Question 1

The part of the stomach identified in the figure below is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater curvature. 
B)  pyloric antrum. 
C)  pyloric canal. 
D)  pyloric sphincter. 
A)  greater curvature. 
B)  pyloric antrum. 
C)  pyloric canal. 
D)  pyloric sphincter.

Question 2

A specific radiographic examination of the biliary ducts is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholangiography. 
B)  cholecystography. 
C)  hepatography. 
D)  hepatorrhaphy. 
A)  cholangiography. 
B)  cholecystography. 
C)  hepatography. 
D)  hepatorrhaphy.

Question 3

How far above the anus is the enema bag placed during a barium enema?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 inches 
B)  18 to 24 inches 
C)  24 to 36 inches 
D)  4 feet 
A)  12 inches 
B)  18 to 24 inches 
C)  24 to 36 inches 
D)  4 feet

Question 4

How long is the entire alimentary canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 feet 
B)  10 feet 
C)  20 feet 
D)  30 feet 
A)  5 feet 
B)  10 feet 
C)  20 feet 
D)  30 feet

Question 5

The area identified in the figure below is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fundus. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  pyloric portion. 
D)  angular notch. 
A)  fundus. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  pyloric portion. 
D)  angular notch.

Question 6

The general term used to describe the surgical procedure of forming an artificial opening to the intestine for the passage of fecal material is:

Accepted Answer

A)  colostomy. 
B)  enterectomy. 
C)  enterotomy. 
D)  enterostomy. 
A)  colostomy. 
B)  enterectomy. 
C)  enterotomy. 
D)  enterostomy.

Question 7

For which projection of the stomach would a positioning sponge be used?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which projection of the stomach would best demonstrate a diaphragmatic herniation?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA 
B)  AP 
C)  AP, Trendelenburg's position 
D)  AP, R lateral decubitus 
A)  PA 
B)  AP 
C)  AP, Trendelenburg's position 
D)  AP, R lateral decubitus

Question 9

The area identified in the figure below is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fundus. 
B)  angular notch. 
C)  cardiac antrum. 
D)  lesser curvature. 
A)  fundus. 
B)  angular notch. 
C)  cardiac antrum. 
D)  lesser curvature.

Question 10

For which type of body habitus is the stomach almost horizontal?

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 part of the stomach identified in the figure below is the:

A specific radiographic examination of the biliary ducts is termed:

How far above the anus is the enema bag placed during a barium enema?

How long is the entire alimentary canal?

The area identified in the figure below is the:

The general term used to describe the surgical procedure of forming an artificial opening to the intestine for the passage of fecal material is:

For which projection of the stomach would a positioning sponge be used?

Which projection of the stomach would best demonstrate a diaphragmatic herniation?

The area identified in the figure below is the:

For which type of body habitus is the stomach almost horizontal?

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