QUESTIONS (Abdomen): Radiographic
Procedures 1: Chapter 3 Abdomen
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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
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
