GI system

Question 1

Visualization of which of the following structures indicates that the correct contrast scale has been used for a plain abdominal radiograph?
1. Liver, kidneys, and psoas muscle shadows
2. Lumbar spine and transverse processes
3. Kidneys and psoas muscle shadows
4 Lumbar spine ans psoas shadows

Answer 1

Both 1 and 2

Question 2

The rhythmic smooth muscle contractions found in the upper gastrointestinal system are called:

Answer 2

peristalsis

Question 3

The greatest amount of digestion occurs in which portion of the intestines?

Answer 3

duodenum

Question 4

Detoxification of poisonous substances takes place in which organ?

Answer 4

liver

Question 5

Which organ controls the level of glucose in the circulating blood?

Answer 5

pancreas

Question 6

The telescoping of one part of the intestinal tract into another is termed:

Answer 6

intussusception

Question 7

Twisting of the bowel upon itself is termed:

Answer 7

volvulus

Question 8

What is not considered to be the major imaging modality for the demonstration of gallstones?

Answer 8

Ultrasound

Question 9

What is the major cause of cirrhosis in the USA and Europe?

Answer 9

alcoholism

Question 10

Rupture of the spleen as a result of blunt abdominal trauma can be best demonstrated by what imaging procedure?

Answer 10

CT

Question 11

If a patient is too ill to stand, what projection can be used to demonstrate pneumoperitoneum?

Answer 11

Left lateral decubitus, pt on the left side.

Question 12

Extensive calcification in the wall of the gallbladder is termed:

Answer 12

porcelain gallbladder

Question 13

Varicose veins of the rectum are termed:

Answer 13

hemorrhoids

Question 14

“Apple-core” and “napkin-ring” are common descriptive terms for annular carcinoma of the:

Answer 14

colon

Question 15

Crohn’s disease occurs in what organ?

Answer 15

colon, small bowel, stomach

Question 16

The presence of rage amounts of gas and fluid in uniformly dilated loops of small and large bowel, often seen after abdominal surgery, is termed:

Answer 16

adynamic ileus

Question 17

What medical term is used to denote difficulty in swallowing?

Answer 17

dysphagia

Question 18

Gastric contents that are mixed with hydrochloric acid and pepsin are called:

Answer 18

chyme

Question 19

To demonstrate esophageal reflux, the pt is often asked to perform the:

Answer 19

valsalva maneuer

Question 20

An abnormal connection between the esophagus an trachea is termed a(n):

Answer 20

fistula

Question 21

An anormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is termed;

Answer 21

ascites

Question 22

Herniations, or outpouchings, of the walls of a hollow organ are termed:

Answer 22

diverticula

Question 23

A colonic intussusception can sometimes be reduced by what radiographic procedure:

Answer 23

barium enema

Question 24

Patients older than 40 years with a history of difficulty in swallowing are usually assumed, until proven otherwise, to have what pathologic condition?

Answer 24

esophageal hernia

Question 25

What is the most common manifestation of peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 25

duodenal ulcer

Question 26

If loops of bowel are distended by abnormally large amounts of air and are occupying the central portion of the abdomen, the patient most likely has a:

Answer 26

small bowel obstruction

Question 27

The muscle becomes hypertrophic preventing the normal emptying of the stomach in cases of:

Answer 27

pyloric stenosis

Question 28

The most prevalent inflammatory disease of the liver most commonly caused by a viral infection or a reaction to drugs and toxins is:

Answer 28

hepatitis