Upper GI RTBC Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded A+

Upper GI RTBC Questions and Answers
Latest Update Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series?

A) To examine the lower digestive tract

B) To evaluate the stomach and duodenum

C) To assess the small intestine only

D) To check for urinary tract issues


✔✔B) To evaluate the stomach and duodenum




What contrast medium is commonly used for an upper GI procedure?

A) Iodine-based contrast

B) Barium sulfate

C) Gadolinium

D) Air


✔✔B) Barium sulfate




Which of the following structures is primarily visualized in an upper GI series?

A) Liver

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,B) Esophagus

C) Rectum

D) Bladder


✔✔B) Esophagus




What is the role of the barium in an upper GI study?

A) To increase the absorption of x-rays

B) To create contrast by absorbing x-rays

C) To provide real-time imaging

D) To prevent radiation exposure


✔✔B) To create contrast by absorbing x-rays




Which position is commonly used for the patient during an upper GI series?

A) Supine

B) Prone

C) Erect or upright

D) Lateral


✔✔C) Erect or upright


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, What can an upper GI series help detect in the gastrointestinal tract?

A) Fractures of the spine

B) Tumors and ulcers

C) Blood clots

D) Heart conditions


✔✔B) Tumors and ulcers




What is the primary risk associated with barium ingestion during an upper GI series?

A) Allergic reaction to iodine

B) Barium aspiration into the lungs

C) Radiation exposure

D) Toxicity to kidneys


✔✔B) Barium aspiration into the lungs




What is typically done if a perforation is suspected during an upper GI study?

A) The procedure is immediately stopped

B) A second dose of barium is given


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