Peritoneum, Noncardiac Chest, Invasive Procedures, And Patient Care Review

Question 1

A patient arrives by ambulance to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. On ultrasound, a large hypoechoic fluid collection is identified in the left subsphrenic space. On the basis of the clinical history, the fluid collection most likely represents:

1. Ascites
2. A lymphocele
3. Pleural effusion
4. Hemoperitoneum

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is a predisposing condition associated with the development of a pleural effusion?

1. Hepatitis
2. Pancreatitis
3. Portal hypertension
4. Congestive heart failure

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Answer 6

D

Question 7

Answer 7

A

Question 8

Answer 8

C

Question 9

Answer 9

C

Question 10

Answer 10

C

Question 11

Answer 11

D

Question 12

Answer 12

A

Question 13

Answer 13

C

Question 14

Answer 14

D

Question 15

The peritoneum is described as extending from the:

1. Posterior abdominal wall to the retroperitoneum
2. Diaphragm to the umbilicus
3. Diaphragm to the deep pelvic recesses
4. Posterior abdominal wall to the paraspinal tissues

Answer 15

C

Question 16

Answer 16

B

Question 17

Answer 17

A

Question 18

Answer 18

B

Question 19

Answer 19

B

Question 20

Answer 20

D

Question 21

Answer 21

C

Question 22

Answer 22

B

Question 23

Answer 23

C

Question 24

Arrow B is most consistent with which of the following conditions?

1. Hemothorax
2. Pleural effusion
3. Suphrenic ascites
4. Subhepatic ascites

Answer 24

C

Question 25

Which of the following peritoneal spaces is identified by arrow C?

1. Lessor sac
2. Morison’s pouch
3. Subphrenic space
4. Right paracolic gutter

Answer 25

C

Question 26

Answer 26

C

Question 27

Answer 27

A

Question 28

Answer 28

B

Question 29

Answer 29

A

Question 30

Answer 30

B

Question 31

Which of the following functions is considered the responsibility of the peritoneum?

1. Production of lymphocytes
2. Production of antibodies
3. Secretion of serous fluid to reduce organ friction
4. Serves as barrier between the subphrenic and subhepatic spaces

Answer 31

C

Question 32

Answer 32

B

Question 33

Answer 33

B

Question 34

Answer 34

D

Question 35

Which of the following acoustic windows is generally used in non cardiac imaging of the chest?

1. Subcostal
2. Intercostal
3. Intracystic
4. Suprasternal

Answer 35

B

Question 36

Answer 36

B

Question 37

Answer 37

B

Question 38

Answer 38

A

Question 39

Answer 39

D

Question 40

Answer 40

A

Question 41

Answer 41

A

Question 42

Answer 42

C

Question 43

Answer 43

C

Question 44

Answer 44

A

Question 45

Answer 45

B

Question 46

Answer 46

C

Question 47

Answer 47

D

Question 48

Answer 48

C

Question 49

Answer 49

A

Question 50

Answer 50

D