Imaging the GIT

Question 1

List some reasons for imaging the GIT

Answer 1

Vomiting
D++
Inappetance
Weight loss

Question 2

T/F:

When taking two X-ray images, they should be at a 180 degree angle to each other

Answer 2

False

90 degree angle

Question 3

If a patient is in a right lateral recumbent position, which side of their body are they lying on?

Answer 3

Right side

Question 4

In a VD/DV radiograph, where is the head positioned on the image and which side of the body is on which side of the image?

Answer 4

Head is always placed to the top

Right side of their body will be displayed on the left hand side of the image

Question 5

T/F:

Fluid and soft tissue appear darker than fat in x-ray images

Answer 5

False

lighter grey than fat

Question 6

Out of CT scans and MRI, which uses x-rays and which uses magnets/radiofrequency waves?

Answer 6

CT= x rays
MRI= magnets and radiofrequency waves

Question 7

Which ligament attaches the spleen to the stomach?

Answer 7

Gastrosplenic ligament: head to the stomach

Question 8

T/F:

The small intestine of dogs is filled with fluid and the small intestine of cats is filled with gas

Answer 8

False

Other way round

Question 9

T/F:

The right kidney is more cranial than the left kidney

Answer 9

True

Question 10

List the roentgen signs

Answer 10

Size
Shape
Margins
Location
Opacity
Number

Question 11

Define ileus

Answer 11

Lack of peristalsis

Question 12

List some possible causes of a functional lack of peristalsis

Answer 12

Vascular or neuromuscular abnormalities which may be caused by electrolytic imbalances, gastroenteritis pain or pancreatitis

Question 13

What are the rules and sayings for small intestine measurements in a dog and cat

Answer 13

Dog: SI:L5 body= no greater than 1.6 (greater= mechanical), (lesser= functional)

Cat: no greater than 12mm in diameter, no greater than twice the height of L4