Question 1

Which of the following factors must be observed for an AP erect abdomen projection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Collimate lower border to level of ASIS.
B)   Use a higher kV technique.
C)   Patient needs to be upright a minimum of 5 minutes before imaging.
D)   Increase SID to 72 inches (183 cm)  to minimize magnification.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a clinical indication for an acute abdominal series?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kidney stone
B)   Obstruction
C)   Infection
D)   Intra-abdominal massE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The prefix pyelo refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)   urinary bladder.
B)   ureter.
C)   renal pelvis.
D)   renal cortex.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the gallbladder be found?

Accepted Answer

A)   Right upper quadrant
B)   Left upper quadrant
C)   Right lower quadrant
D)   Left lower quadrantE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The use of low kV and high mAs is the ideal combination of exposure factors to reduce patient dose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)   Presence of right colic flexure
B)   Presence of the liver
C)   Presence of the stomach
D)   Presence of right suprarenal glandE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

What is the best method to control voluntary motion during abdominal radiography?

Accepted Answer

A)   Short exposure time
B)   Second breath hold
C)   Careful instructions to patient
D)   Use of small focal spotE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

MATCHING
Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures.
-Major abdominal blood vessels (abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

At what level should the central ray (CR) be placed for a left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iliac crest
B)   2 inches (5 cm)  above iliac crest
C)   ASIS
D)   UmbilicusE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following topographic landmarks corresponds to L2-3 vertebral level?

Accepted Answer

A)   Xiphoid process
B)   Inferior costal margin
C)   Jugular notch
D)   ASISE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

A 3-year-old patient comes to radiology for an abdominal study.Even with careful instructions and immobilization,the patient is having difficulty holding still.Which of the following should be done to minimize motion on the radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increase kV.
B)   Decrease SID.
C)   Use a shorter exposure time.
D)   Ask an older experienced radiographer to hold patient.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

To ensure that the diaphragm is included on the erect abdomen projection,the top of the image receptor should be at the approximate level of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   inferior costal margin.
B)   jugular notch.
C)   xiphoid process.
D)   axilla.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 14

Which of the following clinical indications would suggest the need for a dorsal decubitus abdomen position?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aneurysms
B)   Umbilical hernias
C)   Calcification of the aorta
D)   All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 15

The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level.

Accepted Answer

A)   L1
B)   L2-3
C)   T12
D)   L4-5E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Gonadal shielding can often be used with male patients for the AP supine abdomen projection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A 16-year-old female patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible kidney stone.She complains of pain in the right lower pelvis region.Which of the following options should be taken in regard to gonadal shielding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not use it.
B)   Use it on all projections if correctly placed.
C)   Use it on the preliminary projection only.
D)   Ask the patient or her parents for their permission to not shield the gonads.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The greater omentum extends from the transverse colon to the:

Accepted Answer

A)   posterior abdominal wall.
B)   greater curvature of the stomach.
C)   inferior margin of liver.
D)   duodenum.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 19

A dorsal decubitus abdomen is ordered on a patient.The patient is placed on his back on a cart.The CR will enter the left side of the patient with the patient's right side against the image receptor.What type of marker should be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   Right and decubitus markers
B)   Left and decubitus markers
C)   Write "dorsal decubitus" on image after processing.
D)   Do not use any right or left marker, only a decubitus.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

MATCHING
Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures.
-Reproductive organs

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 3: Abdomen

Which of the following factors must be observed for an AP erect abdomen projection?

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Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a clinical indication for an acute abdominal series?

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The prefix pyelo refers to the:

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In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the gallbladder be found?

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The use of low kV and high mAs is the ideal combination of exposure factors to reduce patient dose.

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Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney?

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What is the best method to control voluntary motion during abdominal radiography?

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

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MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Major abdominal blood vessels (abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava)

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At what level should the central ray (CR) be placed for a left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen?

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Which of the following topographic landmarks corresponds to L2-3 vertebral level?

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A 3-year-old patient comes to radiology for an abdominal study.Even with careful instructions and immobilization,the patient is having difficulty holding still.Which of the following should be done to minimize motion on the radiograph?

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To ensure that the diaphragm is included on the erect abdomen projection,the top of the image receptor should be at the approximate level of the:

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Which of the following clinical indications would suggest the need for a dorsal decubitus abdomen position?

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The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level.

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Gonadal shielding can often be used with male patients for the AP supine abdomen projection.

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A 16-year-old female patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible kidney stone.She complains of pain in the right lower pelvis region.Which of the following options should be taken in regard to gonadal shielding?

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The greater omentum extends from the transverse colon to the:

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A dorsal decubitus abdomen is ordered on a patient.The patient is placed on his back on a cart.The CR will enter the left side of the patient with the patient's right side against the image receptor.What type of marker should be used?

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MATCHING Identify the following as being either intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal structures. -Reproductive organs

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