Rad Pro Exam 4

Question 1

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Answer 1

Ascites

Question 2

Serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic walls

Answer 2

Peritoneum

Question 3

Most commonly performed abdominal exam

Answer 3

KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder)

Question 4

If a patient is unable to stand for an upright AP, what position should you place them in

Answer 4

Left lateral decub

Question 5

The respiration phase for an abdominal image is

Answer 5

Expiration

Question 6

The respiration phase for a chest image is

Answer 6

Inspiration

Question 7

What is the central ray angulation for abdomen

Answer 7

0 degrees/perpendicular

Question 8

Respiration phase for both upright and supine abdomen

Answer 8

Expiration

Question 9

What is the center of the IR for an AP abdomen with the patient in the supine position

Answer 9

Iliac crest

Question 10

What is the center of the IR for an upright abdomen

Answer 10

2 inches above iliac crest

Question 11

What is the center of the IR for a left lateral decub

Answer 11

2 inches abvoe iliac crest

Question 11

Left lateral decub position is used to display…

Answer 11

Air fluid levels

Question 12

Demonstrating small amount of intro-peritoneal gas in patients with acute abdomen is necessary. How long should a patient lie on their left side before exposure is made

Answer 12

5 minutes

Question 13

What is the respiration phase for left lateral abdomen

Answer 13

Expiration

Question 14

All of the following lie in the abdominal cavity except

Answer 14

Urinary bladder

(gallbladder, kidneys, and stomach DO)

Question 15

the outer portion of the sac that lines the abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 15

Parietal peritoneum

Question 16

The inner portion of the sac that lines the abdominal organs

Answer 16

Visceral peritoneum

Question 17

The folds of peritoneum that support abdominal organs

Answer 17

Omenta & Mesentary

Question 18

The space between the 2 layers of peritoneum

Answer 18

Peritoneal cavity

Question 19

What cavity is posterior to the peritoneal cavity

Answer 19

Retroperitoneal

Question 20

A 3 way abdominal series may be ordered to rule out all of the following except

Answer 20

A tumor

(NOT infection, bowel obstruction, free air)

Question 21

What 2 projections is the xray beam placed in the horizontal position

Answer 21

AP upright, AP lateral decub

Question 22

What 2 organs lie in the pelvic cavity

Answer 22

Bladder & Rectum

(NOT kidney & liver)

Question 23

Which of the following are primary considerations when producing an optimal image of the abdomen

Answer 23

-Explain breathing procedures
-Don’t start exposure until 1-2 seconds after suspension of respiration

Question 24

How many bones are in the human body

Answer 24

206

Question 25

How many bones in the appendicular skeleton

Answer 25

126

Question 26

How many bones in the axial skeleton

Answer 26

80

Question 27

An example of a flat bone is

Answer 27

Scapula

Question 28

A properly exposed abdominal image will exhibit..

Answer 28

-Psoas muscles
-Lower border of liver
-Transverse process of lumbar vertebrae

Question 29

A patient is recumbent facing the IR, the left side of the body is turned 45 degrees away from the IR. What position is this

Answer 29

Right anterior oblique

Question 30

Fowlers position is

Answer 30

Head above the feet

Question 30

The direction or path of the CR of the xray beam

Answer 30

Projection

Question 31

Trendelenburg position is

Answer 31

Feet above the head

Question 32

Which organs lie in the abdominal cavity

Answer 32

Gallbladder, kidneys, stomach

Question 33

All of the following are used to evaluate rotation of the KUB except

Answer 33

Posterior ribs