Abdomen Flashcards
Positioning for an abdominal MRI would include centering the horizontal alignment light on the patient’s:
Lower costal margin- L3
T or F: Careful explanation of free breathing and breath holds is crucial to a good abdominal study.
true
Prior to an MRCP examination, patients should be NPO for __ hours.
four
Patients fast prior to an MRCP to do all BUT which of the following?
1) Decrease fluid secretions in the stomach and duodenum
2) Decrease bowl peristalsis
3) Promote gallbladder distension
4) Increase the incidence of gallstones
4) increase the incidence of gallstones
what best describes ascites
accumulation of excess fluid in the abdominal cavity
Enlargement of the left lobe of the liver is most likely a sign of which of the following diseases processes
Cirrhosis
Which organ lies transversely and a bit obliquely and across the lumbar spine in the abdominal cavity
Pancreas
Which statement is TRUE of the MRCP exam
Uses long echo trains
Which slices are generally prescribed from the posterior abdominal muscle wall through the anterior abdominal muscle wall
Coronals
T or F: The superior aspect of the axial slice coverage is generally Diaphragm through the Entirety of the lowest kidney inferiorly
true
This sequence helps distinguish the difference between fatty tissues and maybe a metastatic lesion
In and Out of Phase
Which kidney typically extends further distally/inferiorly
Right
What additional device, placed on the patient before the scan begins, helps monitor patient breathing during the abdomen exam
Bellows
what are some possible artifacts when performing abdominal imaging
Breathing Motion
Inconsistent Breathing
Peristalsis
