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RAD135 Week 2

RAD135 Week 2 Assignments UGI/Biliary

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What is the degree of body rotation for the PA Oblique projection of the esophagus? 35-40 degrees
The mucosa of the small intestine contains a series of fingerlike projections called: villi
A PA oblique projection of the esophagus requires the patient to be positioned in a: 35 to 40 degree RAO
Which of the following contrast media are used for examinations of the gastrointestinal tract? 1. Air 2. Barium Sulfate 3. Water-soluble iodinated solution 1, 2, and 3
Functions of the stomach include: 1. Storage of food 2. Absorption of food products 3. Chemical breakdown of food 1 and 3
Which of the following planes is centered to the grid for the lateral projection of the esophagus? Midcoronal Plane (MCP)
A PA projection of the stomach and duodenum is often performed using a 14x17 inch (35x43cm) IR. Which of the following describes the plane that is centered to the grid for this projection? A sagittal plane passing halfway between the vertebral column and the left lateral border of the abdomen.
How much lower should the IR be positioned when the upright position is used for projections of the stomach? 3 to 6 inches
What is the average degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum for a sthenic patient? 45 degrees
When setting up for a lateral stomach and duodenum, where should you center your IR for a patient in the recumbent position? Center IR at level of L1-L2
The esophagus joins the stomach through an opening called the: Cardiac orifice
The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the: Rugae
The most common contrast medium used for radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract is: barium sulfate
The small intestine is divided into how many distinct portions? 3
The opening between the small intestine and the large intestine is called the: ileocecal valve
At which level is the IR centered for a PA projection of the stomach and duodenum? L1/L2
The contraction waves by which the digestive tube moves its contents toward the rectum are called: peristalsis
A specific radiographic examination of the biliary ducts is termed: Cholangiography
Which structure is air-filled on double-contrast images of the stomach obtained in the PA oblique projection, RAO position? Fundus
What is the respiration phase for all radiographic exposures of the stomach and intestines? Expiration
Which two regions of the abdomen are almost entirely occupied by the liver? right hypochondrium and epigastrium
The gallbladder functions to: store and concentrate bile
Which drug may be given to the patient before a double-contrast examination of the stomach to relax the gastrointestinal tract? Glucagon
The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the: Rugae
What is the average degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum? 45 degrees
How much is the body rotated for the PA oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum? 40 to 70 degrees
The muscle controlling the opening between the stomach and the duodenum is termed the: pyloric sphincter
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