GI

Question 1

Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium

Answer 1

Jejunum

Question 2

Which part of the small intestine has the largest diameter

Answer 2

Duodenum

Question 3

Which aspect of the large intestine is located highest, or most superior, in the abdomen

Answer 3

Left colic flexure

Question 4

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon

Answer 4

Sigmoid colon

Question 5

T/F the ascending colon and upper rectum are intraperitoneal structures

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Which part of the GI tract synthesizes and absorbs vitamins B and K

Answer 6

Large intestine

Question 7

Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study

Answer 7

Small bowel series

Question 8

T/F The enteroclysis procedure is indicated for pt with regional enteritis

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The pt must be NPO a minimum of ___hours before the small bowel series

Answer 9

8

Question 10

Which radiographic sign is frequently seen with adenocarcinoma of the intestine

Answer 10

“Napkin ring” or “apple core” sign

Question 11

T/F CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Synthetic latex enema tips are safe to use for latex sensitive pt

Answer 12

True

Question 13

At what stage of respiration should the enema tip be inserted into the rectum

Answer 13

Suspended expiration

Question 14

In what positions is the pt placed for the enema tip insertion

Answer 14

Sims’

Question 15

During the initial enema tip insertion the tip is aimed

Answer 15

Toward the umbilicus

Question 16

The ideal kvp range for a double contrast barium enema is

Answer 16

90-100

Question 17

T/F The opening leading into the intestine for the pt with a colostomy is termed the stoma

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The height of the enema bag should not exceed___inches above the radiographic table at the beginning of the study

Answer 18

24

Question 19

CR and IR centering for a 1 hour small bowel radiograph should be

Answer 19

At the level of iliac crest

Question 20

Which projection and/or position is most commonly performed during an evacuative proctogram/defecogram

Answer 20

Lateral

Question 21

A pt comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis. Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition

Answer 21

Double-contrast barium enema

Question 22

A pt comes to radiology for double-contrast barium enema. The pt cannot lie on her side during the study. Which of the following projections could replace the lateral rectum projection

Answer 22

Ventral decubitus

Question 23

An infant is brought to the ED with a possible intussusception. Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition

Answer 23

Barium or air enema