Question 1

The degree of body rotation for an AP oblique stomach radiographic images ranges from _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 30 
B)  30 to 40 
C)  40 to 50 
D)  30 to 60 
A)  20 to 30 
B)  30 to 40 
C)  40 to 50 
D)  30 to 60

Question 2

The main functions of the small bowel are _____ of food.
1)digestion
2)absorption
3)storage

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 3

The degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection of the stomach will depend on the body habitus. The greatest degree of rotation would be used for which body habitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hypersthenic 
D)  Hyposthenic 
A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hypersthenic 
D)  Hyposthenic

Question 4

The muscle controlling the opening between the stomach and the duodenum is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pylorus. 
B)  pyloric sphincter. 
C)  pyloric antrum. 
D)  ileocecal valve. 
A)  pylorus. 
B)  pyloric sphincter. 
C)  pyloric antrum. 
D)  ileocecal valve.

Question 5

Which projections taken during a barium enema will demonstrate the rectosigmoid area?
1)Lateral
2)PA axial
3)AP axial

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 6

How long does it take barium to go through the alimentary canal and reach the rectum?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 hours 
B)  24 hours 
C)  1 day 
D)  1 $1 / 2$ day 
A)  12 hours 
B)  24 hours 
C)  1 day 
D)  1 $1 / 2$ day

Question 7

What percentage of the population will have a combination of sthenic and hyposthenic body habitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  75% 
D)  85% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  75% 
D)  85%

Question 8

The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct usually unite to form the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pyloric portion. 
B)  duodenal bulb. 
C)  hepatopancreatic ampulla. 
D)  greater duodenal papilla. 
A)  pyloric portion. 
B)  duodenal bulb. 
C)  hepatopancreatic ampulla. 
D)  greater duodenal papilla.

Question 9

Which of the following radiographs are taken during a single-contrast barium enema?
1)"Spot" images
2)"Filled" colon images
3)Postevacuation images

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 10

The respiration phase for all projections of the large intestine is:

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 11

Which of the following are essential oblique projections of the stomach and duodenum?
1)AP projection, LPO
2)PA projection, RAO
3)PA projection, LAO

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 12

Which projections will clearly demonstrate the right colic flexure?
1)Right lateral
2)AP oblique, LPO
3)PA oblique, RAO

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 13

The wall of the esophagus is composed of how many layers of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 14

The opening between the stomach and the small intestine is termed the pyloric:

Accepted Answer

A)  sphincter. 
B)  antrum. 
C)  orifice. 
D)  canal. 
A)  sphincter. 
B)  antrum. 
C)  orifice. 
D)  canal.

Question 15

The expanded portion of the terminal esophagus is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac notch. 
B)  abdominal esophagus. 
C)  cardiac antrum. 
D)  esophagogastric junction. 
A)  cardiac notch. 
B)  abdominal esophagus. 
C)  cardiac antrum. 
D)  esophagogastric junction.

Question 16

The contraction waves by which the digestive tube moves its contents toward the rectum are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  mastication. 
D)  deglutition. 
A)  respiration. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  mastication. 
D)  deglutition.

Question 17

A PA projection of the stomach and duodenum is often performed using a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) IR. Which of the following describes the plane that is centered to the grid for this projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  The midsagittal plane 
B)  A sagittal plane passing 4 inches to the right of the vertebral column 
C)  A sagittal plane passing 4 inches to the left of the vertebral column 
D)  A sagittal plane passing halfway between the midline and the lateral border of the abdomen 
A)  The midsagittal plane 
B)  A sagittal plane passing 4 inches to the right of the vertebral column 
C)  A sagittal plane passing 4 inches to the left of the vertebral column 
D)  A sagittal plane passing halfway between the midline and the lateral border of the abdomen

Question 18

The gallbladder functions to:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce and secrete bile. 
B)  store and concentrate bile. 
C)  regulate digestion of fatty acids. 
D)  break down toxins in the bloodstream. 
A)  produce and secrete bile. 
B)  store and concentrate bile. 
C)  regulate digestion of fatty acids. 
D)  break down toxins in the bloodstream.

Question 19

The majority of AP, PA, and oblique images taken during a barium enema are done on 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) IRs. Where is the IR centered on sthenic patients for the majority of these projections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliac crests 
B)  Costal margin 
C)  2 inches above the iliac crests 
D)  2 inches below the iliac crests 
A)  Iliac crests 
B)  Costal margin 
C)  2 inches above the iliac crests 
D)  2 inches below the iliac crests

Question 20

The duodenum joins the jejunum at a sharp curve called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pyloric portion. 
B)  duodenojejunal flexure. 
C)  right colic flexure. 
D)  descending region. 
A)  pyloric portion. 
B)  duodenojejunal flexure. 
C)  right colic flexure. 
D)  descending region.

Exam 17: Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

The degree of body rotation for an AP oblique stomach radiographic images ranges from _____ degrees.

The main functions of the small bowel are _____ of food. 1)digestion 2)absorption 3)storage

The degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection of the stomach will depend on the body habitus. The greatest degree of rotation would be used for which body habitus?

The muscle controlling the opening between the stomach and the duodenum is termed the:

Which projections taken during a barium enema will demonstrate the rectosigmoid area? 1)Lateral 2)PA axial 3)AP axial

How long does it take barium to go through the alimentary canal and reach the rectum?

What percentage of the population will have a combination of sthenic and hyposthenic body habitus?

The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct usually unite to form the:

Which of the following radiographs are taken during a single-contrast barium enema? 1)"Spot" images 2)"Filled" colon images 3)Postevacuation images

The respiration phase for all projections of the large intestine is:

Which of the following are essential oblique projections of the stomach and duodenum? 1)AP projection, LPO 2)PA projection, RAO 3)PA projection, LAO

Which projections will clearly demonstrate the right colic flexure? 1)Right lateral 2)AP oblique, LPO 3)PA oblique, RAO

The wall of the esophagus is composed of how many layers of tissue?

The opening between the stomach and the small intestine is termed the pyloric:

The expanded portion of the terminal esophagus is called the:

The contraction waves by which the digestive tube moves its contents toward the rectum are called:

A PA projection of the stomach and duodenum is often performed using a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) IR. Which of the following describes the plane that is centered to the grid for this projection?

The gallbladder functions to:

The majority of AP, PA, and oblique images taken during a barium enema are done on 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) IRs. Where is the IR centered on sthenic patients for the majority of these projections?

The duodenum joins the jejunum at a sharp curve called the:

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