RTE 2785 CHAPTER 5 QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
\.Visualization of what structures indicates that the correct contrast scale has been
used for a plain abdominal radiograph? - ANSWERS✔-liver, kidneys, psoas muscle
shadows, lumbar spine and transverse processes
\.The rhythmic smooth muscle contractions found in the upper gastrointestinal
system are called _________________. - ANSWERS✔-peristalsis
\.The greatest amount of digestion occurs in which portion of the intestines -
ANSWERS✔-duodenum
\.Detoxification of poisionous substances takes place in which organ -
ANSWERS✔-liver
\.Which organ controls the level of glucose in the circulating blood? - ANSWERS✔-
pancreas
\.The telescoping of one part of the intestinal tract into another is termed -
ANSWERS✔-intussusception
, \.Twisting of the bowel upon itself is termed - ANSWERS✔-volvulus
\.What is now considered to be the major imaging modality for the demonstration
of gallstones? - ANSWERS✔-ultrasound
\.What is the major cause of cirrhosis in the US and Europe - ANSWERS✔-
alcoholism
\.Rupture of the spleen as a result of blunt abdominal trauma can be best
demonstrated by what imaging procedure? - ANSWERS✔-CT
\.If a patient is too ill to stand, what position can be used to demonstrate
pneumoperitoneum - ANSWERS✔-left lateral decub., pt on left side
\.Extensive calcification in the wall of the gallbladder is termed
_________________. - ANSWERS✔-porcelain gallbladder
\.Varicose veins of the rectum are termed - ANSWERS✔-hemmorhoids
\."Apple core" and "napkin ring" are common descriptive terms for annular
carcinoma of the - ANSWERS✔-colon
\.Crohn disease occurs in which organs - ANSWERS✔-any part of the GI tract
COMPLETE WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
\.Visualization of what structures indicates that the correct contrast scale has been
used for a plain abdominal radiograph? - ANSWERS✔-liver, kidneys, psoas muscle
shadows, lumbar spine and transverse processes
\.The rhythmic smooth muscle contractions found in the upper gastrointestinal
system are called _________________. - ANSWERS✔-peristalsis
\.The greatest amount of digestion occurs in which portion of the intestines -
ANSWERS✔-duodenum
\.Detoxification of poisionous substances takes place in which organ -
ANSWERS✔-liver
\.Which organ controls the level of glucose in the circulating blood? - ANSWERS✔-
pancreas
\.The telescoping of one part of the intestinal tract into another is termed -
ANSWERS✔-intussusception
, \.Twisting of the bowel upon itself is termed - ANSWERS✔-volvulus
\.What is now considered to be the major imaging modality for the demonstration
of gallstones? - ANSWERS✔-ultrasound
\.What is the major cause of cirrhosis in the US and Europe - ANSWERS✔-
alcoholism
\.Rupture of the spleen as a result of blunt abdominal trauma can be best
demonstrated by what imaging procedure? - ANSWERS✔-CT
\.If a patient is too ill to stand, what position can be used to demonstrate
pneumoperitoneum - ANSWERS✔-left lateral decub., pt on left side
\.Extensive calcification in the wall of the gallbladder is termed
_________________. - ANSWERS✔-porcelain gallbladder
\.Varicose veins of the rectum are termed - ANSWERS✔-hemmorhoids
\."Apple core" and "napkin ring" are common descriptive terms for annular
carcinoma of the - ANSWERS✔-colon
\.Crohn disease occurs in which organs - ANSWERS✔-any part of the GI tract
