Rad 103 Chapter 4

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2 large muscles that are found in the posterior abdomen adjacent to the lumbar vertebra and are usually visible on an AP radiograph are called

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psoas major

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the medical prefix for stomach is

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gastro

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list the 3 parts of the small intestine

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duodenum, jejunum, and ileum

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Which portion of the small intestine is considered to be the longest?

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ileum

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The large intestine begins in the right lower quadrant with a saclike area called the

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cecum

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the sigmoid colon is located b/w the

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descending colon and rectum of the large intestine

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List the 3 accessory digestive organs

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pancreas, liver, and gallbladder

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The pancreas is located (anteriorly or posteriorly) to the stomach.

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posteriorly

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Which organ is not directly associated with the digestive system?

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spleen

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Which organ is considered to be part of the lymphatic system?

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spleen

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Why is the right kidney found in a more inferior position than the left kidney?

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b/c of the presence of the liver on the right

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Which endocrine glands are superomedial to each kidney?

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suprarenals (adrenal)

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The correct term for the radiographic study of the urinary system is

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intravenous urogram (IVU)

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The double-walled membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity is called the

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peritoneum

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The organs located posteriorly to, or behind, the serous membrane lining of the abdominopelvic cavity are referred to as

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retroperitoneal

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Which structure is a double fold of peritoneum that connects the transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach?

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Greater omentum

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The liver is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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intraperitoneum

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The urinary bladder is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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infraperitoneum

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The kidneys is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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retroperitoneum

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The spleen is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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intraperitoneum

Front 21

The ovaries is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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infraperitoneum

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The duodenum is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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retroperitoneum

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The transverse colon is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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intraperitoneum

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The testes is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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infraperitoneum

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The adrenal glands is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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retroperitoneum

Front 26

The stomach is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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intraperitoneum

Front 27

The pancreas is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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retroperitoneum

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The ascending & descending colon is in what portion of the peritoneum?

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retroperitoneum

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What is the correct name for the abdominal region found directly in the middle of the abdomen?

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umbilical

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Which abdominal region contains the rectum?

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pubic

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The liver is found in what abdominal quadrant?

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RUQ

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The spleen is found in what abdominal quadrant?

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LUQ

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The sigmoid colon is found in what abdominal quadrant?

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LLQ

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The left colic flexure is found in what abdominal quadrant?

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LUQ

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The stomach is found in what abdominal quadrant?

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LUQ

Front 36

The appendix is found in what abdominal quadrant?

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RLQ

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The 2/3 of jejunum is found in what abdominal quadrant?

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LUQ

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Which topographic landmark corresponds to the inferior margin of the abdomen and is formed by the anterior junction of the 2 pelvic bones?

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symphysis pubis

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Which topographic landmark is found at the level of
L2-L3?

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inferior costal margin

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The iliac crest is at the level of the

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interspace b/w L4-5 vertebra

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What are the 2 causes of voluntary motion?

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patient breathing and patient movement during exposure

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Voluntary motion can best be prevented by

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careful breathing instruction to the patient

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What is the primary cause for involuntary motion in the abdomen?

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peristaltic action of the bowel

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What is the best mechanism to control involuntary motion?

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use the shortest exposure time possible

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Gonadal shielding should not be used during abdomen radiography if:

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it obscures essential anatomy

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Gonadal shielding may be impossible for studies of the lower abdominopelvic region for

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females

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Gonadal shielding for females involves placing the top of the shield at or above the level of the

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ASISs, with the bottom at the symphsis pubis

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Which of the following technical factors is essential when performing abdomen studies on a young pediatric patient?

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-short exposure time
-high speed image receptor
-high milliamperage

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True or False: A radiolucent pad should be placed underneath geriatric patients for added comfort.

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True

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With the use of iodinated contrast media, what is best able to distinguish b/w a simple cyst or tumor of the liver?

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CT

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is being used to evaluate patients with acute appendicitis:

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ultrasound

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The preferred imaging modality for examining the gallbladder quickly is:

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ultrasound

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free air or gas in the peritoneal cavity

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pneumoperitoneum

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inflammatory condition of the colon

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ulcerative colitis

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telescoping of a section of bowel into another loop of bowel

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intussusception

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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ascites

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bowel obstruction caused by a lack of intestinal peristalsis

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paralytic ileus

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a twisting of a loop of bowel creating an obstruction

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volvulus

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chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall that may result in bowl obstruction

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Crohn's disease

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For a supine AP projection of the abdomen the CR is centered to the level of the

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iliac crest

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distended loops of air-filled small intestine

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Crohn's disease

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air-filled "coiled spring" appearance

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intussusception

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general abdominal haziness

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ascites

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thin crest-shaped radiolucency underneath diaphragm

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pneumoperitoneum

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deep air-filled mucosal protrusions of colon wall

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ulcerative colitis

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large amount of air trapped in sigmoid colon with a tapered narrowing at the site of obstruction

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volvulus

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exposure for an AP projection of the abdomen should be taken on
(expiration or inspiration)

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expiration

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Which of the following generates the largest gonadal dose?

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female AP abdomen

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What is the gonadal dose range for an average-sized female patient with an AP projection of the abdomen?

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35-75 mrad

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Which abdominal structure is not visible on a well-exposed
KUB?

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pancreas

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Which decubitus position of the abdomen best demonstrates intraperitoneal air in the abdomen?

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left lateral decubitus

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Which decubitus position best demostrates possible aneurysms, calcifications of the aorta, or umbilical hernias?

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dorsal decubitus

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Which position best demonstrates a possible aortic aneurysm in the prevertebral region of the abdomen?

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lateral position

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List the projections commonly performed for an acute abdominal series or
3-way abdomen series:

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-AP supine
-AP erect/lateral decubitus
-PA erect chest

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Which position of the 3-way acute abdominal series best demonstrates free air under the diaphragm?

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PA chest