Abdomen Review Assignment

Which aspect of the stomach is attached to the duodenum?

A. Cardiac

B. Pylorus

C. Body

D. Fundus

B. Pylorus

The average adult gallbladder is ___ cm long and ___ cm wide.

A. 7-10; 3

B. 12-15; 5-6

C. 2-3; 1

D. 4-6; 2

A. 7-10; 3

Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flextures?

A. Descending

B. Ascending

C. Transverse

D. Sigmoid

C. Transverse

The opening leading into the intestine for the patient with a colostomy is termed the stoma. True or false?

True

Radiographic examination of the biliary ducts only is termed:

A. Cholecystography

B. Cholelithiasis

C. Cholangiography

D. Cholecystocholangiography

C. Cholangiography

Which structure is labeled 7?

A. cecum

B. sigmoid colon

C. descending colon

D. rectum

A. cecum

The liver is primary located in the ___ of the abdomen.

A. LUQ

B. RUQ

C. LLQ

D. RLQ

B. RUQ

Which part of the stomach is labeled 2?

A. Esophagogastric junction

B. Cardiac antrum

C. Incisura cardiaca

D. Incisura angularis

B. Cardiac antrum

Which term describes an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen?

A. Adynamic ileus

B. Ascites

C. Intussusception

D. Volvulus

B. Ascites

Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best fill the body and pylorus with barium?

A. AP

B. Right lateral

C. LPO

D. PA

D. PA

What type of respiration should be employed prior to exposure for the anteroposterior (AP) kidneys, ureter, and bladder (KUB) abdomen projection?

A. Shallow breathing during exposure

B. Inspiration

C. Either inspiration or expiration

D. Expiration

D. Expiration

At what level should the CR and image receptor be centered for the RAO or PA upper GI projection and/or position on a STHENIC body type of patient?

A. L3-L4

B. L1

C. Iliac crest

D. Lower costal margin

B. L1

Hypersthenic T11-T12

Sthenic L1-L2

Hyposthenic/asthenic L3-L4

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

A. Cecum

B. Sigmoid

C. Left colic flexure

D. Right colic flexure

B. Sigmoid

Which aspect of the large intestine is located highest, or most superior in the abdomen?

A. Left colic flexure

B. Transverse colon

C. Right colic flexure

D. Ascending colon

A. Left colic flexure

Which two forces or processes propel food down the esophagus?

A. Peristalsis and gravity

B. Gravity and deglutition

C. Deglutition and mastication

D. Peristalsis and rhythmic segmentation

A. Peristalsis and gravity

How much obliquity is required for the RAO position for the esophagus?

A. 35-40

B. 10-15

C. 20-30

D. 45-60

A. 35-40

Which of the following solid organs is the largest in the abdomen?

A. Pancreas

B. Kidneys

C. Liver

D. Spleen

C. Liver

What is the best method to control involuntary motion during abdominal radiography?

A. Second breath hold

B. Use of small focal spot

C. Short exposure time

D. Careful breathing instructions to patient

C. Short exposure time

Motion of patient’s diaphragm can be stopped by providing proper breathing instructions. T or F?

True

Which of the following structures is part of the lymphatic system?

A. Suprarenal glands

B. Kidneys

C. Inferior vena cava

D. Spleen

D. Spleen

The aortic arch and the ____ create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border of the esophagus.

A. Left primary bronchus

B. SVC
C. Pulmonary veins

D. Pulmonary artery

A. Left primary bronchus

In which region or compartment of the abdomen is the pancreas located?

A. retroperitoneal

B. infraperitoneal

C. extraperitoneal

D. intraperitoneal

A. retroperitoneal

“Chole-” is a prefix for terms pertaining to the:

A. Bile

B. Gallbladder

C. Liver

D. Ducts

A. Bile

At what level should the CR be placed for a left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen?

A. Umbilicus

B. 2 in above iliac crest

C. ASIS

D. Iliac crest

A. Umbilicus

Which region of the biliary system is labeled 10?

A. Hepatopancreatic ampulla

B. Hepatopancreatic sphincter

C. Duct of Wirsung

D. Duct of Vater

B. Hepatopancreatic sphincter