(Abdomen): Radiographic Procedures 1: Chapter 3 Abdomen 2025/2026 Questions And Answers Written Correctly

QUESTIONS (Abdomen): Radiographic
Procedures 1: Chapter 3 Abdomen
2025/2026 Questions And Answers
Written Correctly

Which is the body part that the ducts from the liver, pancreas and gallbladder drain into?



Stomach

Duodenum

Jejunum

Ileum - 100%answerDuodenum


Which projection is obtained in a two-view projection of the abdomen?



A supine and an upright AP abdomen.

Lateral position and supine AP projection.

Supine AP projection, and PA projection Prone position.

PA projection, prone position, and dorsal decubitus position. - 100%answerA supine and an upright AP
abdomen



Which of the following structures helps to stabilize and support the small intestine?



Omentum

Mesentery

Peritoneum

Viscera - 100%answerMesentery

, For what purpose is the posteroanterior (PA) chest included in abdominal radiographs?



to rule out an umbilical hernia.

To rule out aneurysms of the aorta.

To reveal calcifications of the blood vessels.

To demonstrate free intraperitoneal air trapped under the diaphragm. - 100%answerTo demonstrate
free intraperitoneal air trapped under the diaphragm.



Which is the appropriate landmark used to locate upper abdominal organs like the gallbladder and
stomach?



Greater Trochanter

Anterior Superior iliac spine

Inferior costal margin (L2-L3)

Iliac crest (L4 - L5) - 100%answerInferior costal margin (L2-L3)


A patient comes to the radiology department for an acute abdominal series in a wheelchair. Which
projection should be taken first?



AP Erect

AP Supine

Lateral

PA Prone - 100%answerAP Erect


What is the name of the material lining the abdominal cavity?



Peritoneal cavity

Retroperitoneum

Parietal peritoneum