Question 1

Which of the following imaging modalities is an alternative to an esophagogram for detecting esophageal varices?

Accepted Answer

A) Sonography 
B) CT 
C) Nuclear medicine 
D) MRI 
A) Sonography 
B) CT 
C) Nuclear medicine 
D) MRI

Question 2

A stomach with the duodenal bulb at the level of L1-2 would be found in a(n) ____ patient.

Accepted Answer

A) hyposthenic 
B) asthenic 
C) sthenic 
D) hypersthenic 
A) hyposthenic 
B) asthenic 
C) sthenic 
D) hypersthenic

Question 3

Which aspect of the stomach is attached to the duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A) Fundus 
B) Body 
C) Pylorus 
D) Cardiac 
A) Fundus 
B) Body 
C) Pylorus 
D) Cardiac

Question 4

What is the classification of barium sulfate as a contrast media?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiopaque 
B) Radiolucent 
C) Isodense 
D) Negative contrast media 
A) Radiopaque 
B) Radiolucent 
C) Isodense 
D) Negative contrast media

Question 5

Which division of the duodenum contains the duodenal bulb or cap?

Accepted Answer

A) First (superior) 
B) Third (horizontal) 
C) Second (descending) 
D) Fourth (ascending) 
A) First (superior) 
B) Third (horizontal) 
C) Second (descending) 
D) Fourth (ascending)

Question 6

Enzymes that aid in chemical digestion are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) lipids. 
B) biologic catalysts. 
C) digestive acids. 
D) amino acids. 
A) lipids. 
B) biologic catalysts. 
C) digestive acids. 
D) amino acids.

Question 7

Radiographic examination of the biliary ducts only is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) cholecystography. 
B) cholangiography. 
C) cholelithiasis. 
D) cholecystocholangiography. 
A) cholecystography. 
B) cholangiography. 
C) cholelithiasis. 
D) cholecystocholangiography.

Question 8

Which of the following conditions is an example of GERD?

Accepted Answer

A) Esophageal varices 
B) Gastric carcinoma 
C) Esophageal reflux 
D) Bezoar 
A) Esophageal varices 
B) Gastric carcinoma 
C) Esophageal reflux 
D) Bezoar

Question 9

The liver performs more than 100 different functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following positions is not normally considered to be part of the esophagogram basic routine?

Accepted Answer

A) Posteroanterior (P
A)  
B) Left lateral 
C) Right anterior oblique (RAO) 
D) Anteroposterior (AP) 
A) Posteroanterior (P
A)  
B) Left lateral 
C) Right anterior oblique (RAO) 
D) Anteroposterior (AP)

Question 11

Gastric emptying studies are performed using:

Accepted Answer

A) intraesophageal sonography. 
B) radionuclides. 
C) MRI. 
D) CT. 
A) intraesophageal sonography. 
B) radionuclides. 
C) MRI. 
D) CT.

Question 12

Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral, water-soluble contrast agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient with esophageal reflux 
B) Patient with a bezoar 
C) Patient with a possible perforated bowel 
D) Patient with a possible peptic ulcer 
A) Patient with esophageal reflux 
B) Patient with a bezoar 
C) Patient with a possible perforated bowel 
D) Patient with a possible peptic ulcer

Question 13

One radiograph of an upper GI series needs repeating.The technologist is unsure which projection and/or position is seen on this radiograph.The fundus is filled with barium, and the pylorus and duodenal bulb are profiled and air filled.The patient was recumbent for all projections.Which projection and/or position needs to be repeated?

Accepted Answer

A) PA 
B) LPO 
C) RAO 
D) Right lateral 
A) PA 
B) LPO 
C) RAO 
D) Right lateral

Question 14

What type of breathing instructions should be given to the patient during an esophagogram using a thin barium mixture?

Accepted Answer

A) Suspended respiration while continuing to swallow 
B) Suspended inspiration after the last swallow 
C) Shallow breathing and continued swallowing during exposure 
D) Exposure immediately after last bolus is swallowed (patient will not be breathing immediately after swallow) 
A) Suspended respiration while continuing to swallow 
B) Suspended inspiration after the last swallow 
C) Shallow breathing and continued swallowing during exposure 
D) Exposure immediately after last bolus is swallowed (patient will not be breathing immediately after swallow)

Question 15

Part i refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) nasal sinus. 
B) maxillary sinus. 
C) nasal cavity. 
D) upper oral cavity. 
A) nasal sinus. 
B) maxillary sinus. 
C) nasal cavity. 
D) upper oral cavity.

Question 16

What structure indicates the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?

Accepted Answer

A) Duodenal cap 
B) Suspensory muscle of the duodenum 
C) Valvulae conniventes 
D) C-loop of the duodenum 
A) Duodenal cap 
B) Suspensory muscle of the duodenum 
C) Valvulae conniventes 
D) C-loop of the duodenum

Question 17

Which structure is labeled 9?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancreatic duct 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Cystic duct 
D) Common hepatic duct 
A) Pancreatic duct 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Cystic duct 
D) Common hepatic duct

Question 18

Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.)
-Punctate collection of barium surrounded by a "halo" appearance during upper GI series

Accepted Answer

A) Ulcers 
B) Hiatal hernia 
C) Achalasia (cardiospasm) 
D) Zenker diverticulum 
E) Schatzki ring
F)Gastritis
G)Esophageal varices
H)Gastric carcinoma 
A) Ulcers 
B) Hiatal hernia 
C) Achalasia (cardiospasm) 
D) Zenker diverticulum 
E) Schatzki ring
F)Gastritis
G)Esophageal varices
H)Gastric carcinoma

Question 19

Which aspect of the gallbladder is located most posterior within the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A) Fundus 
B) Body 
C) Neck 
D) Apex 
A) Fundus 
B) Body 
C) Neck 
D) Apex

Question 20

The opening between the stomach and esophagus is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac antrum. 
B) cardiac notch. 
C) esophagogastric junction. 
D) esophagocardiac junction. 
A) cardiac antrum. 
B) cardiac notch. 
C) esophagogastric junction. 
D) esophagocardiac junction.

Which of the following imaging modalities is an alternative to an esophagogram for detecting esophageal varices?

A stomach with the duodenal bulb at the level of L1-2 would be found in a(n) ____ patient.

Which aspect of the stomach is attached to the duodenum?

What is the classification of barium sulfate as a contrast media?

Which division of the duodenum contains the duodenal bulb or cap?

Enzymes that aid in chemical digestion are classified as:

Radiographic examination of the biliary ducts only is termed:

Which of the following conditions is an example of GERD?

The liver performs more than 100 different functions.

Which of the following positions is not normally considered to be part of the esophagogram basic routine?

Gastric emptying studies are performed using:

Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral, water-soluble contrast agent?

What type of breathing instructions should be given to the patient during an esophagogram using a thin barium mixture?

Part i refers to the:

What structure indicates the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?

Which structure is labeled 9?

Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.) -Punctate collection of barium surrounded by a "halo" appearance during upper GI series

Which aspect of the gallbladder is located most posterior within the abdomen?

The opening between the stomach and esophagus is termed the:

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

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

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 12: Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Which of the following imaging modalities is an alternative to an esophagogram for detecting esophageal varices?

A stomach with the duodenal bulb at the level of L1-2 would be found in a(n) ____ patient.

Which aspect of the stomach is attached to the duodenum?

What is the classification of barium sulfate as a contrast media?

Which division of the duodenum contains the duodenal bulb or cap?

Enzymes that aid in chemical digestion are classified as:

Radiographic examination of the biliary ducts only is termed:

Which of the following conditions is an example of GERD?

The liver performs more than 100 different functions.

Which of the following positions is not normally considered to be part of the esophagogram basic routine?

Gastric emptying studies are performed using:

Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral, water-soluble contrast agent?

What type of breathing instructions should be given to the patient during an esophagogram using a thin barium mixture?

Part i refers to the:

What structure indicates the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?

Which structure is labeled 9?

Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.) -Punctate collection of barium surrounded by a "halo" appearance during upper GI series

Which aspect of the gallbladder is located most posterior within the abdomen?

The opening between the stomach and esophagus is termed the:

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

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

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