Abdomen Test Flashcards
Which of the following views must be included on acute abdomen series? Choose all that apply.
a.) PA chest
b.) erect/upright abdomen
c.) supine abdomen
d.) lateral chest
a.) PA Chest
b.) erect/upright abdomen
c.) supine abdomen
What is the correct SID for all chest radiographs?
a.) 40’’
b.) 48’’
c.) 70’’
d.) 72’’
d.) 72’’
How many quandrants are in the abdominal cavity?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
d.) 4
What is the main purpose for using a radiolucent pad on the decubitus abdomen projection?
a.) to place anatomy more in the center of the IR
b.) to place anatomy at the bottom of the IR
c.) to place anatomy at the top of IR
d.) pad does not make any difference
a.) to place anatomy more in the center of the IR
The correct exposure on a chest radiograph should be made at the end of first inspiration.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Which of the following organs are located on the right side of the body? Choose all that apply.
a.) liver
b.) ascending colon
c.) descending colon
d.) spleen
a.) liver
b.) ascending colon
Which of the following evaluation criteria is best demonstrated on PA chest radiographs? Choose all that apply.
a.) chin is elevated to prevent superimposition of apices
b.) shoulders rotated forward to place scapula in the lung field
c.) both SC joints same distance from center of spine
d.) motion on radiograph
e.) minimum of 10 posterior ribs above diaphragm
a.) chin is elevated to prevent superimposition of apices
c.) both SC joints same distance from ceenter line of spine
e.) minimum of 10 posterior ribs above diaphragm
Which of the following is correct regarding part position for PA chest radiograph? Choose all that apply.
a.) align midsagital plane with CR
b.) ensure rotation
c.) center to level of T7
d.) top of IR should be 1’’ above the top of shoulders
a.) align midsagital plane with CR
c.) center to level of T7
Which of the following organs are located on the left side of the body? Choose all that apply.
a.) ascending colon
b.) descending colon
c.) spleen
d.) stomach
b.) descending colon
c.) spleen
d.) stomach
What position should the xray tube be placed in for decubitus images
a.) parallel
b.) 5 degree cephalad angle
c.) horizontal
d.) 10 degree caudad angle
c.) horizontal
Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the lateral decubitus? Choose all that apply.
a.) air filled stomach
b.) loops of bowel
c.) air fluid levels
d.) bilateral diaphragm
a.) air filled stomach
b.) loops of bowel
c.) air fluid levels
d.) bilateral diaphragm
-all answers are correct
What is the main purpose for obtaining an upright abdomen projection? Choose all that apply.
a.) to look at the bladder
b.) looking for air fluid levels
c.) to better visulaize the colon
d.) looking for free air
b.) looking for air fluid levels
d.) looking for free air
Why is the PA projection less desireable than the AP projection if the kidneys are the primary interest?
a.) decreased OID
b.) iliac crest are less rotated
c.) increased OID
d.) more collimation may be used
c.) increased OID
Where should marker be placed on lateral decubitus abdomen?
a.) down side
b.) up side
c.) in the middle
d.) no marker is required
b.) up side
Which of the following are best demonstrated on the lateral projection of the chest? Choose all that apply.
a.) patient erect, left side against IR
b.) arms raised above head
c.) chin up
d.) central ray is centered to midthorax at T7
a.) patient erect, left against IR
b.) arms raised above head
c.) chin up
d.) central ray is centered to midthorax at T7
Which of the following projections can be performed on dorsal decubitus abdomen? Choose all that apply.
a.) right side against board
b.) patient lying on right side
c.) left side against the board
d.) patient lying on left side
a.) right side against board
c.) left side against the board
Which of the following positioning criteria should be demonstrated on the upright abdomen? Choose all that apply.
a.) iliac wings appear symmertric
b.) outer rib margins are the same distance from the spine
c.) spine should be straight
d.) bladder should be included
a.) iliac wings appear symmetric
b.) outer rib margins are the same distance from the spine
c.) spine should be straight