RAD 112 Unit 2 UGI/LGI Worksheet | Actual study set | Questions and verified Answers

RAD 112 Unit 2 UGI/LGI Worksheet |
Actual study set | Questions and verified
Answers
The CR location for a LLD Abdomen should be:

at the level of the iliac crests
2" above the iliac crests
at the bottom of the sternum
1" above the iliac crests - ANSW-2" above iliac crest
What device helps to reduce scatter from coming out between the table top and the table base?

Lead skirt
Lead drape
Bucky slot cover
Fluoroscopy lead shield - ANSW-Bucky slot cover
To evaluate the small intestines, barium may be given by:

mouth
rectum
NG tube
all are correct ANSWers - ANSW-all are correct ANSWers
Why does the Radiologist utilize a compression paddle during a UGI?

To help spread out the rugae
To reduce the radiaiton to the Radiologist's hands
To help spread out the esophagogastric junction and look for reflus
To spread out the duodenum - ANSW-To help spread out the esophagogastric junction and look for reflus
A mixture of barium sulfate is a:

colloidal suspension
Water soluble solution
Digestible solution
Free-form solution - ANSW-colloidal suspension
What is the major benefit of using a compression paddle during an UGI?

Reduces exposure to the patient
Reduces exposure to the eyes of the Radiologist
Reduces exposure to arms and hands of the Radiologist
Reduces exposure to the torso of the Fluorscopist - ANSW-Reduces exposure to arms and hands of the
Radiologist
How long should an infant less than 1 year old be NPO for a UGI procedure?

1 hour
2 hours
4 hours