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hartwein test 3 (LGI) Flashcards

1
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The liver is located primarily in the ___ of the abdomen>

A

RUQ

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2
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The liver is divided into ___ major and minor lobes

A

four

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3
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The liver secretes approximately ___ml of bile per day

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800-1000

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4
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The liver performs more than100 different functions. (true/false)

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true

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5
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The main function of bile is to

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emulsify fats

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6
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Which aspect of the gallbladder is located most posterior within the abdomen?

A

Neck

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7
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Where is bile formed?

A

liver

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8
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Which of the following functions are performed by the gallbladder?

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Storage of bile
Concentration of bile
Contraction and release of bile

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9
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What is an older term for the pancreatic duct?

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Duct of Wirsung

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10
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“Chole” is a prefix for terms pertaining to the

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bile

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11
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Radiographic examination of the biliary ducts only is termed:

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cholangiography

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12
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Which of the following structures is not considered to be an accessory organ of digestion?

A

Kidneys

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13
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Saliva contains certain enzymes to begin the digestion of:

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starch

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14
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The act of swallowing is termed:

A

deglutition

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15
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Which of the following structures of the salivary glands?

A

parotid
sublingual
submandibular

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16
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The esophagus is located ___ to the larynx.

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posterior

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17
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Which structures create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border of the esophagus?

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Aortic arch and left primary bronchus

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18
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The opening between the stomach and esophagus is termed the:

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esophagogastric junction

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19
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The dilated portion the distal esophagus is termed the

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cardiac antrum

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20
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Which of the following is not a main subdivision of the stomach?

A

cardium

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21
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Which term describes the outer, lateral border of the stomach?

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greater curvature

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22
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What is the term for the longitudinal mucosal folds found within the stomach?

A

rugae

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23
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Toward which aspect(s of the stomach will barium gravitate with the patient in the prone position?

A

Body of pylorus

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24
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Which aspect of the stomach is attached to the duodenum?

A

pylorus

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25
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Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop[ of the duodenum?

A

head

26
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Which division of the duodenum contains the duodenal bulb or cap?

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first (superior)

27
Q

What structure indicates the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?

A

Suspensory muscle of the duodenum

28
Q

Once food enters the stomach and is mixed with gastric secretions, it is termed:

A

chyme

29
Q

Which of the following substances are not digested chemically?

A

minerals

30
Q

lipids (fats) are broken down to fatty acids and glycerol as they are digested and absorbed by the:

A

small bowel only

31
Q

Which aspect of the GI tract is primarily responsible for the absorption of digestive end products along with water, vitamins, and mineral?

A

small intestine

32
Q

A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n) ___ patient.

A

hpersthenic

33
Q

A stomach, with the duodenal bulb at the level of L2, would be found in a (n)____ patient.

A

sthenic

34
Q

What is the classification of barium sulfate as a contrast media?

A

radiopaque

35
Q

What type of solution is formed when barium is mixed with water?

A

colloidal suspension

36
Q

Swallowed room air can be used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series (true/false)

A

false

37
Q

Which of the following statements is true about barium sulfate?

A

It rarely produces an allergic reaction

38
Q

Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral, water-soluble contrast agent?

A

Patient with a possible perforated bowel

39
Q

What type of contrast media is ideal for demonstrating a diverticulum within the stomach?

A

double-contrast barium/negative contrast agent

40
Q

Which of the following patient care concerns would prevent the use of an oral, water-soluble contrast medium?

A

the patient is sensitive to iodine

41
Q

no cassettes are required for imaging with a digital fluoroscopy unit. (true/ false)

A

true

42
Q

Which of the following cardinal principles of radiation protection is most effective in reducing the dose to the technologist during fluoroscopy:?

A

distance

43
Q

Which of the following devices most reduces gonadal exposure during fluoroscopy?

A

bucky slot cover

44
Q

Protective aprons worn during fluoroscopy must possess at least ___ mm lead equivalency

A

0.5

45
Q

Which of the following conditions involves dilated veins in the distal aspect of the esophagus, which in some cases can lead to internal bleeding?

A

esophageal varices

46
Q

A large outpouching of the proximal esophagus above the upper esophageal sphincter is termed?

A

Zenker diverticulum

47
Q

Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the:

A

stomach

48
Q

Which of the following conditions is an example of GERD?

A

esophageal reflux

49
Q

What is a potential risk associated with the use of water-soluble contrast agents, especially for geriatric patients?

A

dehydration

50
Q

When using computed radiography (CR), inadequate kv or mAs will produce a ___ image.

A

mottled

51
Q

Patient preparation for an esophagram includes

A

none of the above; patient preparation is not needed as long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow

52
Q

Most esophagrams begin with the patient:

A

erect

53
Q

Why would a patient undergo Valsalva maneuver during a esophagram?

A

to demonstrate possible esophageal reflux

54
Q

which of the following procedures will not demonstrate possible esophageal reflux?

A

reverse trendelenburg method

55
Q

Which of the following positions is not normally considered to be part of the esophagram basic routine?

A

AP

56
Q

Patient preparation for an adult upper GI series includes:

A

NPO 8 hours before the procedure

57
Q

Which of the following kV ranges should be used for an upper GI series using barium sulfate (single contrast study)?

A

100-125 kV

58
Q

entering of the CR for an esophagram should be the vertebral level of:

A

T5-T6

59
Q

How much obliquity is required for the RAO position for the esophagus?

A

35-45 degrees

60
Q

The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the LAO because it:

A

increases the visibility of the esophagus between the vertebrae and heart

61
Q

hat type of breathing instructions should be given to thepatient during an esophagram using a thin barium mixture?

A

shallow breathing and continued swallowing during exposure

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