Question 1

The spleen is located in the _____ of the abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A)  LUQ 
B)  RUQ 
C)  LLQ 
D)  RLQ 
A)  LUQ 
B)  RUQ 
C)  LLQ 
D)  RLQ

Question 2

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the ascending colon?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Methods of performing a double-contrast barium enema include:
1)enteroclysis.
2)single-stage procedure.
3)two-stage procedure.

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 4

Where is the IR centered for all decubitus projections of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  left colic flexure. 
B)  right colic flexure. 
C)  ascending colon. 
D)  descending colon. 
A)  left colic flexure. 
B)  right colic flexure. 
C)  ascending colon. 
D)  descending colon.

Question 6

The central-ray angulation for the AP axial projection of the large intestine is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The esophagus joins the stomach through an opening called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pyloric orifice. 
B)  cardiac orifice. 
C)  cardiac sphincter. 
D)  pyloric sphincter. 
A)  pyloric orifice. 
B)  cardiac orifice. 
C)  cardiac sphincter. 
D)  pyloric sphincter.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The exocrine cells of the pancreas function to produce and secrete:

Accepted Answer

A)  bile 
B)  insulin 
C)  glucagon 
D)  digestive juice 
A)  bile 
B)  insulin 
C)  glucagon 
D)  digestive juice

Question 10

The wall of the colon is composed of how many layers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What is the degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection of the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 degrees 
B)  30 degrees 
C)  20 to 30 degrees 
D)  35 to 40 degrees 
A)  20 degrees 
B)  30 degrees 
C)  20 to 30 degrees 
D)  35 to 40 degrees

Question 12

Which of the following describes the function of the spleen?
1)Produces glucagon
2)Produces lymphocytes
3)Stores and removes dead red blood cells

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

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the posterior portions of the colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral 
B)  Lateral, ventral decubitus 
C)  AP oblique, LPO and RPO 
D)  AP, right lateral decubitus 
A)  Lateral 
B)  Lateral, ventral decubitus 
C)  AP oblique, LPO and RPO 
D)  AP, right lateral decubitus

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the administration of barium for an esophagram being performed for esophageal varices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swallow the barium, inhale. 
B)  Swallow the barium, exhale. 
C)  Exhale, swallow the barium, hold breath out. 
D)  Inhale, swallow the barium, hold breath out. 
A)  Swallow the barium, inhale. 
B)  Swallow the barium, exhale. 
C)  Exhale, swallow the barium, hold breath out. 
D)  Inhale, swallow the barium, hold breath out.

Question 15

Which of the following can be used to record the fluoroscopic image?
1)TV
2)Cine
3)Video recorders

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

Where is the IR centered for images of the small intestine that are taken within 30 minutes of drinking the barium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level of the iliac crests 
B)  1 inch above the iliac crests 
C)  2 inches above the iliac crests 
D)  At the costal margin/L3 
A)  Level of the iliac crests 
B)  1 inch above the iliac crests 
C)  2 inches above the iliac crests 
D)  At the costal margin/L3

Question 17

The ascending portion of the colon joins the transverse colon at the:

Accepted Answer

A)  left colic flexure. 
B)  right colic flexure. 
C)  sigmoid colon. 
D)  duodenojejunal flexure. 
A)  left colic flexure. 
B)  right colic flexure. 
C)  sigmoid colon. 
D)  duodenojejunal flexure.

Question 18

The degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection (RAO or LAO) of the large intestine is _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The opening between the small intestine and the large intestine is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ileocecal valve. 
B)  ampulla of Vater. 
C)  pyloric valve. 
D)  greater duodenal papilla. 
A)  ileocecal valve. 
B)  ampulla of Vater. 
C)  pyloric valve. 
D)  greater duodenal papilla.

Question 20

For which type of body habitus is the large intestine bunched together and positioned very low in the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 17: Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

The spleen is located in the _____ of the abdomen.

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the ascending colon?

Methods of performing a double-contrast barium enema include: 1)enteroclysis. 2)single-stage procedure. 3)two-stage procedure.

Where is the IR centered for all decubitus projections of the large intestine?

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

The central-ray angulation for the AP axial projection of the large intestine is:

The esophagus joins the stomach through an opening called the:

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

The exocrine cells of the pancreas function to produce and secrete:

The wall of the colon is composed of how many layers?

What is the degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection of the esophagus?

Which of the following describes the function of the spleen? 1)Produces glucagon 2)Produces lymphocytes 3)Stores and removes dead red blood cells

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the posterior portions of the colon?

Which of the following best describes the administration of barium for an esophagram being performed for esophageal varices?

Which of the following can be used to record the fluoroscopic image? 1)TV 2)Cine 3)Video recorders

Where is the IR centered for images of the small intestine that are taken within 30 minutes of drinking the barium?

The ascending portion of the colon joins the transverse colon at the:

The degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection (RAO or LAO) of the large intestine is _____ degrees.

The opening between the small intestine and the large intestine is called the:

For which type of body habitus is the large intestine bunched together and positioned very low in the abdomen?

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