Ch. 13 Test

Question 1

The longitudinal muscle fibers of the large bowel form three bands of muscle which tend to pull the large intestine into pouches. Each of these pouches is termed a:

Answer 1

haustrum

Question 2

The cecum lies in the what quadrant?

Answer 2

RLQ

Question 3

The surgical resection of two portions of the large intestine after a section is removed is termed what?
colitis
clysodrast
colostomy
none of the above
stoma

Answer 3

none of the above

Question 4

What is the shortest, widest, and most fixed portion of the small bowel?

Answer 4

duodenum

Question 5

The terminal ileum joins the cecum at the this point:

Answer 5

ileocecal valve

Question 6

The right colic flexure of the colon is also referred to as what flexture?

Answer 6

hepatic

Question 7

The large intestine averages how many feet?

Answer 7

5

Question 8

The term used to describe a new growth that may be either benign or malignant is called:

Answer 8

neoplasm

Question 9

What kind of flow is reflux defined as?

Answer 9

backward

Question 10

What is the name of’ the S-shaped portion of the colon that lies proximal to the rectum?

Answer 10

sigmoid

Question 11

A twisting of the bowel upon itself, resulting in partial or complete obstruction, is termed:

Answer 11

volvulus

Question 12

In order from proximal to distal, the three divisions of the small intestine

Answer 12

duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Question 13

Inflammation of the vermiform process is termed:

Answer 13

appendicitis

Question 14

In an RAO position for a BE, (assume the parts of the colon were all fit on one film ) the: pick those that apply
- left ala is forshortened
- left colic flexure is seen in profile without superimposition
- right ala is elongated
- CR is 2 inches above iliac crest
- right colic flexure is seen in profile without superimposition
-right ala is forshortened
- the rectal ampula and end of alimentary canal is included on image
- left ala is elongated

Answer 14

4-8 selected

Question 15

A small bowel series is usually concluded when barium:
- none of the above
- passes out of the patient
- passes through the ileosigmoid valve
- passes through the duodenal bulb
- causes the patient to pass out

Answer 15

none of the above

Question 16

The type of’ obstruction which results when the bowel does not propel its contents forward properly is called:

Answer 16

paralytic and adynamic ileus

Question 17

A telescoping of one part of the bowel into the next part is termed:

Answer 17

intussusception

Question 18

Which of the projections below best demonstrates the sigmoid and rectum?

Answer 18

AP axial (butterfly)

Question 19

The central ray placement and degree of angulation for an inlet projection is what?
- midpoint of the ASIS, 40 degrees cephalic
- midpoint of the pubic symphysis,40 degree caudal
- none of the above
- 1 inch below the midpoint of the ASIS, 40 degree cephalic
- midpoint of the ASIS, 30 degree caudal
- none of the above

Answer 19

none of the above

Question 20

Which of the projections below would best demonstrate the splenic flexure without superimposition?

Answer 20

RPO

Question 21

A double contrast barium enema will best demonstrate:

Answer 21

neoplasm

Question 22

The portion of the small intestine that possesses a relatively smooth and narrow internal structure is:

Answer 22

ileum

Question 23

A lateral decub rectum is most often taken with the patient in what position?

Answer 23

ventral decubitus

Question 24

The small intestine is responsible for several functions. What are they?

digestion
absorption
defecation
making flatus
reabsorption
convert proteins to amino acid
- 3, 4, and 6
- 1,2, and 3
- 2,4, and 5
- 1, 4, and 6
- none of the above

Answer 24

none of the above

Question 25

In what position does air rise to the transverse & sigmoid colon and the distal stomach?

Answer 25

supine

Question 26

When radiographing a hypersthenic patient for a PA projection of the colon, it may be necessary to

Answer 26

use two overlapping 14x17 cw cassettes

Question 27

The patient is in a left lateral recumbent position, leaning well forward, with the right leg drawn up, and left leg partially bent. This is the _______ position.

Answer 27

sims

Question 28

A double contrast study of the small bowel in which contrast media is injected through a special catheter placed in the region of the duodenojejunal junction is called a:

Answer 28

enteroclysis

Question 29

In order to take a Rt lateral decubitus xray, you are required to have this marker on the film

Answer 29

left marker

Question 30

As the patient is evacuating the barium, the barium flows through the ________ right after the hepatic flexure.

