Abdomen, Biliary system, esophagus & UGI

8-9 hours

Food and fluid should be withheld for how many hours before a stomach exam?

the level of the mouth

For all projections of the esophagus, the top of the IR is positioned at?

expiration

What is the respiration phase for an AP or PA abdominal radiograph done in the upright position?

fundus

What part of the stomach is being identified?

cardiac antrum

The area identified in the figure is?

45 degrees

What is the average degree of body rotation for an oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

35-40 degrees

What is the average degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection of the esophagus?

recumbent

What is the general body position for images that the radiographer takes of the esophagus?

expiration

What is the most common respiration phase for radiographic exposures of the stomach and intestines?

PA and RAO

What is the recommended oblique projection and position for the best demonstration of the esophagus?

1, 2, & 3

A properly exposed abdominal radiograph will exhibit the? 1) psoas muscles 2) lower border of the liver 3) transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae

cholangiography

A specific radiographic exam of the biliary ducts is termed?

L1/L2

At which level is the IR centered for an AP or PA oblique stomach and duodenum?

true

During an UGI, it is advisable to stand behind the radiologist when possible to reduce exposure to yourself. T/F

2 & 3

For which of the following projections of the abdomen is the x-ray beam placed in the horizontal position? 1) lateral 2) PA, upright 3) AP, lateral decubitus

1 & 2

Functions of the gallbladder include: 1) storing bile 2) concentrating bile 3) filtering the blood

1 & 3

Functions of the stomach include: 1) storage of food 2) absorption of food products 3) chemical breakdown of food

expiration

What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal radiograph done in the supine position?

left lateral decubitus

If a patient is unable to stand for an upright AP abdominal radiograph, which position should be used?

cystic duct

In the image, D is pointing at the?

elimination of motion

One of the most important technical considerations in gastrointestinal radiography is?

air-fluid levels

One of the primary reasons a left lateral decubitus abdominal radiograph is performed is to demonstrate?

LPO

Picture on the Left, the location of air and barium indicates the patient is in what position?

0 degrees

The CR angle for an AP abdominal radiograph is?

cardiac antrum

The expanded portion of the terminal esophagus is called the?

barium sulfate

The most common contrast medium used for radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract is?

KUB

The most commonly performed abdominal examination is referred to as?

pyloric sphincter

The muscle controlling the opening between the stomach and the duodenum is termed?

food and fluid are withheld after midnight

The patient "prep" for a morning stomach examination is?

2 & 3

The routinely used methods of examining the stomach include? 1) no contrast 2) single contrast 3) double contrast

hypersthenic

The stomach will usually sit higher and more transversely with which body habitus?

the folds of the stomach

The term rugae describes?

pyloric antrum

This part of the stomach identified in the figure

barium in the fundus, air in the body of the stomach

This question pertains to an UGI exam using air and barium as contrast: when looking at an image of the stomach taken with the patient in an LPO, you will see...

2" above the iliac crest

Where is the center of the IR positioned for a lateral projection for the abdomen done in the dorsal decubitus position?

iliac crest

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal radiograph (KUB) done in the supine position?

2" above the iliac crest

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal radiograph done in the left lateral decubitus position?

2" above the iliac crest

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal radiograph done in the upright position?

2 & 3

Which of the following are advantages of using the double contrast technique for examination of the stomach? 1) fewer radiographs are required 2) small lesions are no obscured 3) the mucosal lining of the stomach can be more clearly visualized

1 & 3

Which of the following are advantages of using the recumbent position for radiographs of the esophagus? 1) varices are better filled 2) easier to swallow barium 3) more complete contrast filling, especially proximal part

1 & 2

Which of the following are components of the alimentary canal? 1) mouth and pharynx 2) stomach and intestine 3) liver and pancreas

2 Only

Which of the following are essential projections/positions of the stomach and duodenum? 1) AP projection, LAO 2) PA projection, RAO 3) PA projection, LAO

1, 2, & 3

Which of the following are included as components of the alimentary canal? 1) anus 2) colon 3) esophagus

2 & 3

Which of the following are prime considerations in producing a supine KUB image? 1) include diaphragm, not symphysis pubis 2) explain the breathing procedure to the patient 3) center at the level of the iliac crest

1, 2, & 3

Which of the following contrast mediums can be used for examinations of the gastrointestinal tract? 1) air 2) barium sulfate 3) water-soluble iodinated solution

RAO

Which of the following ensures air will rise into the fundus, and barium will flow into the body of the stomach?

2 only

Which of the following is/are not common projections for an esophagus series? 1) AP or PA 2) left lateral decub 3) RAO oblique

1 & 2

Which of the following organ(s) is not in the retroperitoneal space? 1) stomach 2) gallbladder 3) kidneys

a longitudinal plane midway between the vertebrae and the lateral border of the elevated side

Which of the following planes is centered to the grid for the PA oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

a plane passing midway between the midcoronal plane and the anterior surface of the abdomen

Which of the following planes is positioned to the center of the grid for the lateral projection of the stomach and duodenum?

RAO

air vs barium in the stomach, if barium is bright on the bottom and dark on the top, what position would they be in?

common hepatic duct

letter E is pointing at what structure?