Radiography: Abdomen

Question 1

What breath-hold instructions should be given to a patient in order to properly perform an anteroposterior projection/view of the abdomen?

Answer 1

**Take a deep breath, exhale completely, and then hold the exhale position (being sure to not inhale) **

Question 2

________________ is a ring of tissue in the lower esophagus located at or near the border of the lower esophageal sphincter.

Answer 2

Schatzki’s ring

Question 3

What 2 ways can an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) study be performed?

Answer 3

Single or double contrast

Question 4

What are the routine projections in a UGI series?

Answer 4

Right anterior oblique, posteroanterior, right lateral, left posterior oblique, and anteroposterior

Question 5

Which anatomic region is best visualized on a right lateral overhead projection in a UGI series?

Answer 5

**The duodenal loop with less superimposition **

Question 6

A ____________ is radiologic procedure of the small intestine from the distal duodenum/ duodenojejunal junction to the ileocecal valve.

Answer 6

small bowel series or small bowel follow-through

Question 7

What is the recommended kVp level that should be used for a single-contrast barium enema study?

Answer 7

According to the American College of Radiology, 100 kVp or greater should be used depending on patient size.

Question 8

Which position should a patient be in to place the positive contrast agent in the body of the stomach and pylorus during a double-contrast UGI study?

Answer 8

The prone position

Question 9

Air is sometimes paired with barium, or other types of contrast, for certain imaging studies of the upper (UGI) and lower GI tract (barium enema). In these studies, the air is known as ____________ contrast

Answer 9

**negative contrast **

Question 10

From full inspiration to expiration, the diaphragm position moves in the vertical dimension as much as ________ inches.

Answer 10

4

Question 11

On a posteroanterior view of an oral cholecystogram procedure, the gallbladder fundus overlaps a right lumbar transverse process. Which imaging view would eliminate this overlap?

Answer 11

**Left anterior oblique **

Question 12

Rugae are found in which part of the gastrointestinal tract?

Answer 12

**The stomach **

Question 13

The ____________ separates the ileum from the large intestine.

Answer 13

ileocecal valve