RTE1503 Final Exam WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGHLY
GRADED A+
Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shortest? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Duodenum
A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series. Her clinical history indicates that
there may be a tumor posterior to the stomach. Which one of the following projections
and/or positions will best demonstrate this condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Right
lateral
The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level. - CORRECT ANSWERS--L4-5
Which of the following kV ranges should be used for an upper GI series using barium
sulfate (single contrast study)? - CORRECT ANSWERS--100 to 125 kV
Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the: - CORRECT ANSWERS--stomach
Toward which aspect(s) of the stomach will barium gravitate with the patient in a prone
position? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Body and pylorus
A dorsal decubitus abdomen is ordered on a patient. The patient is placed on his back
on a cart. The CR will enter the left side of the patient with the patient's right side
against the image receptor. What type of marker should be used? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Right and decubitus markers
Which of the following muscles should be demonstrated on a well-exposed abdomen
projection on an average size patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Psoas major
Where is the CR centered for the left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest
The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the left anterior oblique (LAO)
because it: - CORRECT ANSWERS--increases the visibility of the esophagus between
the vertebrae and heart.
Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop of the duodenum? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Head
A radiograph taken during an esophagogram using thin barium mixture demonstrates
that there is very little contrast media in the esophagus. Which of the following points
, will improve filling of the esophagus? (The exposure was made on inspiration after the
last swallow.) - CORRECT ANSWERS--Have the patient drink during the exposure.
Patient preparation for an esophagram includes NPO _____ before the procedure. -
CORRECT ANSWERS--None of the above; patient preparation is not needed as long
as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow.
Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Presence of the liver
A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n) ____ patient. - CORRECT
ANSWERS--hypersthenic
Which term describes the outer, lateral border of the stomach? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Greater curvature
Which of the following technical factors will best enhance a digital image taken during
an upper GI series? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Collimation
Which of the following kV ranges is recommended for a KUB on an adult? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--70 to 80
The aortic arch and the _____ create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border
of the esophagus. - CORRECT ANSWERS--pulmonary artery
Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best demonstrate the
pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile during a double-contrast study? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--LPO
A patient comes to radiology for an esophagogram. The radiologist is concerned about
the upper portion of the esophagus, near the level of T1, which did not visualize well on
the previous routine projection-position esophagogram. Which of the following special
projections and/or positions would be most helpful in demonstrating this region? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Swimmer's lateral position
The internal prominence or ridge in which the trachea bifurcates into the right and left
bronchi is termed the: - CORRECT ANSWERS--carina
Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral, water-
soluble contrast agent? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Patient with a possible perforated
bowel
A patient is in the intensive care unit after abdominal surgery. The surgeon is concerned
about a possible perforated bowel. The patient cannot stand or sit. Which of the
following positions will best demonstrate any possible intra-abdominal free air? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Left lateral decubitus.
SOLUTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGHLY
GRADED A+
Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shortest? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Duodenum
A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series. Her clinical history indicates that
there may be a tumor posterior to the stomach. Which one of the following projections
and/or positions will best demonstrate this condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Right
lateral
The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level. - CORRECT ANSWERS--L4-5
Which of the following kV ranges should be used for an upper GI series using barium
sulfate (single contrast study)? - CORRECT ANSWERS--100 to 125 kV
Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the: - CORRECT ANSWERS--stomach
Toward which aspect(s) of the stomach will barium gravitate with the patient in a prone
position? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Body and pylorus
A dorsal decubitus abdomen is ordered on a patient. The patient is placed on his back
on a cart. The CR will enter the left side of the patient with the patient's right side
against the image receptor. What type of marker should be used? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Right and decubitus markers
Which of the following muscles should be demonstrated on a well-exposed abdomen
projection on an average size patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Psoas major
Where is the CR centered for the left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest
The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the left anterior oblique (LAO)
because it: - CORRECT ANSWERS--increases the visibility of the esophagus between
the vertebrae and heart.
Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop of the duodenum? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Head
A radiograph taken during an esophagogram using thin barium mixture demonstrates
that there is very little contrast media in the esophagus. Which of the following points
, will improve filling of the esophagus? (The exposure was made on inspiration after the
last swallow.) - CORRECT ANSWERS--Have the patient drink during the exposure.
Patient preparation for an esophagram includes NPO _____ before the procedure. -
CORRECT ANSWERS--None of the above; patient preparation is not needed as long
as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow.
Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Presence of the liver
A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n) ____ patient. - CORRECT
ANSWERS--hypersthenic
Which term describes the outer, lateral border of the stomach? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--Greater curvature
Which of the following technical factors will best enhance a digital image taken during
an upper GI series? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Collimation
Which of the following kV ranges is recommended for a KUB on an adult? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--70 to 80
The aortic arch and the _____ create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border
of the esophagus. - CORRECT ANSWERS--pulmonary artery
Which of the following upper GI projections and/or positions will best demonstrate the
pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile during a double-contrast study? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--LPO
A patient comes to radiology for an esophagogram. The radiologist is concerned about
the upper portion of the esophagus, near the level of T1, which did not visualize well on
the previous routine projection-position esophagogram. Which of the following special
projections and/or positions would be most helpful in demonstrating this region? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Swimmer's lateral position
The internal prominence or ridge in which the trachea bifurcates into the right and left
bronchi is termed the: - CORRECT ANSWERS--carina
Which of the following clinical indications would mandate the use of an oral, water-
soluble contrast agent? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Patient with a possible perforated
bowel
A patient is in the intensive care unit after abdominal surgery. The surgeon is concerned
about a possible perforated bowel. The patient cannot stand or sit. Which of the
following positions will best demonstrate any possible intra-abdominal free air? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Left lateral decubitus.
