Question 1

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Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures.
-Adrenal glands

Accepted Answer

A)  Intraperitoneal
B)  Retroperitoneal
C)  InfraperitonealD) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 2

The technologist must ____ manual exposure factors for a patient with severe ascites.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase
B)   not change
C)   decrease
D)   switch to automatic exposure control (AE
C)  E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Where must the CR be centered for an AP supine projection of the abdomen as part of the acute abdominal series?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 inches (5 cm)  above iliac crest
B)   At level of iliac crest
C)   Level of umbilicus
D)   At level of the axillaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of pneumoperitoneum.The patient is able to stand and lie recumbent.Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate the severity of this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP KUB
B)   AP erect abdomen
C)   Right lateral decubitus
D)   Dorsal decubitusE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The most common type of involuntary motion in the abdomen is peristalsis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shortest?

Accepted Answer

A)   Duodenum
B)   Jejunum
C)   Cecum
D)   IleumE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) 
-Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Accepted Answer

A)  Volvulus
B)  Adynamic ileus
C)  Ascites
D)  Ulcerative colitis
E)  PneumoperitoneumF) IntussusceptionG) Crohn's diseaseH) C) and G)
I) C) and E)

Question 8

Where is the CR centered for the left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Level of iliac crest
B)   Xiphoid process
C)   2 inches (5 cm)  above iliac crest
D)   2 inches (5 cm)  below iliac crestE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

MATCHING
Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures.
-Lower rectum

Accepted Answer

A)  Intraperitoneal
B)  Retroperitoneal
C)  InfraperitonealD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following conditions can produce a dynamic bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fibrous adhesions
B)   Crohn's disease
C)   Intussusception
D)   All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: Abdomen

Where must the CR be centered for an AP supine projection of the abdomen as part of the acute abdominal series?

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MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Lower rectum

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A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of pneumoperitoneum.The patient is able to stand and lie recumbent.Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate the severity of this condition?

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Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shortest?

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Where is the CR centered for the left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen?

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MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Adrenal glands

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The most common type of involuntary motion in the abdomen is peristalsis.

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Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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The technologist must ____ manual exposure factors for a patient with severe ascites.

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Which of the following conditions can produce a dynamic bowel obstruction?

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Exam 3: Abdomen

Where must the CR be centered for an AP supine projection of the abdomen as part of the acute abdominal series?

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MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Lower rectum

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A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of pneumoperitoneum.The patient is able to stand and lie recumbent.Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate the severity of this condition?

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Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shortest?

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Where is the CR centered for the left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen?

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MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Adrenal glands

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The most common type of involuntary motion in the abdomen is peristalsis.

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Match the correct pathologic indicator with the definitions or descriptions.(Use each choice only once.) -Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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The technologist must ____ manual exposure factors for a patient with severe ascites.

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Which of the following conditions can produce a dynamic bowel obstruction?

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