Question 1

At what level is the center of the IR positioned for a lateral projection of the rectosigmoid area?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The jejunum and ileum are attached to the posterior wall of the abdomen by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  haustra. 
B)  iliacus muscle. 
C)  psoas muscle. 
D)  mesentery. 
A)  haustra. 
B)  iliacus muscle. 
C)  psoas muscle. 
D)  mesentery.

Question 3

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the lateral aspect of the ascending colon and the medial aspect of the descending colon, when the colon is inflated with air?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP oblique, RPO 
B)  AP oblique, LPO 
C)  AP, right lateral decubitus 
D)  AP, left lateral decubitus 
A)  AP oblique, RPO 
B)  AP oblique, LPO 
C)  AP, right lateral decubitus 
D)  AP, left lateral decubitus

Question 4

The small intestine is divided into how many distinct portions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Eight 
A)  Three 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Eight

Question 5

The vermiform appendix of the colon is attached to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cecum. 
B)  ileum. 
C)  sigmoid. 
D)  ascending colon. 
A)  cecum. 
B)  ileum. 
C)  sigmoid. 
D)  ascending colon.

Question 6

The area identified in the figure below is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fundus. 
B)  body. 
C)  cardiac antrum. 
D)  greater curvature. 
A)  fundus. 
B)  body. 
C)  cardiac antrum. 
D)  greater curvature.

Question 7

Preparation of the intestinal tract for examination of the colon includes:
1)laxatives.
2)dietary restrictions.
3)cleansing enemas.

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 8

At which plane is the central ray positioned for the PA oblique projections (LAO or RAO) of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midsagittal plane 
B)  A longitudinal plane directly over the vertebral column 
C)  A longitudinal plane 1 to 2 inches lateral to the midline of the body on the elevated side 
D)  A longitudinal plane 4 inches lateral to the midline of the body on the elevated side 
A)  Midsagittal plane 
B)  A longitudinal plane directly over the vertebral column 
C)  A longitudinal plane 1 to 2 inches lateral to the midline of the body on the elevated side 
D)  A longitudinal plane 4 inches lateral to the midline of the body on the elevated side

Question 9

"High-density" barium sulfate is used primarily for _____ intestine examinations.
1)enteroclysis
2)single-contrast
3)double-contrast

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 10

Which of the following planes is centered to the grid for the lateral projection of the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midcoronal plane 
B)  Midsagittal plane 
C)  A coronal plane 2 inches anterior to the midcoronal plane 
D)  A coronal plane 4 inches posterior to the midcoronal plane 
A)  Midcoronal plane 
B)  Midsagittal plane 
C)  A coronal plane 2 inches anterior to the midcoronal plane 
D)  A coronal plane 4 inches posterior to the midcoronal plane

Question 11

The area of the colon identified in the figure below is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cecum. 
B)  ileum. 
C)  rectum. 
D)  sigmoid. 
A)  cecum. 
B)  ileum. 
C)  rectum. 
D)  sigmoid.

Question 12

The entire colon is best demonstrated in which projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA or AP 
B)  PA axial 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  Lateral 
A)  PA or AP 
B)  PA axial 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  Lateral

Question 13

The stomach wall is composed of how many layers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which projection of the colon will best demonstrate the medial aspect of the ascending colon and the lateral aspect of the descending colon when the colon is inflated with air?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP oblique, RPO 
B)  AP oblique, LPO 
C)  AP, right lateral decubitus 
D)  AP, left lateral decubitus 
A)  AP oblique, RPO 
B)  AP oblique, LPO 
C)  AP, right lateral decubitus 
D)  AP, left lateral decubitus

Question 15

Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the fundus of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following are advantages of using the recumbent position for images of the esophagus?
1)Varices better filled
2)Easier to swallow barium
3)More complete contrast filling, especially proximal part

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

Which of the following are advantages of using the double-contrast technique for examination of the stomach?
1)Fewer images are required.
2)Small lesions are not obscured.
3)The mucosal lining of the stomach can be more clearly visualized.

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

What is the recommended general body position for a radiographic series of the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upright 
B)  Recumbent 
C)  Seated 
D)  Trendelenburg's 
A)  Upright 
B)  Recumbent 
C)  Seated 
D)  Trendelenburg's

Question 19

The patient "prep" for a morning stomach examination is food and fluid are withheld:

Accepted Answer

A)  after midnight. 
B)  after the evening meal. 
C)  for 12 hours. 
D)  for 24 hours. 
A)  after midnight. 
B)  after the evening meal. 
C)  for 12 hours. 
D)  for 24 hours.

Question 20

The largest gland in the body is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  spleen. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  duodenum. 
A)  liver. 
B)  spleen. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  duodenum.

Exam 17: Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

At what level is the center of the IR positioned for a lateral projection of the rectosigmoid area?

The jejunum and ileum are attached to the posterior wall of the abdomen by the:

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the lateral aspect of the ascending colon and the medial aspect of the descending colon, when the colon is inflated with air?

The small intestine is divided into how many distinct portions?

The vermiform appendix of the colon is attached to the:

The area identified in the figure below is the:

Preparation of the intestinal tract for examination of the colon includes: 1)laxatives. 2)dietary restrictions. 3)cleansing enemas.

At which plane is the central ray positioned for the PA oblique projections (LAO or RAO) of the large intestine?

"High-density" barium sulfate is used primarily for _____ intestine examinations. 1)enteroclysis 2)single-contrast 3)double-contrast

Which of the following planes is centered to the grid for the lateral projection of the esophagus?

The area of the colon identified in the figure below is the:

The entire colon is best demonstrated in which projection?

The stomach wall is composed of how many layers?

Which projection of the colon will best demonstrate the medial aspect of the ascending colon and the lateral aspect of the descending colon when the colon is inflated with air?

Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the fundus of the stomach?

Which of the following are advantages of using the recumbent position for images of the esophagus? 1)Varices better filled 2)Easier to swallow barium 3)More complete contrast filling, especially proximal part

Which of the following are advantages of using the double-contrast technique for examination of the stomach? 1)Fewer images are required. 2)Small lesions are not obscured. 3)The mucosal lining of the stomach can be more clearly visualized.

What is the recommended general body position for a radiographic series of the esophagus?

The patient "prep" for a morning stomach examination is food and fluid are withheld:

The largest gland in the body is the:

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