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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

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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?

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Neck

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Where is bile formed?

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liver

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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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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?

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Kidneys

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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:

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deglutition

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15
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Which of the following structures of the salivary glands?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Body of pylorus

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

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pylorus

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Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop[ of the duodenum?
head
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Which division of the duodenum contains the duodenal bulb or cap?
first (superior)
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What structure indicates the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?
Suspensory muscle of the duodenum
28
Once food enters the stomach and is mixed with gastric secretions, it is termed:
chyme
29
Which of the following substances are not digested chemically?
minerals
30
lipids (fats) are broken down to fatty acids and glycerol as they are digested and absorbed by the:
small bowel only
31
Which aspect of the GI tract is primarily responsible for the absorption of digestive end products along with water, vitamins, and mineral?
small intestine
32
A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n) ___ patient.
hpersthenic
33
A stomach, with the duodenal bulb at the level of L2, would be found in a (n)____ patient.
sthenic
34
What is the classification of barium sulfate as a contrast media?
radiopaque
35
What type of solution is formed when barium is mixed with water?
colloidal suspension
36
Swallowed room air can be used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series (true/false)
false
37
Which of the following statements is true about barium sulfate?
It rarely produces an allergic reaction
38
Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral, water-soluble contrast agent?
Patient with a possible perforated bowel
39
What type of contrast media is ideal for demonstrating a diverticulum within the stomach?
double-contrast barium/negative contrast agent
40
Which of the following patient care concerns would prevent the use of an oral, water-soluble contrast medium?
the patient is sensitive to iodine
41
no cassettes are required for imaging with a digital fluoroscopy unit. (true/ false)
true
42
Which of the following cardinal principles of radiation protection is most effective in reducing the dose to the technologist during fluoroscopy:?
distance
43
Which of the following devices most reduces gonadal exposure during fluoroscopy?
bucky slot cover
44
Protective aprons worn during fluoroscopy must possess at least ___ mm lead equivalency
0.5
45
Which of the following conditions involves dilated veins in the distal aspect of the esophagus, which in some cases can lead to internal bleeding?
esophageal varices
46
A large outpouching of the proximal esophagus above the upper esophageal sphincter is termed?
Zenker diverticulum
47
Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the:
stomach
48
Which of the following conditions is an example of GERD?
esophageal reflux
49
What is a potential risk associated with the use of water-soluble contrast agents, especially for geriatric patients?
dehydration
50
When using computed radiography (CR), inadequate kv or mAs will produce a ___ image.
mottled
51
Patient preparation for an esophagram includes
none of the above; patient preparation is not needed as long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow
52
Most esophagrams begin with the patient:
erect
53
Why would a patient undergo Valsalva maneuver during a esophagram?
to demonstrate possible esophageal reflux
54
which of the following procedures will not demonstrate possible esophageal reflux?
reverse trendelenburg method
55
Which of the following positions is not normally considered to be part of the esophagram basic routine?
AP
56
Patient preparation for an adult upper GI series includes:
NPO 8 hours before the procedure
57
Which of the following kV ranges should be used for an upper GI series using barium sulfate (single contrast study)?
100-125 kV
58
entering of the CR for an esophagram should be the vertebral level of:
T5-T6
59
How much obliquity is required for the RAO position for the esophagus?
35-45 degrees
60
The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the LAO because it:
increases the visibility of the esophagus between the vertebrae and heart
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hat type of breathing instructions should be given to thepatient during an esophagram using a thin barium mixture?
shallow breathing and continued swallowing during exposure

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