Exam 3: Abdomen

A 3-year-old patient comes to radiology for an abdominal study.Even with careful instructions and immobilization, the patient is having difficulty holding still.Which of the following should be done to minimize motion on the radiograph?

Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Pancreas

The preferred imaging modality for examining the gallbladder is:

Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flexures?

Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -C-loop of duodenum

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -Free air or gas in the peritoneal cavity

The Pigg-O-Stat is recommended for erect abdomen projections on young pediatric patients.

A dorsal decubitus abdomen is ordered on a patient.The patient is placed on his back on a cart.The CR will enter the left side of the patient with the patient's right side against the image receptor.What type(s) of marker(s) should be used?

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -Bowel obstruction caused by a lack of intestinal motility

In which region or compartment of the abdomen is the pancreas located?

To ensure that the inferior margin of the abdomen is included on a KUB radiograph, the technologist should palpate the:

Why is the PA projection of the abdomen less desirable for a KUB than the AP projection?

The xiphoid process is at the vertebral level of:

What type of respiration should be employed prior to exposure for the anteroposterior (AP) kidneys, ureter, and bladder (KUB) abdomen projection?

Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Sigmoid colon

The use of low kV and high mAs is the ideal combination of exposure factors to reduce patient dose.

Which of the following analog exposure factors would produce the desired qualities for an abdominal projection on an average-size adult?

A 16-year-old female patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible kidney stone.She complains of pain in the right lower pelvis region.Which of the following options should be taken in regard to gonadal shielding?

The technologist most often ____ manual, analog exposure factors for a patient with severe ascites.

The AP abdomen for the obese patient often requires two separate exposures with the IR placed landscape.