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RAD135 Week 2 Exam

UGI/Biliary

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What is the degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection of the esophagus? 35 to 40 degrees
The folds of thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the: rugae
How long is the entire alimentary canal? 30ft
The two vessels that supply blood to the liver are the: portal vein and hepatic artery
What is the recommended oblique projection and position for the best demonstration of the esophagus? PA, RAO
Which structure is air-filled on double-contrast images of the stomach obtained in the PA oblique projection, RAO position? Fundus
The expanded portion of the terminal esophagus is called the: cardiac antrum
What is the respiration phase for all radiographic exposures of the stomach and intestines? Expiration
Which drug may be given to the patient before a double-contrast examination of the stomach to relax the gastrointestinal tract? glucagon
The gallbladder functions to: store and concentrate bile
In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located? LUQ
The muscle controlling the opening between the stomach and the duodenum is termed the: pyloric sphincter
What are two advantages of using the double-contrast technique for examination of the stomach? Small lesions are less likely obscured Clearer visualization of the mucosal lining of the stomach
The jejunum and ileum are attached to the posterior wall of the abdomen by the: mesentery
How much lower should the IR be positioned when the upright position is used for projections of the stomach? 3 to 6 inches
The degree of body rotation for an AP oblique stomach radiographic image ranges from ___________ degrees. LPO - 30 to 60 degrees
The largest gland in the body is the: liver
Which bony landmark lines up with L2-L3? Inferior rib margin
The patient "prep" for a morning stomach examination is food and fluid are withheld: after midnight.
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
The contraction waves by which the digestive tube moves its contents toward the rectum are called: peristalsis
Which are essential oblique projections of the stomach and duodenum? 1. AP projection, LPO 2. PA projection, RAO 3. PA projection, LAO 1 and 2
The body plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior halves is called: midcoronal
Which two regions of the abdomen are almost entirely occupied by the liver? Right hypochondrium and epigastrium
What vertebral body lines up with the Iliac Crest? L4
A specific radiographic examination of the biliary ducts is termed: cholangiography
All of the following are the essential projections for an esophagus series except: Lateral AP PA Oblique AP Axial Oblique AP Axial Oblique
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