Question 1

Evacuative proctography is most commonly performed on geriatric patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.)
-Obstruction of the small intestine due to the cessation of peristalsis

Accepted Answer

A) Ileus 
B) Neoplasm 
C) Meckel diverticulum 
D) Malabsorption syndrome (sprue) 
E) Enteritis
F)Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease)
G)Giardiasis
H)Adynamic or paralytic ileus 
A) Ileus 
B) Neoplasm 
C) Meckel diverticulum 
D) Malabsorption syndrome (sprue) 
E) Enteritis
F)Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease)
G)Giardiasis
H)Adynamic or paralytic ileus H

Question 3

Which part of the large intestine has the widest diameter?

Accepted Answer

A) Descending colon 
B) Transverse colon 
C) Cecum 
D) Ascending colon 
A) Descending colon 
B) Transverse colon 
C) Cecum 
D) Ascending colon C

Question 4

The term describing a double-contrast small bowel procedure is:

Accepted Answer

A) two-stage small bowel procedure. 
B) diagnostic intubation. 
C) enteroclysis. 
D) none of the above. 
A) two-stage small bowel procedure. 
B) diagnostic intubation. 
C) enteroclysis. 
D) none of the above.

Question 5

Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium?

Accepted Answer

A) Ileum 
B) Jejunum 
C) Cecum 
D) Duodenum 
A) Ileum 
B) Jejunum 
C) Cecum 
D) Duodenum

Question 6

Which part of the small intestine makes up three-fifths of its entirety?

Accepted Answer

A) Duodenum 
B) Jejunum 
C) Ileum 
D) Ilium 
A) Duodenum 
B) Jejunum 
C) Ileum 
D) Ilium

Question 7

Which part of the colon has the greatest amount of potential movement?

Accepted Answer

A) Descending colon 
B) Transverse colon 
C) Sigmoid colon 
D) Ascending colon 
A) Descending colon 
B) Transverse colon 
C) Sigmoid colon 
D) Ascending colon

Question 8

An infant is brought to the ED with a possible intussusception.Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Small bowel enema 
B) Small bowel series 
C) Defecography 
D) Barium or air enema 
A) Small bowel enema 
B) Small bowel series 
C) Defecography 
D) Barium or air enema

Question 9

Why is oral contrast media sometimes given during computed tomography colonography?

Accepted Answer

A) To determine if a fistula is present 
B) To mark or "tag" possible fecal matter 
C) To demonstrate possible diverticula 
D) To prevent spasm of the large intestine 
A) To determine if a fistula is present 
B) To mark or "tag" possible fecal matter 
C) To demonstrate possible diverticula 
D) To prevent spasm of the large intestine

Question 10

Which specific aspect of the large intestine must be demonstrated during evacuative proctography?

Accepted Answer

A) Sigmoid colon 
B) Haustra 
C) Anorectal angle 
D) Rectal ligament 
A) Sigmoid colon 
B) Haustra 
C) Anorectal angle 
D) Rectal ligament

Question 11

Which of the following positions best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

Accepted Answer

A) LPO 
B) Left lateral decubitus 
C) Left lateral 
D) Left anterior oblique (LAO) 
A) LPO 
B) Left lateral decubitus 
C) Left lateral 
D) Left anterior oblique (LAO)

Question 12

Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is considered as an effective alternative to endoscopic colonoscopy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A telescoping, or invagination, of one part of the intestine into another is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) diverticulosis. 
B) volvulus. 
C) intussusception. 
D) colitis. 
A) diverticulosis. 
B) volvulus. 
C) intussusception. 
D) colitis.

Question 14

Which structure is labeled 1?

Accepted Answer

A) Ascending colon 
B) Left colic flexure 
C) Right colic flexure 
D) Sigmoid colon 
A) Ascending colon 
B) Left colic flexure 
C) Right colic flexure 
D) Sigmoid colon

Question 15

For an average adult, the amount of barium ingested is one 16-oz cup for a small-bowel-only series.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ideal kV range for a double-contrast barium enema is:

Accepted Answer

A) 70 to 80. 
B) 90 to 100. 
C) 100 to 125. 
D) 130 to 140. 
A) 70 to 80. 
B) 90 to 100. 
C) 100 to 125. 
D) 130 to 140.

Question 17

A patient comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis.Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Single-contrast barium enema 
B) Double-contrast barium enema 
C) Evacuative proctogram 
D) Small bowel series 
A) Single-contrast barium enema 
B) Double-contrast barium enema 
C) Evacuative proctogram 
D) Small bowel series

Question 18

CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon?

Accepted Answer

A) Left colic flexure 
B) Right colic flexure 
C) Sigmoid colon 
D) Cecum 
A) Left colic flexure 
B) Right colic flexure 
C) Sigmoid colon 
D) Cecum

Question 20

During barium enema fluoroscopy, the radiologist detects a possible defect in the right colic flexure.He asks the technologist to produce a radiograph that will best demonstrate this region of the large intestine.Which one of the following positions will accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

A) LAO 
B) AP axial projection 
C) AP recumbent 
D) LPO 
A) LAO 
B) AP axial projection 
C) AP recumbent 
D) LPO

Evacuative proctography is most commonly performed on geriatric patients.

Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.) -Obstruction of the small intestine due to the cessation of peristalsis

Which part of the large intestine has the widest diameter?

The term describing a double-contrast small bowel procedure is:

Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium?

Which part of the small intestine makes up three-fifths of its entirety?

Which part of the colon has the greatest amount of potential movement?

An infant is brought to the ED with a possible intussusception.Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition?

Why is oral contrast media sometimes given during computed tomography colonography?

Which specific aspect of the large intestine must be demonstrated during evacuative proctography?

Which of the following positions best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is considered as an effective alternative to endoscopic colonoscopy.

A telescoping, or invagination, of one part of the intestine into another is termed:

Which structure is labeled 1?

For an average adult, the amount of barium ingested is one 16-oz cup for a small-bowel-only series.

The ideal kV range for a double-contrast barium enema is:

A patient comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis.Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition?

CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon?

During barium enema fluoroscopy, the radiologist detects a possible defect in the right colic flexure.He asks the technologist to produce a radiograph that will best demonstrate this region of the large intestine.Which one of the following positions will accomplish this goal?

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

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal 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 13: Lower Gi System

Evacuative proctography is most commonly performed on geriatric patients.

Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.) -Obstruction of the small intestine due to the cessation of peristalsis

Which part of the large intestine has the widest diameter?

The term describing a double-contrast small bowel procedure is:

Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium?

Which part of the small intestine makes up three-fifths of its entirety?

Which part of the colon has the greatest amount of potential movement?

An infant is brought to the ED with a possible intussusception.Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition?

Why is oral contrast media sometimes given during computed tomography colonography?

Which specific aspect of the large intestine must be demonstrated during evacuative proctography?

Which of the following positions best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is considered as an effective alternative to endoscopic colonoscopy.

A telescoping, or invagination, of one part of the intestine into another is termed:

Which structure is labeled 1?

For an average adult, the amount of barium ingested is one 16-oz cup for a small-bowel-only series.

The ideal kV range for a double-contrast barium enema is:

A patient comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis.Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition?

CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon?

During barium enema fluoroscopy, the radiologist detects a possible defect in the right colic flexure.He asks the technologist to produce a radiograph that will best demonstrate this region of the large intestine.Which one of the following positions will accomplish this goal?

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

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal 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