RAD 245- Chapter 12 Quiz- Module 4

Question 1

The air contrast is demonstrated in the ________________ on a PA stomach and duodenum projection.

A. Fundus
B. Pylorus

Answer 1

A. Fundus

Question 2

The quality of the mucosal coating on a stomach image depends on the:

1. Properties of the barium suspension
2. Volume of the barium and gas
3. Frequency of the washing
4. Amount of the secretions in the stomach

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer 2

D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

A. Properties of the barium suspension
B. Volume of the barium and gas
C. Frequency of the washing
D. Amount of secretions in the stomach

Question 3

What body habitus?

The stomach is almost horizontal….

Answer 3

Hyperstenic

Question 4

What body habitus?

The esophagogastric junction is almost on end…..

Answer 4

Hyperstenic

Question 5

What body habitus?

The stomach is J-shaped……

Answer 5

Astenic

Question 6

What body habitus?

The duodenal bulb is at the level of L3-L4…..

Answer 6

Asthenic

Question 7

What body habitus?

The stomach is aligned vertically……

Answer 7

Astenic

Question 8

What body habitus?

The duodenal bulb is at the level of L1-L2…..

Answer 8

Stenic

Question 9

An AP large intestine projection with accurate positioning demonstrates:

1. The spinous processes aligned with the midline of the vertebral bodies
2. Symmetrical iliac ala
3. Superimposition of the ascending and descending limbs of the colic flexure
4. The 4th lumbar vertebra in the center of the exposure field

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer 9

D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

A. The spinous processes aligned with the midline of the vertebral bodies
B. Symmetrical iliac ala
C. Superimposition of the ascending and descending limbs of the colic flexure
D. The 4th lumbar vertebra in the center of the exposure field

Question 10

The following image represents:

Upper GI image. Stomach if almost horizontal. The iliac ala are in a PA projection (NOT Mickey Mouse ears)

A. A PA projection of a hyperstenic patient
B. A PA projection of a stenic patient
C. A PA projection of an asthenic patient

Answer 10

A. A PA projection of a hyperstenic patient

Question 11

The following image represents proper patient positioning for:

Image of a guy who is prone in an RAO position, drinking barium.

A. PA Oblique esophagram projection
B. PA esophagram projection
C. Lateral espophagram projection

Answer 11

A. PA Oblique Esophagram Projection

Question 12

Early in a small bowel series, the CR is centered perpendicular to the MSP at:

A. A level 2 inches superior to the iliac crest
B. The level of the iliac crest

Answer 12

A. A level 2 inches superior to the iliac crest

Question 13

For a PA oblique esophagus projection (RAO position) with accurate positioning:

A. The patient is rotated until the MCP is at a 35 to 40 degree angle with the IR
B. The CR is centered to the esophagus at the level of T6 to T7
C. An 11- ‘ 14-inch (28- ‘35 cm) IR is used
D. The patient drinks barium before the exposure only

Answer 13

A. The patient is rotated until the MCP is at a 35 to 40 degree angle with the IR

Question 14

For a stenic PA oblique stomach and duodenum projection (RAO position), the:

1. Patient is rotated until the MCP is at a 70 degree angle with the IR
2. CR is perpendicular
3. CR is centered to the fundus
4. CR is centered 1 to 2 inches superior to the lower rib margin

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Answer 14

B. 2 and 4 only

2. CR is perpendicular
3. CR is centered 1 to 2 inches superior to the lower rib margin

Question 15

True or False

The air contrast is demonstrated in the pylorus on an PA stomach and duodenum projection.

Answer 15

False