oblique, RAO 
C)  AP oblique, LPO 
D)  AP oblique, RPO 
A)  PA 
B)  PA oblique, RAO 
C)  AP oblique, LPO 
D)  AP oblique, RPO

Question 9

The mucosa of the small intestine contains a series of fingerlike projections called:

Accepted Answer

A)  villi. 
B)  rugae. 
C)  haustra. 
D)  taeniae coli. 
A)  villi. 
B)  rugae. 
C)  haustra. 
D)  taeniae coli.

Question 10

The degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the large intestine is _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  45 
C)  20 to 30 
D)  35 to 45 
A)  30 
B)  45 
C)  20 to 30 
D)  35 to 45

Question 11

The two vessels that supply blood to the liver are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  portal vein and hepatic artery. 
B)  portal artery and hepatic vein. 
C)  portal vein and cystic artery. 
D)  cystic vein and portal artery. 
A)  portal vein and hepatic artery. 
B)  portal artery and hepatic vein. 
C)  portal vein and cystic artery. 
D)  cystic vein and portal artery.

Question 12

What is the average degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 degrees 
B)  50 degrees 
C)  55 degrees 
D)  60 degrees 
A)  45 degrees 
B)  50 degrees 
C)  55 degrees 
D)  60 degrees

Question 13

The patient preparation for a small intestine examination is food and fluid withheld:

Accepted Answer

A)  after the evening meal. 
B)  after the evening meal and no breakfast. 
C)  for 12 hours. 
D)  for 24 hours. 
A)  after the evening meal. 
B)  after the evening meal and no breakfast. 
C)  for 12 hours. 
D)  for 24 hours.

Question 14

What is the respiration phase for all radiographic exposures of the stomach and intestines?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following are the essential projections for an esophagus series?
1)AP or PA
2)Lateral
3)PA oblique

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 16

The first small intestine image is taken how many minutes after the patient drinks barium?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  15 minutes 
D)  30 minutes 
A)  5 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  15 minutes 
D)  30 minutes

Question 17

Which of the following are essential projections for examination of the small intestine?
1)AP
2)PA
3)Lateral

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 is true regarding inflation of the retention balloon for a barium enema?
1)It should be inflated by the radiographer using fluoroscopy.
2)It should be inflated by the radiologist using fluoroscopy.
3)It should be inflated by the radiologist without using fluoroscopy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What is the central-ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 20 degrees cephalad 
B)  30 to 40 degrees cephalad 
C)  10 to 20 degrees caudad 
D)  30 to 40 degrees caudad 
A)  10 to 20 degrees cephalad 
B)  30 to 40 degrees cephalad 
C)  10 to 20 degrees caudad 
D)  30 to 40 degrees caudad

Question 20

Which plane is centered to the grid for a lateral projection of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midsagittal plane 
B)  Midcoronal plane 
C)  A longitudinal plane 2 inches anterior to the median coronal plane 
D)  A longitudinal plane 2 inches posterior to the median coronal plane 
A)  Midsagittal plane 
B)  Midcoronal plane 
C)  A longitudinal plane 2 inches anterior to the median coronal plane 
D)  A longitudinal plane 2 inches posterior to the median coronal plane

Exam 17: Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

How far is the enema tip inserted into the rectum for a colon examination?

The pouchlike portion of the large intestine that is situated below the junction of the ileum and colon is the:

Which drug may be given to the patient before a double-contrast examination of the stomach to relax the gastrointestinal tract?

Methods of radiographically examining the colon include: 1)enteroclysis. 2)single contrast. 3)double contrast.

One of the most important technical considerations in gastrointestinal radiography is:

Which of the following contrast media are used for examinations of the gastrointestinal tract? 1)Air 2)Barium sulfate 3)Water-soluble iodinated solution

In which position should the patient be placed to insert the enema tip for a barium enema?

Which of the following will demonstrate the duodenal bulb and loop in profile?

The mucosa of the small intestine contains a series of fingerlike projections called:

The degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the large intestine is _____ degrees.

The two vessels that supply blood to the liver are the:

What is the average degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

The patient preparation for a small intestine examination is food and fluid withheld:

What is the respiration phase for all radiographic exposures of the stomach and intestines?

Which of the following are the essential projections for an esophagus series? 1)AP or PA 2)Lateral 3)PA oblique

The first small intestine image is taken how many minutes after the patient drinks barium?

Which of the following are essential projections for examination of the small intestine? 1)AP 2)PA 3)Lateral

Which of the following is true regarding inflation of the retention balloon for a barium enema? 1)It should be inflated by the radiographer using fluoroscopy. 2)It should be inflated by the radiologist using fluoroscopy. 3)It should be inflated by the radiologist without using fluoroscopy.

What is the central-ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the large intestine?

Which plane is centered to the grid for a lateral projection of the large intestine?

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