C12: Review Questions Flashcards
The distal end of the gallbladder is termed:
fundus
Cholelithiasis is defined as _____.
the condition of having gallstones
A wavelike series of involuntary muscular contractions that propel solid and semisolid materials through the alimentary tract is termed:
peristalsis
How much rotation of the body is required for the LPO position during an upper GI?
30 to 60 degrees
A narrowing of the biliary ducts is termed:
biliary stenosis
The emulsion of biliary stones in the gallbladder is termed:
milk calcium bile
Sonography is the most common radiographic examination for which pathology?
biliary stenosis
Which pathology is demonstrated as radiolucent and radiopaque densities in the region of the gallbladder?
cholelithiasis
What type of CR angle is used for the RAO position of the esophagogram?
No angle, perpendicular CR at level of T6 (2 to 3 inches inferior to jugular notch)
Where does the barium settle when the patient is placed in the supine position?
fundus of the stomach
Where does the barium settle when the patient is placed in the prone position?
anterior body and pylorus of the stomach
Where does the barium settle when the patient is placed in the erect position?
pylorus of the stomach
Which substances are ingested, digested, and absorbed through chemical digestion?
carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
Which substances are ingested but not digested through chemical digestion?
vitamins, minerals, and water
A mass of undigested material that becomes trapped in the stomach is termed:
bezoar
