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Abdomen anatomy and image review

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Which two of the following organs lie in the pelvic cavity? Rectum Kidneys Liver Urinary Bladder   Rectum Urinary Bladder  
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The most commonly performed abdominal examination is referred to as a(n):   KUB  
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The inner portion of the sac that covers the abdominal organs is termed the:   visceral peritoneum  
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What does KUB stand for?   Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder  
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One of the primary reasons a left lateral decubitus abdominal image is performed is to demonstrate:   air-fluid levels  
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How long should the patient lie in the left lateral position, to show small amounts of intraperitoneal gas, before the exposure is made?   10 to 20 minutes  
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The outer portion of the sac that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is termed the:   parietal peritoneum  
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The pathologic accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is termed:   ascites  
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where is the center of the IR positioned for an upright PA abdominal image?   2 inches above the iliac crests  
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If a patient is unable to stand for an upright AP abdominal image, which position should be used?   Left lateral decubitus  
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A properly exposed abdominal image will exhibit all of the following except: Transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae lower border of the liver psoas muscles pancreas   pancreas  
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What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the supine position?   Expiration  
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The serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic walls is called the:   peritoneum  
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Which plane is placed perpendicular to the long axis of the grid for a lateral projection of the abdomen?   Midcoronal Plane  
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What is the cavity posterior to the peritoneum?   Retroperitoneum  
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True or False: The upright PA chest projection can be used to demonstrate free air that may accumulate under the diaphragm.   True  
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What is the central ray angulation for an AP abdominal image?   0 degrees  
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What is presence of free air in the peritoneal cavity called?   Pneumoperitoneum  
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Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal image performed with the patient in the supine position?   Iliac crests  
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Where is the center of the IR positioned for a lateral projection of the abdomen performed with the patient in the dorsal decubitus position?   2 inches above the iliac crests  
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