Answer 30

transverse colon

Question 31

Barium sulfate usually reaches the ileocecal valve in:

Answer 31

2-3 hours

Question 32

Most digestion and absorption of essential food matter takes place in the:

Answer 32

small intestine

Question 33

Which of the following structures is normally located most anteriorly?

Answer 33

transverse colon

Question 34

Ileus means intestinal ______________

Answer 34

obstruction

Question 35

The enema tip should be inserted on ________ due to better abdominal muscle relaxation

Answer 35

expiration

Question 36

What consists of the ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid, cecum, rectum, and anal canal?

Answer 36

large intestine

Question 37

Which of the following positions is the best routine for a small bowel follow through radiograph?

Answer 37

prone abdomens

Question 38

What connects the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall?

Answer 38

mesentary

Question 39

What connects the transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach.

Answer 39

greater omentum

Question 40

The intubation method – single contrast media study uses a tube to aid in the injection of the contrast media. What kind of tube is used (for non thereputic, just diagnostic reasons) and where is it inserted?

Answer 40

nasogastric tube, through the nose

Question 41

Which of the following is the most important patient prerequisite for a barium enema?

Answer 41

cleaned out large bowel

Question 42

Timing for any small bowel series begins when the patient first:

Answer 42

ingests the barium

Question 43

The “Butterfly” position refers to any position with:

Answer 43

the tube angled and the central ray to the rectosigmoid

Question 44

What kind of ileus results from some blockage of the small intestine such as a blockage caused by adhesions, strictures, or hernias?

Answer 44

mechanical ileus

Question 45

Congenital Megacolon is also referred to as:

Answer 45

Hirschsprung's

Question 46

A substance that produces frequent, soft or liquid bowel movements is termed: pick those that apply - diarrhea - purgative - analgesic - cathartic

Answer 46

cathartic purgative

Question 47

Castor oil would be an example of what kind of cathartic?

Answer 47

irritant

Question 48

A double contrast barium enema requires ______ barium than the single contrast enema study.

Answer 48

thicker

Question 49

According to Bontrager, defecography is most commonly performed on this type of patient

Answer 49

children

Question 50

The general duties of a radiographer during barium enema fluoroscopy may include all of the following except: - assist the patient as needed - all of the above are general duties - change spot films - carry on a sustained conversation with the radiologist - control the flow of’ barium and/or air

Answer 50

carry on a sustained conversation with the radiologist

Question 51

Clinical indications for a barium enema study would include all of the following except: - volvulus - colitis - all of the these are clinical indications for a BE - appendicitis - diverticulosis

Answer 51

appendicitis

Question 52

This position best demonstrates the medial side of the ascending and the lateral side of the descending colon when inflated with air in a double contrast study:

Answer 52

right lateral decubitus abdomen

Question 53

This position best demonstrates the lateral side of the ascending and the medial side of the descending colon when inflated with air in a double contrast study:

Answer 53

left lateral decubitus abdomen

Question 54

When performing the double contrast barium enema, this is always the first contrast agent introduced into the patient’s body:

Answer 54

barium

Question 55

A functional study of the anus and rectum during the process of evacuation is called a:

Answer 55

defecogram

Question 56

Which of the following clinical indications does not apply to a small bowel series? - malabsorption syndrome - colitis - two of the above - enteritis - appendicitis

Answer 56

two of the above

Question 57

Picture this: The patient is lying on their left side, and you have the enema tube “open” and in the bag in the trash. What would happen?

Answer 57

the barium would flow down the tube and into the bag

Question 58

Which of the following positions would afford the best visualization of the colic flexures during a barium enema exam?

Answer 58

RAO and RPO

Question 59

Which of the following barium-filled anatomic structures is best demonstrated in the RPO position

Answer 59

splenic flexure

Question 60

The majority of the pelvic organs are found in the

Answer 60

infraperitoneal space

Question 61

What is the main controller of spatial resolution in production? no caps or punctuation.

Answer 61

focal spot

Question 62

What is the main controller of subject contrast in post -production CR/DR? no caps or punctuation

Answer 62

lut

Question 63

What factor is directly responsible for receptor exposure?

Answer 63

mAs