Esophagagography

Question 1

Used for detection for stricture

Answer 1

Thin Baso4 mixture

Question 2

For the detectionanalso intra - luminal lesions

Answer 2

Heavy BaS04 paste

Question 3

For demostration of obstruction

Answer 3

Gelatine capsule

Question 4

For obstruction and detection of foreign body

Answer 4

Tufts or pledges of cotton saturated w/ BaSO4

Question 5

A radiographic exam of the pharynx and esophagus w/ cm

Answer 5

Esophagagography

Question 6

for children , alternative contrast media when there is an contraindication for gastroview

Answer 6

iodine based w/ water or Oral Hypaque

Question 7

type contrast examination

Answer 7

Single contrast study

Double contrast study

Question 8

patient is instructed to drink cup containing barium suspesion and follow different breathing instruction

Answer 8

Single Contrast study

Question 9

single contrast study uses the following position

Answer 9

Trendelenberg

horizontal upright

Question 10

patient uses a free flowing high density barium and carbon dioxide crystal or gastroluft is used.

Answer 10

Double contrast study

Question 11

swallowing of the other thing not usually found on it

Answer 11

Foreign Bodies

Question 12

closure of any part

Answer 12

esophageal atresia

Question 13

abnormal passage usually between two internal organs

Answer 13

esophageal fistula

Question 14

narrowing of any part

Answer 14

esophageal stenosis

Question 15

dilation of veins in the esophagus

Answer 15

esophageal varices

Question 16

abnormal constriction of any part of the esophagus

Answer 16

esophageal achalasia

Question 17

protrusion of any structure through the esophageal hiatus

Answer 17

hiatal hernia

Question 18

entry of gastric contents into the esophagus

Answer 18

GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Question 19

control of the cardiac sphincter resulting to the reflux of food once the stomach is full

Answer 19

Cardio-esophageal incompetence

Question 20

extrinsic pathology of esophagography

Answer 20

Cardio-esophageal incompetence
Study of the heart
Study of the Thyroid Enlargement
Study of the Bronchi
Study  of the Trachea

Question 21

esophagography other term

Answer 21

Esophagram
Hypaque swallow
barium swallow
hilar

Question 22

to project the esophagus free of superimposition from the vertebral coloumn and trachea

Answer 22

RAO position

Question 23

best position for newborn babies

Answer 23

RAO position

Question 24

film size for babies

Answer 24

8x10

Question 25

Central ray for esophagography

Answer 25

T5/T6

Question 26

for demonstration of foreign bodies

Answer 26

Soft tissue technique

Question 27

designed to increase both intrathoracic and intrabdominal pressures

Answer 27

breathing exercises

Question 28

patient needs to deep breath and while holding the breath in

forces air against the closed glottis

Answer 28

valsalva maneuver

Question 29

patient piches off the nose , closes the mouth and tries to blow the nose.

Answer 29

modified valsalva maneuver

Question 30

exhales and the tries to inhale against a closed glottis

Answer 30

mueller maneuver

Question 31

the patient is asked to swallow a mouthful of water through a straw

Answer 31

water test

Question 32

patient is position in _____ during the water test

Answer 32

LPO

Question 33

compression paddle can be placed under the patient in the prone position and provide pressure in the stomach region

Answer 33

compression technique

Question 34

a metal circle in the bladder ring fluoroscopically indicates under compression.

Answer 34

used for guided compression during radiographic studies of the gastro-intestinal tract

Question 35

cardiac orifice is observed as the patient bends over and touches the toes

Answer 35

toe-touch maneuver

Question 36

demostrates the entire esophagus without contrast media

Answer 36

AP scout

Question 37

demostration the esophagus superimposed over the spine

Answer 37

AP projection

Question 38

demostrated esophagus between the vertebrae and heart

Answer 38

RAO

Question 39

demostrates the esophagus free from superimposition of the thoracic spine and heart

Answer 39

Left lateral position