Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 3 out of 17 pages
Exam (elaborations)

RTE 2785 Exam 3 Pathophysiology | 150+ Practice Questions & Verified Answers | GI Disorders, Reproductive Pathology, Endocrine Disorders & Imaging Procedures

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 3 out of 17 pages

Prepare effectively for RTE 2785 Exam 3 with this comprehensive collection of 150+ expertly verified practice questions and correct answers covering high-yield pathophysiology concepts and radiographic imaging procedures. This study guide reviews essential gastrointestinal disorders, hepatobiliary diseases, pancreatic pathology, reproductive system disorders, endocrine conditions, urinary system concepts, breast pathology, sexually transmitted infections, radiographic anatomy, fluoroscopic procedures, patient positioning, contrast media protocols, and image appearance of common diseases. The material is organized in a concise question-and-answer format to reinforce diagnostic imaging principles, pathology recognition, and examination preparation. The document provides extensive review of common diseases encountered in radiologic technology, including esophagitis, Barrett esophagus, hiatal hernia, achalasia, peptic ulcer disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis, diverticular disease, gallstones, hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic carcinoma, ovarian disorders, prostate disease, thyroid pathology, breast cancer, and reproductive imaging procedures. It also includes essential fluoroscopic positioning, contrast media administration, gastrointestinal anatomy, abdominal quadrants, imaging projections, and pathology recognition using classic radiographic signs such as apple-core, cobblestone, rat-tail, beak, and rosary bead appearances, making it an excellent resource for classroom examinations and registry preparation. The concepts presented correspond with the core curriculum taught in accredited Radiologic Technology programs and are consistent with established educational references, including Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (10th ed., Elsevier), Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures (14th ed., Elsevier), Bushong, S. C. Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection (12th ed., Elsevier), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Content Specifications. These references provide the evidence-based framework for radiographic anatomy, pathology, positioning, and imaging procedures. The questions and answers contained in this document are derived from the uploaded study material and are not reproduced from these publications. Relevant Students: RTE 2785 students Radiologic Technology students Radiography students Medical Imaging students Diagnostic Medical Imaging students X-ray Technology students Radiologic Science students ARRT certification candidates Limited Scope Radiography students Medical Radiation Sciences students Allied Health students Imaging Sciences students Radiologic Technologist interns Radiography clinical students Diagnostic Imaging professionals preparing for examinations Keywords RTE 2785, RTE 2785 Exam 3, Pathophysiology, Radiologic Technology, Radiography, Radiology exam questions, Radiography practice questions, Radiologic pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Esophagitis, Barrett esophagus, Hiatal hernia, Achalasia, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer disease, Crohn disease, Ulcerative colitis, Appendicitis, Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, Colon cancer, Gallstones, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic cancer, PCOS, Endometrial carcinoma, Cervical cancer, Breast cancer, Prostate carcinoma, Testicular tumors, Thyroid disorders, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Goiter, Fluoroscopy, Contrast media, Hysterosalpingography, Upper GI series, Barium enema, Imaging procedures, Radiographic positioning, Gastrointestinal imaging, ARRT exam prep, Radiography study guide, Diagnostic imaging, Medical imaging review

Content preview

EXAM #3 PATHO/PRACTICE
QUESTIONS RTE 2785 2026
EXPERT VERIFED ACE THE
TEST



hysterosalpingography - ANSWER ✔✔x-ray imaging of the uterus

and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

-uses water-soluble contrast

-uterine cavity is outlined w/ contrast

-Patient in lithotomy position


Esophagitis - ANSWER ✔✔inflammation of the esophagus, mot

common cause is gastric gases

,-appears detectable on double-contrast as dots/streaks


How does esophageal cancer appear in images? - ANSWER

✔✔Plaque-like, irregular


Hiatal Hernia - ANSWER ✔✔Most common abnormality detected on

upper GI exams, stomach emerges above the diaphragm

-sliding: appears as schatcki ring


Achalsia - ANSWER ✔✔Affects distal esophagus, w/ proximal dilation

caused by incomplete relaxation of the lower sphincter

-can be seen on a routine chest

-rat tail/break appearance


Gastritis - ANSWER ✔✔inflammation of the stomach, can be caused

by alcohol, infection, corrosive agents

-can lead to chronic gastritis, which leads to peptic ulcer disease


Pyloric stenosis - ANSWER ✔✔Two muscular layers of the pylorus

become hyperplastic and hypertrophic

-Affects babies, 2-4 out of 1000 births affected

-uses ultrasound

, Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) - ANSWER ✔✔Gastric or duodenal

ulcers that involve digestion of the GI mucosa by the enzyme pepsin

-Can cause perforation, which leads to hemorrhage, which can lead to a

pneumopartinum


Gastric ulcers - ANSWER ✔✔Least common, less chance of

malignancy (5%)


Esophagitis - ANSWER ✔✔Most common cause of acute esophagitis


Barret esophagus - ANSWER ✔✔squamous epithelium changes to

columnar epithelium of the stomach

- a pre-cancerous condition that can progress to esophageal

adenocarcinoma


peptic ucler - ANSWER ✔✔open sore in the lining of the stomach or

duodenum

-Gastric is least common

-Duodenum is more common


Esophageal cancer - ANSWER ✔✔Progressive difficulty swallowing

(dysphasia) in a person older than 40 yrs old

-appears irregular


COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Document information

Uploaded on
July 28, 2026
Number of pages
17
Written in
2025/2026
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers
$18.99

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
PROFFKERRYMARTIN
3.4
(53)
Sold
267
Followers
9
Items
10856
Last sold
1 day ago


Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions