Question 1

During an operative cholangiogram, the surgeon injects the contrast medium directly into the biliary system. Which of the following projections are typically done during this procedure in surgery?
1) AP
2) AP oblique, RPO
3) AP oblique, LPO

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following are components of the alimentary canal?
1) Mouth and pharynx
2) Stomach and intestine
3) Liver and pancreas

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The wall of the small intestine is composed of how many coats?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two
B)   Three
C)   Four
D)   FiveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which positions will best demonstrate the retrogastric portion of the duodenum and jejunum on an AP projection of the stomach?
1) Supine
2) Trendelenburg's
3) Standing

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which two regions of the abdomen are almost entirely occupied by the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epigastrium and left hypochondrium
B)   Right hypochondrium and epigastrium
C)   Right lateral and umbilical
D)   Umbilical and left lateralE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Functions of the stomach include:
1) storage of food.
2) absorption of food products.
3) chemical breakdown of food.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP axial
B)   Lateral
C)   PA oblique, LAO
D)   PA oblique, RAOE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following planes is positioned to the center of the grid for the lateral projection of the stomach and duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Midcoronal plane
B)   A coronal plane passing 2 inches posterior to the median coronal plane
C)   A coronal plane passing 2 inches anterior to the median coronal plane
D)   A plane passing midway between the midcoronal plane and the anterior surface of the abdomenE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)   rugae.
B)   serous.
C)   mucous layer.
D)   submucous layer.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The PA projection of the stomach best demonstrates the:

Accepted Answer

A)   fundus.
B)   duodenal bulb.
C)   anterior aspect.
D)   stomach contour and duodenal bulb.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The widest portion of the small bowel is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   ileum.
B)   duodenum.
C)   jejunum.
D)   sigmoid.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The large intestine is made up of a series of pouches called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   cecum.
B)   rugae.
C)   haustra.
D)   taeniae coli.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following are included as components of the alimentary canal?
1) Anus
2) Colon
3) Esophagus

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which methods are used to administer barium for a radiographic examination of the small intestine?
1) By mouth
2) Reflex filling
3) Enteroclysis

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

For all projections of the esophagus, the top of the IR is positioned at:

Accepted Answer

A)   C7.
B)   T5.
C)   the level of the eyes.
D)   the level of the mouth.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following examinations requires the use of time markers on the images?
1) Stomach
2) Small intestine
3) Large intestine

Accepted Answer

A)   1 only
B)   2 only
C)   3 only
D)   1, 2, and 3E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The most common contrast medium used for radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract is:

Accepted Answer

A)   air.
B)   carbon dioxide.
C)   barium sulfate.
D)   water-soluble iodine.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The PA oblique projection of the colon done in the LAO position clearly demonstrates the:

Accepted Answer

A)   ascending colon.
B)   descending colon.
C)   R colic flexure.
D)   transverse colon.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The opening inside the duodenum where pancreatic enzymes and bile enter is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   pyloric portion.
B)   duodenal bulb.
C)   hepatopancreatic ampulla.
D)   greater duodenal papilla.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which projection is used for images made during defecography?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP
B)   AP axial
C)   Lateral
D)   AP, decubitus positionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 17: Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

The large intestine is made up of a series of pouches called the:

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Which projection is used for images made during defecography?

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Which positions will best demonstrate the retrogastric portion of the duodenum and jejunum on an AP projection of the stomach? 1) Supine 2) Trendelenburg's 3) Standing

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Which two regions of the abdomen are almost entirely occupied by the liver?

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The PA projection of the stomach best demonstrates the:

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Which of the following are included as components of the alimentary canal? 1) Anus 2) Colon 3) Esophagus

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The PA oblique projection of the colon done in the LAO position clearly demonstrates the:

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During an operative cholangiogram, the surgeon injects the contrast medium directly into the biliary system. Which of the following projections are typically done during this procedure in surgery? 1) AP 2) AP oblique, RPO 3) AP oblique, LPO

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Which of the following are components of the alimentary canal? 1) Mouth and pharynx 2) Stomach and intestine 3) Liver and pancreas

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The widest portion of the small bowel is the:

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The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the:

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The opening inside the duodenum where pancreatic enzymes and bile enter is called the:

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Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

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Functions of the stomach include: 1) storage of food. 2) absorption of food products. 3) chemical breakdown of food.

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For all projections of the esophagus, the top of the IR is positioned at:

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Which of the following examinations requires the use of time markers on the images? 1) Stomach 2) Small intestine 3) Large intestine

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The most common contrast medium used for radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract is:

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Which methods are used to administer barium for a radiographic examination of the small intestine? 1) By mouth 2) Reflex filling 3) Enteroclysis

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The wall of the small intestine is composed of how many coats?

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Which of the following planes is positioned to the center of the grid for the lateral projection of the stomach and duodenum?

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