chapter 4

Question 1

The abdominopelvic cavity consists of ____ parts

Answer 1

two

Question 2

What are the 2 parts of the abdominopelvic cavity?

Answer 2

Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity

Question 3

Which part of the abdominopelvic cavity is larger and superior?

Answer 3

Abdominal cavity

Question 4

Which part of the abdominopelvic cavity is smaller and inferior?

Answer 4

Pelvic Cavity

Question 5

The abdominal cavity extends from the ____ to the superior aspects of the bony pelvic.

Answer 5

Diaphragm

Question 6

What is in the abdominal cavity?

Answer 6

Stomach
small intestines and large
liver
gallbladder
spleen
pancreas
kidneys

Question 7

The pelvic cavity lies between the margins of the ____ _____.

Answer 7

bony pelvis

Question 8

What does the pelvic cavity consist of?

Answer 8

rectum and sigmoid of the large intestines
urinary bladder
reproductive organs

Question 9

The abdominopelvic cavity is enclosed in a double walled seromembranous sac called the _____.

Answer 9

peritoneum

Question 10

the outer portion of the peritoneum sac is called

Answer 10

parietal peritoneum

Question 11

the inner layer of the peritoneum is called

Answer 11

Visceral Peritoneum

Question 12

which portion of the peritoneum is in close contact with the abdominal wall, great pelvic wall, and most of the undersurface of the diaphragm?

Answer 12

parietal peritoneum (outer)

Question 13

The ____ part of the peritoneum is positioned over or around the contained organs.

Answer 13

Visceral peritoneum (inner)

Question 14

What does the peritoneum form?

Answer 14

Folds

Question 15

The folds formed by the peritoneum serve to support the ____ in position.

Answer 15

viscera

Question 16

the folds formed by the peritoneum are the ____ and _____.

Answer 16

Mesentary and Umenta

Question 17

The space between the two peritoneums is called _____.

Answer 17

peritoneal cavity

Question 18

The _____ is the cavity behind the peritoneum and contains organs such as the ______ and _____.

Answer 18

Retroperitoneum
Kidneys and pancreas

Question 19

the 4 quadrants of the abdomen are

Answer 19

RUQ
RLQ
LUQ
LLQ

Question 20

The nine regions of the abdomen are

Answer 20

right and left hypochondrium
right and left lateral
right and left inguinal
epigastrium
umbilical
hypogastrium

Question 21

for the plain abdomen, intestinal tract preparation is _____

Answer 21

not required

Question 22

preliminary preparation of the intestinal tract can include

Answer 22

Controlled diet
laxative
enema

Question 23

Non-Contrast examinations require a maximum _____ _____ differentiation (long scale contrast)

Answer 23

Soft tissue

Question 24

kVp that is too high will ___ some structures.

Answer 24

over-penetrate

Question 25

For an average adult, kVp should be _____

Answer 25

80

Question 26

proper ___ of exposure factors is critical to show both solid organs and adjacent structures.

Answer 26

Balance

Question 27

the SID for an abdominal X-ray should be

Answer 27

40in.

Question 28

the average adult will require the ___x___ collimated field.

Answer 28

14x17 in.

Question 29

exposures should be made at the end of ____ for an abdominal procedure.

Answer 29

expiration

Question 30

KUB stands for

Answer 30

Kidneys
ureter
bladder

Question 31

the Three way abdomen is also called

Answer 31

Acute abdominal series

Question 32

What positions are performed in a Three way abdomen?

Answer 32

AP supine
AP upright
PA chest

Question 33

What does the two-way abdomen series consist of?

Answer 33

AP supine
AP upright

Question 34

If a patient is unable to do an AP upright, what position is used in its place?

Answer 34

Left Lateral Decubitus

Question 35

For a supine position the IR is

Answer 35

Centered at the iliac crest

Question 36

For an upright position the IR is

Answer 36

2in above the iliac crest

Question 37

If a larger person or hypersthynic person is needing an AP supine, they may require ____ ____ projections.

Answer 37

2 crosswise

Question 38

When performing an AP supine on a tall person, it may require seperate _____ image collimated to __x__.

Answer 38

bladder
10x12in.

Question 39

When doing an AP supine, the CR should enter the patient on which plane?

Answer 39

Midsagittal (MSP)

Question 40

When doing an AP upright, the IR is centered ________ and high enough to include the _____.

Answer 40

2 inches above the iliac crest
Diaphragm

Question 41

When doing an AP upright the CR is _____, centered to the IR.

Answer 41

Horizontal

Question 42

A PA upright reduces ___ dose and should be considered when ____ are not of primary interest.

Answer 42

Gonadal
Kidneys

Question 43

For a PA upright of the abdomen, the IR should be centered

Answer 43

2 inches above the iliac crest.

Question 44

For a PA upright, the CR is _____ to the IR and enters the patient on which plane?

Answer 44

perpendicular
Midsagittal (MSP)

Question 45

When doing a Left lateral decubitus, the IR should be ______ to include the diaphragm

Answer 45

centered 2 in above the iliac crest

Question 46

When doing a Left lateral decubitus, the CR is

Answer 46

Horizontal and perpendicular to center of IR

Question 47

When doing a lateral abdomen, the IR should be Centered

Answer 47

to the iliac crest or 2 in above if diaphragm is included

Question 48

A _______ position is used when a patient cannot stand for an upright abdomen and cannot lay on side for lateral decubitus.

Answer 48

Lateral Abdomen, Dorsal Decubitus