Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal 
A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal

Question 2

Which of the following clinical indications would suggest the need for a dorsal decubitus abdomen position?

Accepted Answer

A) Aneurysms 
B) Umbilical hernias 
C) Calcification of the aorta 
D) All of the above 
A) Aneurysms 
B) Umbilical hernias 
C) Calcification of the aorta 
D) All of the above

Question 3

Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus abdomen for an acute abdomen series?

Accepted Answer

A) It is more comfortable for the patient. 
B) Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the spleen. 
C) Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the lower liver margin. 
D) It allows any gas in the large intestine to move toward the liver. 
A) It is more comfortable for the patient. 
B) Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the spleen. 
C) Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the lower liver margin. 
D) It allows any gas in the large intestine to move toward the liver.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal 
A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal

Question 5

In which region or compartment is the spleen located?

Accepted Answer

A) Intraperitoneum 
B) Retroperitoneum 
C) Infraperitoneum 
D) Extraperitoneum 
A) Intraperitoneum 
B) Retroperitoneum 
C) Infraperitoneum 
D) Extraperitoneum

Question 6

The prominent protuberance found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the:

Accepted Answer

A) ischial tuberosity. 
B) anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). 
C) symphysis pubis. 
D) iliac crest. 
A) ischial tuberosity. 
B) anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). 
C) symphysis pubis. 
D) iliac crest.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal 
A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal

Question 8

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.)
-Inflammatory condition of the colon (most frequently involves rectosigmoid region)

Accepted Answer

A) Volvulus 
B) Adynamic ileus 
C) Ascites 
D) Ulcerative colitis 
E) Pneumoperitoneum
F)Intussusception
G)Crohn's disease 
A) Volvulus 
B) Adynamic ileus 
C) Ascites 
D) Ulcerative colitis 
E) Pneumoperitoneum
F)Intussusception
G)Crohn's disease

Question 9

The lateral abdomen position will best demonstrate the prevertebral region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the cecum be found?

Accepted Answer

A) Right upper quadrant 
B) Left upper quadrant 
C) Right lower quadrant 
D) Left lower quadrant 
A) Right upper quadrant 
B) Left upper quadrant 
C) Right lower quadrant 
D) Left lower quadrant

Question 11

The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level.

Accepted Answer

A) L1 
B) L2-3 
C) T12 
D) L4-5 
A) L1 
B) L2-3 
C) T12 
D) L4-5

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal 
A) Intraperitoneal 
B) Retroperitoneal 
C) Infraperitoneal

Question 14

Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney?

Accepted Answer

A) Presence of right colic flexure 
B) Presence of the liver 
C) Presence of the stomach 
D) Presence of right suprarenal gland 
A) Presence of right colic flexure 
B) Presence of the liver 
C) Presence of the stomach 
D) Presence of right suprarenal gland

Question 15

The term gastro refers to the intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is another common term for the greater omentum?

Accepted Answer

A) Mesentery 
B) Adipose layer 
C) Fatty apron 
D) Peritoneum 
A) Mesentery 
B) Adipose layer 
C) Fatty apron 
D) Peritoneum

Question 17

A patient comes to radiology with possible bleeding within the abdomen.The patient is unable to stand or sit for any projections.Which of the following projections would be most effective in demonstrating fluid within the abdomen for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) AP KUB 
B) AP supine chest 
C) Right lateral dorsal decubitus 
D) Left lateral decubitus 
A) AP KUB 
B) AP supine chest 
C) Right lateral dorsal decubitus 
D) Left lateral decubitus

Question 18

A radiograph of an anteroposterior (AP) abdomen demonstrates elongation (widening) of the left iliac wing and narrowing of the right iliac wing.Which one of the following positioning errors produced this radiographic outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) Rotation to the left (left posterior oblique) 
B) Rotation to the right (right posterior oblique) 
C) CR off center to the left 
D) Left hip was internally rotated more than right hip 
A) Rotation to the left (left posterior oblique) 
B) Rotation to the right (right posterior oblique) 
C) CR off center to the left 
D) Left hip was internally rotated more than right hip

Question 19

Which of the following abdominal regions would contain the right colic (hepatic) flexure?

Accepted Answer

A) Right lateral lumbar 
B) Right inguinal 
C) Right hypochondriac 
D) Epigastric 
A) Right lateral lumbar 
B) Right inguinal 
C) Right hypochondriac 
D) Epigastric

Question 20

A radiograph of a supine KUB on an obese patient reveals that the symphysis pubis is cut off along the bottom of the radiograph.The top of the left kidney is also cut off along the top of the radiograph.What modifications does the technologist need to make for the repeat exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) Center the cassette lower and make the exposure on inspiration. 
B) Use two 35- × 43-cm (14- × 17-inch) cassettes landscape, one centered lower and the other one higher. 
C) Use two 35- × 43-cm (14- × 17-inch) cassettes portrait, one centered lower and one centered higher. 
D) Center the cassette higher and use a second smaller cassette to include the bladder region. 
A) Center the cassette lower and make the exposure on inspiration. 
B) Use two 35- × 43-cm (14- × 17-inch) cassettes landscape, one centered lower and the other one higher. 
C) Use two 35- × 43-cm (14- × 17-inch) cassettes portrait, one centered lower and one centered higher. 
D) Center the cassette higher and use a second smaller cassette to include the bladder region.

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

Which of the following clinical indications would suggest the need for a dorsal decubitus abdomen position?

Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus abdomen for an acute abdomen series?

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

In which region or compartment is the spleen located?

The prominent protuberance found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the:

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

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -Inflammatory condition of the colon (most frequently involves rectosigmoid region)

The lateral abdomen position will best demonstrate the prevertebral region.

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the cecum be found?

The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach.

The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level.

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

Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney?

The term gastro refers to the intestine.

What is another common term for the greater omentum?

A patient comes to radiology with possible bleeding within the abdomen.The patient is unable to stand or sit for any projections.Which of the following projections would be most effective in demonstrating fluid within the abdomen for this patient?

A radiograph of an anteroposterior (AP) abdomen demonstrates elongation (widening) of the left iliac wing and narrowing of the right iliac wing.Which one of the following positioning errors produced this radiographic outcome?

Which of the following abdominal regions would contain the right colic (hepatic) flexure?

A radiograph of a supine KUB on an obese patient reveals that the symphysis pubis is cut off along the bottom of the radiograph.The top of the left kidney is also cut off along the top of the radiograph.What modifications does the technologist need to make for the repeat exposure?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 3: Abdomen

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

Which of the following clinical indications would suggest the need for a dorsal decubitus abdomen position?

Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus abdomen for an acute abdomen series?

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

In which region or compartment is the spleen located?

The prominent protuberance found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the:

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

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -Inflammatory condition of the colon (most frequently involves rectosigmoid region)

The lateral abdomen position will best demonstrate the prevertebral region.

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the cecum be found?

The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach.

The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level.

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

Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney?

The term gastro refers to the intestine.

What is another common term for the greater omentum?

A patient comes to radiology with possible bleeding within the abdomen.The patient is unable to stand or sit for any projections.Which of the following projections would be most effective in demonstrating fluid within the abdomen for this patient?

A radiograph of an anteroposterior (AP) abdomen demonstrates elongation (widening) of the left iliac wing and narrowing of the right iliac wing.Which one of the following positioning errors produced this radiographic outcome?

Which of the following abdominal regions would contain the right colic (hepatic) flexure?

A radiograph of a supine KUB on an obese patient reveals that the symphysis pubis is cut off along the bottom of the radiograph.The top of the left kidney is also cut off along the top of the radiograph.What modifications does the technologist need to make for the repeat exposure?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters