Question 1

Patient preparation for an adult upper GI series includes:

Accepted Answer

A) nothing; no patient preparation is required. 
B) NPO 4 hours before the procedure. 
C) NPO 8 hours before the procedure. 
D) NPO 24 hours before the procedure. 
A) nothing; no patient preparation is required. 
B) NPO 4 hours before the procedure. 
C) NPO 8 hours before the procedure. 
D) NPO 24 hours before the procedure.

Question 2

During an upper GI series, the "halo" sign appears in the duodenum.Which of the following conditions will produce this radiographic sign?

Accepted Answer

A) Ulcer 
B) Bezoar 
C) Diverticulum 
D) Tumor 
A) Ulcer 
B) Bezoar 
C) Diverticulum 
D) Tumor

Question 3

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best demonstrate the pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile during a double-contrast study?

Accepted Answer

A) AP 
B) LAO 
C) PA 
D) LPO 
A) AP 
B) LAO 
C) PA 
D) LPO

Question 4

Which of the following imaging modalities is ideal for demonstrating signs of Barrett esophagus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What type of solution is formed when barium is mixed with water?

Accepted Answer

A) Water-soluble solution 
B) Isotonic solution 
C) Hypotonic solution 
D) Colloidal suspension 
A) Water-soluble solution 
B) Isotonic solution 
C) Hypotonic solution 
D) Colloidal suspension

Question 6

Part v refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) nasopharynx. 
B) larynx. 
C) oropharynx. 
D) laryngopharynx. 
A) nasopharynx. 
B) larynx. 
C) oropharynx. 
D) laryngopharynx.

Question 7

A high and transverse stomach 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 8

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best fill the body and pylorus with barium?

Accepted Answer

A) AP 
B) Right lateral 
C) Left posterior oblique (LPO) 
D) PA 
A) AP 
B) Right lateral 
C) Left posterior oblique (LPO) 
D) PA

Question 9

Only 5% of all ulcers lead to bowel perforation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following structures is not one of the salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

A) Parotid 
B) Sublingual 
C) Submandibular 
D) All of the above are salivary glands. 
A) Parotid 
B) Sublingual 
C) Submandibular 
D) All of the above are salivary glands.

Question 11

Part iii refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) nasopharynx. 
B) laryngopharynx. 
C) oropharynx. 
D) nasal cavity. 
A) nasopharynx. 
B) laryngopharynx. 
C) oropharynx. 
D) nasal cavity.

Question 12

Part ii refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) soft palate. 
B) tonsils. 
C) hard palate. 
D) epiglottis. 
A) soft palate. 
B) tonsils. 
C) hard palate. 
D) epiglottis.

Question 13

What is an older term for the hepatopancreatic sphincter?

Accepted Answer

A) Duodenal papilla 
B) Sphincter of Vater 
C) Duodenal sphincter 
D) Sphincter of Oddi 
A) Duodenal papilla 
B) Sphincter of Vater 
C) Duodenal sphincter 
D) Sphincter of Oddi

Question 14

Which of the following substances are not digested chemically?

Accepted Answer

A) Minerals 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Proteins 
D) Lipids 
A) Minerals 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Proteins 
D) Lipids

Question 15

The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the left anterior oblique (LAO) because it:

Accepted Answer

A) is a more comfortable position for the patient. 
B) increases the visibility of the esophagus between the vertebrae and heart. 
C) reduces thyroid exposure to the patient. 
D) is easier for the patient to hold the cup of barium in his or her left hand. 
A) is a more comfortable position for the patient. 
B) increases the visibility of the esophagus between the vertebrae and heart. 
C) reduces thyroid exposure to the patient. 
D) is easier for the patient to hold the cup of barium in his or her left hand.

Question 16

Which part of the stomach is labeled 2?

Accepted Answer

A) Esophagogastric junction 
B) Incisura angularis 
C) Incisura cardiaca 
D) Cardiac antrum 
A) Esophagogastric junction 
B) Incisura angularis 
C) Incisura cardiaca 
D) Cardiac antrum

Question 17

Swallowed air can be used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A radiograph taken during an esophagogram using thin barium mixture demonstrates that there is very little contrast media in the esophagus.Which of the following points will improve filling of the esophagus? (The exposure was made on inspiration after the last swallow.)

Accepted Answer

A) Have the patient drink during the exposure. 
B) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver during the exposure. 
C) Have the patient perform the Müller maneuver during the exposure. 
D) Shorten the exposure time. 
A) Have the patient drink during the exposure. 
B) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver during the exposure. 
C) Have the patient perform the Müller maneuver during the exposure. 
D) Shorten the exposure time.

Question 19

Which aspect of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is primarily responsible for the absorption of digestive end products along with water, vitamins, and minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Stomach 
B) Small intestine 
C) Large intestine 
D) Pancreas 
A) Stomach 
B) Small intestine 
C) Large intestine 
D) Pancreas

Question 20

A PA projection taken during an upper GI series performed on an infant reveals that the body and pylorus of the stomach are superimposed.What modification needs to be made during the repeat exposure to separate these two regions?

Accepted Answer

A) Perform the AP projection instead. 
B) Angle the CR 20° to 25° cephalad. 
C) Angle the CR 30° to 45° cephalad. 
D) Use the AP Trendelenburg position. 
A) Perform the AP projection instead. 
B) Angle the CR 20° to 25° cephalad. 
C) Angle the CR 30° to 45° cephalad. 
D) Use the AP Trendelenburg position.

Patient preparation for an adult upper GI series includes:

During an upper GI series, the "halo" sign appears in the duodenum.Which of the following conditions will produce this radiographic sign?

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best demonstrate the pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile during a double-contrast study?

Which of the following imaging modalities is ideal for demonstrating signs of Barrett esophagus?

What type of solution is formed when barium is mixed with water?

Part v refers to the:

A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n) ____ patient.

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best fill the body and pylorus with barium?

Only 5% of all ulcers lead to bowel perforation.

Which of the following structures is not one of the salivary glands?

Part iii refers to the:

Part ii refers to the:

What is an older term for the hepatopancreatic sphincter?

Which of the following substances are not digested chemically?

The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the left anterior oblique (LAO) because it:

Which part of the stomach is labeled 2?

Swallowed air can be used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series.

A radiograph taken during an esophagogram using thin barium mixture demonstrates that there is very little contrast media in the esophagus.Which of the following points will improve filling of the esophagus? (The exposure was made on inspiration after the last swallow.)

Which aspect of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is primarily responsible for the absorption of digestive end products along with water, vitamins, and minerals?

A PA projection taken during an upper GI series performed on an infant reveals that the body and pylorus of the stomach are superimposed.What modification needs to be made during the repeat exposure to separate these two regions?

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

Patient preparation for an adult upper GI series includes:

During an upper GI series, the "halo" sign appears in the duodenum.Which of the following conditions will produce this radiographic sign?

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best demonstrate the pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile during a double-contrast study?

Which of the following imaging modalities is ideal for demonstrating signs of Barrett esophagus?

What type of solution is formed when barium is mixed with water?

Part v refers to the:

A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n) ____ patient.

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best fill the body and pylorus with barium?

Only 5% of all ulcers lead to bowel perforation.

Which of the following structures is not one of the salivary glands?

Part iii refers to the:

Part ii refers to the:

What is an older term for the hepatopancreatic sphincter?

Which of the following substances are not digested chemically?

The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the left anterior oblique (LAO) because it:

Which part of the stomach is labeled 2?

Swallowed air can be used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series.

A radiograph taken during an esophagogram using thin barium mixture demonstrates that there is very little contrast media in the esophagus.Which of the following points will improve filling of the esophagus? (The exposure was made on inspiration after the last swallow.)

Which aspect of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is primarily responsible for the absorption of digestive end products along with water, vitamins, and minerals?

A PA projection taken during an upper GI series performed on an infant reveals that the body and pylorus of the stomach are superimposed.What modification needs to be made during the repeat exposure to separate these two regions?

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