Question 1

The wall of the small intestine is composed of how many coats?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which two regions of the abdomen are almost entirely occupied by the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epigastrium and left hypochondrium 
B)  Right hypochondrium and epigastrium 
C)  Right lateral and umbilical 
D)  Umbilical and left lateral 
A)  Epigastrium and left hypochondrium 
B)  Right hypochondrium and epigastrium 
C)  Right lateral and umbilical 
D)  Umbilical and left lateral

Question 3

The most common contrast medium used for radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract is:

Accepted Answer

A)  air. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  barium sulfate. 
D)  water-soluble iodine. 
A)  air. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  barium sulfate. 
D)  water-soluble iodine.

Question 4

The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  rugae. 
B)  serous. 
C)  mucous layer. 
D)  submucous layer. 
A)  rugae. 
B)  serous. 
C)  mucous layer. 
D)  submucous layer.

Question 5

Which positions will best demonstrate the retrogastric portion of the duodenum and jejunum on an AP projection of the stomach?
1)Supine
2)Trendelenburg's
3)Standing

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

The widest portion of the small bowel is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ileum. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  jejunum. 
D)  sigmoid. 
A)  ileum. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  jejunum. 
D)  sigmoid.

Question 7

The opening inside the duodenum where pancreatic enzymes and bile enter is called 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 8

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The large intestine is made up of a series of pouches called the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following examinations requires the use of time markers on the images?
1)Stomach
2)Small intestine
3)Large intestine

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 11

The PA oblique projection of the colon done in the LAO position clearly demonstrates the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ascending colon. 
B)  descending colon. 
C)  R colic flexure. 
D)  transverse colon. 
A)  ascending colon. 
B)  descending colon. 
C)  R colic flexure. 
D)  transverse colon.

Question 12

Which methods are used to administer barium for a radiographic examination of the small intestine?
1)By mouth
2)Reflex filling
3)Enteroclysis

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

Functions of the stomach include:
1)storage of food.
2)absorption of food products.
3)chemical breakdown of food.

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 14

Which of the following are included as components of the alimentary canal?
1)Anus
2)Colon
3)Esophagus

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

Which of the following planes is positioned to the center of the grid for the lateral projection of the stomach and duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midcoronal plane 
B)  A coronal plane passing 2 inches posterior to the median coronal plane 
C)  A coronal plane passing 2 inches anterior to the median coronal plane 
D)  A plane passing midway between the midcoronal plane and the anterior surface of the abdomen 
A)  Midcoronal plane 
B)  A coronal plane passing 2 inches posterior to the median coronal plane 
C)  A coronal plane passing 2 inches anterior to the median coronal plane 
D)  A plane passing midway between the midcoronal plane and the anterior surface of the abdomen

Question 16

For all projections of the esophagus, the top of the IR is positioned at:

Accepted Answer

A)  C7. 
B)  T5. 
C)  the level of the eyes. 
D)  the level of the mouth. 
A)  C7. 
B)  T5. 
C)  the level of the eyes. 
D)  the level of the mouth.

Question 17

Which projection is used for images made during defecography?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  AP axial 
C)  Lateral 
D)  AP, decubitus position 
A)  AP 
B)  AP axial 
C)  Lateral 
D)  AP, decubitus position

Question 18

During an operative cholangiogram, the surgeon injects the contrast medium directly into the biliary system. Which of the following projections are typically done during this procedure in surgery?
1)AP
2)AP oblique, RPO
3)AP oblique, LPO

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

The PA projection of the stomach best demonstrates the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fundus. 
B)  duodenal bulb. 
C)  anterior aspect. 
D)  stomach contour and duodenal bulb. 
A)  fundus. 
B)  duodenal bulb. 
C)  anterior aspect. 
D)  stomach contour and duodenal bulb.

Question 20

Which of the following are components of the alimentary canal?
1)Mouth and pharynx
2)Stomach and intestine
3)Liver and pancreas

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

Exam 17: Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

The wall of the small intestine is composed of how many coats?

Which two regions of the abdomen are almost entirely occupied by the liver?

The most common contrast medium used for radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract is:

The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the:

Which positions will best demonstrate the retrogastric portion of the duodenum and jejunum on an AP projection of the stomach? 1)Supine 2)Trendelenburg's 3)Standing

The widest portion of the small bowel is the:

The opening inside the duodenum where pancreatic enzymes and bile enter is called the:

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

The large intestine is made up of a series of pouches called the:

Which of the following examinations requires the use of time markers on the images? 1)Stomach 2)Small intestine 3)Large intestine

The PA oblique projection of the colon done in the LAO position clearly demonstrates the:

Which methods are used to administer barium for a radiographic examination of the small intestine? 1)By mouth 2)Reflex filling 3)Enteroclysis

Functions of the stomach include: 1)storage of food. 2)absorption of food products. 3)chemical breakdown of food.

Which of the following are included as components of the alimentary canal? 1)Anus 2)Colon 3)Esophagus

Which of the following planes is positioned to the center of the grid for the lateral projection of the stomach and duodenum?

For all projections of the esophagus, the top of the IR is positioned at:

Which projection is used for images made during defecography?

During an operative cholangiogram, the surgeon injects the contrast medium directly into the biliary system. Which of the following projections are typically done during this procedure in surgery? 1)AP 2)AP oblique, RPO 3)AP oblique, LPO

The PA projection of the stomach best demonstrates the:

Which of the following are components of the alimentary canal? 1)Mouth and pharynx 2)Stomach and intestine 3)Liver and pancreas

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