Abdomen

Question 1

Abdominal cavity contains:

Answer 1

Stomach
Small Intestines
Large Intestines
Liver
Gallbladder
Spleen
Pancreas
Kidneys

Question 2

Pelvic cavity contains:

Answer 2

Rectum
Sigmoid
Urinary Bladder
Reproductive Organs

Question 3

double-walled membranous sac that enclosed the cavity

Answer 3

Peritoneum

Question 4

What is the largest gland in the body?

Answer 4

Liver

Question 5

What size IR is used for an abdomen xray?

Answer 5

14x17

Question 6

What is the SID for an abdomen?

Answer 6

40

Question 7

breathing instructions for an abdomen

Answer 7

at the end of an expiration (deep breath in, blow it out & hold it out)

Question 8

Abdomen xray is also called a ___

Answer 8

KUB

Question 9

Three-way abdomen series usually consists of:

Answer 9

AP, supine
Ap, upright
Pa chest

Question 10

Two-way abdomen series usually consist of:

Answer 10

AP, supine

Ap, upright

Question 11

**What procedure can be used instead of upright if the patient can not stand?

Answer 11

left lateral decubitus

Question 12

For AP abdomen supine, where should the IR be centered?

Answer 12

iliac crest (top of hip bones)

Question 13

For AP abdomen upright, where should the IR be centered?

Answer 13

2 in above the iliac crests

Question 14

**For an AP abdomen upright, it is most important to include the ________ b/c it will demonstrate free air

Answer 14

diaphragm