RTE 2785 Chapter 5 Exam Questions With
Complete Answers
Visualization of what structures indicates that the correct contrast scale has
been used for a plain abdominal radiograph? - ANSWER liver, kidneys, psoas
muscle shadows, lumbar spine and transverse processes
The rhythmic smooth muscle contractions found in the upper gastrointestinal
system are called _________________. - ANSWER peristalsis
The greatest amount of digestion occurs in which portion of the intestines -
ANSWER duodenum
Detoxification of poisionous substances takes place in which organ - ANSWER
liver
Which organ controls the level of glucose in the circulating blood? - ANSWER
pancreas
The telescoping of one part of the intestinal tract into another is termed -
ANSWER intussusception
Twisting of the bowel upon itself is termed - ANSWER volvulus
What is now considered to be the major imaging modality for the demonstration
of gallstones? - ANSWER ultrasound
What is the major cause of cirrhosis in the US and Europe - ANSWER alcoholism
Rupture of the spleen as a result of blunt abdominal trauma can be best
demonstrated by what imaging procedure? - ANSWER CT
If a patient is too ill to stand, what position can be used to demonstrate
pneumoperitoneum - ANSWER left lateral decub., pt on left side
Extensive calcification in the wall of the gallbladder is termed _________________.
- ANSWER porcelain gallbladder
Varicose veins of the rectum are termed - ANSWER hemmorhoids
"Apple core" and "napkin ring" are common descriptive terms for annular
carcinoma of the - ANSWER colon
, Crohn disease occurs in which organs - ANSWER any part of the GI tract
The presence of large amounts of gas and fluid in uniformly dilated loops of
small and large bowel, often seen after abdominal surgery is - ANSWER
adynamic ileus
What medical term is used to denote difficulty in swallowing - ANSWER
dysphagia
Gastric contents that are mixed with hydrochloric acid and pepsin are called
_________________. - ANSWER chyme
To demonstrate esophageal reflux, the patient is often asked to perform the -
ANSWER valsalva maneuver
An abnormal connection between the esophagus and trachea is termed -
ANSWER fistula
The most common TE fistula is type ___, described as esophageal atresia -
ANSWER type III
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is termed - ANSWER
ascites
Herniations, or outpouchings, of the walls of a hollow organ are termed -
ANSWER diverticula
A colonic intussusception can sometimes be reduced by what radiographic
procedure? - ANSWER barium enema
Patients older than 40 years with a history of difficulty in swallowing are usually
assumed to have what pathologic condition - ANSWER esophageal
hernia/carcinoma
What is the most common manifestation of peptic ulcer disease? - ANSWER
duodenal ulcer
If loops of bowel are distended by abnormally large amounts of air and are
occupying the central portion of the abdomen, the patient most likely has
_________________. - ANSWER small bowel obstruction
The muscle becomes hypertrophic preventing the normal emptying of the
stomach in cases of _________________. - ANSWER pyloric stenosis
When loculated fluid collections arise in the pancreas, these formations are
called _________________. - ANSWER pseudocysts
Complete Answers
Visualization of what structures indicates that the correct contrast scale has
been used for a plain abdominal radiograph? - ANSWER liver, kidneys, psoas
muscle shadows, lumbar spine and transverse processes
The rhythmic smooth muscle contractions found in the upper gastrointestinal
system are called _________________. - ANSWER peristalsis
The greatest amount of digestion occurs in which portion of the intestines -
ANSWER duodenum
Detoxification of poisionous substances takes place in which organ - ANSWER
liver
Which organ controls the level of glucose in the circulating blood? - ANSWER
pancreas
The telescoping of one part of the intestinal tract into another is termed -
ANSWER intussusception
Twisting of the bowel upon itself is termed - ANSWER volvulus
What is now considered to be the major imaging modality for the demonstration
of gallstones? - ANSWER ultrasound
What is the major cause of cirrhosis in the US and Europe - ANSWER alcoholism
Rupture of the spleen as a result of blunt abdominal trauma can be best
demonstrated by what imaging procedure? - ANSWER CT
If a patient is too ill to stand, what position can be used to demonstrate
pneumoperitoneum - ANSWER left lateral decub., pt on left side
Extensive calcification in the wall of the gallbladder is termed _________________.
- ANSWER porcelain gallbladder
Varicose veins of the rectum are termed - ANSWER hemmorhoids
"Apple core" and "napkin ring" are common descriptive terms for annular
carcinoma of the - ANSWER colon
, Crohn disease occurs in which organs - ANSWER any part of the GI tract
The presence of large amounts of gas and fluid in uniformly dilated loops of
small and large bowel, often seen after abdominal surgery is - ANSWER
adynamic ileus
What medical term is used to denote difficulty in swallowing - ANSWER
dysphagia
Gastric contents that are mixed with hydrochloric acid and pepsin are called
_________________. - ANSWER chyme
To demonstrate esophageal reflux, the patient is often asked to perform the -
ANSWER valsalva maneuver
An abnormal connection between the esophagus and trachea is termed -
ANSWER fistula
The most common TE fistula is type ___, described as esophageal atresia -
ANSWER type III
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is termed - ANSWER
ascites
Herniations, or outpouchings, of the walls of a hollow organ are termed -
ANSWER diverticula
A colonic intussusception can sometimes be reduced by what radiographic
procedure? - ANSWER barium enema
Patients older than 40 years with a history of difficulty in swallowing are usually
assumed to have what pathologic condition - ANSWER esophageal
hernia/carcinoma
What is the most common manifestation of peptic ulcer disease? - ANSWER
duodenal ulcer
If loops of bowel are distended by abnormally large amounts of air and are
occupying the central portion of the abdomen, the patient most likely has
_________________. - ANSWER small bowel obstruction
The muscle becomes hypertrophic preventing the normal emptying of the
stomach in cases of _________________. - ANSWER pyloric stenosis
When loculated fluid collections arise in the pancreas, these formations are
called _________________. - ANSWER pseudocysts
