Pathology

Question 1

Localized dilatation of the abdominal aorta

Answer 1

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Question 2

Narrowing of the bile ducts

Answer 2

Biliary Stenosis

Question 3

Blockage of the bowel lumen

Answer 3

Bowel Obstruction

Question 4

Blockage of the bowel lumen

Answer 4

Bowel Obstruction

Question 5

Acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder

Answer 5

Cholecystitis

Question 6

Calculus in the common bile duct

Answer 6

Choledocholithiasis

Question 7

Failure of bowel peristalsis

Answer 7

Ileus

Question 8

The presence of gallstones

Answer 8

Cholelithiasis

Question 9

New tissue growth where cell proliferation is uncontrolled

Answer 9

Tumor

Question 10

Recurrent disorder causing inflammatory ulceration in the colon

Answer 10

Ulcerative Colitis

Question 11

For the supine position, center the IR at the ____ and ensure that the pubic symphysisis
included

Answer 11

level of the
iliac crests

Question 12

For the upright position. center the IR ___ or high enough to include the diaphragm

Answer 12

2inches (5 cm)
above the level of the iliac crests

Question 13

CR of AP Projection

Answer 13

Perpendicular to the IR at the level of the iliac crests for the supine position and horizontal and 2 inches
(5 cm) above the level of the iliac crests to include the diaphragm for the upright position

Question 14

An AP projection of the
abdomen shows
the size and shape of
the __, __ the
and the , and
intraabdominal
calcifications or
evidence of tumor
masses.

Answer 14

liver, spleen, kidneys, intraabdominal
calcifications, tumor
masses.

Question 15

With the patient in the upright
position, place the anterior
abdominal surface in contact
with the vertical grid device.o
Center the abdominal midline to
the midline of the IR.

Answer 15

PA PROJECTION UPRIGHT

Question 16

If the patient is too i II to stand, place
him or her in a ___
position lying on a radiolucent pad on
a transportation cart.

Answer 16

lateral recumbent

Question 17

Central ray of AP projection, left lateral
•

Answer 17

Directed horizontal and
perpendicular to the midpoint of
the IR

Question 18

SS of AP PROJECTION
L lateral decubitus position

Answer 18

liver, spleen, and kidneys, the AP
• abdomen

Question 19

LATERAL PROJECTION
L or R Position CR

Answer 19

Perpendicular to the IR and entering
the midcoronal plane at the level of
the iliac crest or 2 inches (5 cm) above
the iliac crest if the diaphragm is
included

Question 20

Ss of LATERAL PROJECTION
L or R Position

Answer 20

lateral projection of the
abdomen demonstrates the
prevertebral space occupied by
the abdominal aorta, as well as
any intrabdominal calcifications
or tumor masses

Question 21

LATERAL PROJECTION
Decubitus Position CR

Answer 21

Directed horizontal and perpendicular to the center of the IR