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| Which position should the patient be placed in to insert the enema tip for a barium enema |
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| The opening between the small intestine and the large intestine is called the |
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| What is the length of the average adult SMALL intestine |
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| The contraction waves by which the digestive tube moves its contents toward the rectum are called |
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| The first small intestine radiograph is taken how many minutes after the patient drinks barium |
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| Preparation of the intestinal tract for examination of the colon includes |
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| laxatives, dietary restrictions, cleansing enemas |
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| At which plane is the central ray positioned for the PA oblique projections (LAO or RAO) of the large intestine |
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| a longitudinal place 1 to 2 inches lateral to the midline of the body on the elevated side |
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| What is the central-ray angulation for the PA axial of the large intestine |
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| Where is the IR centered for all DECUBITUS projections of the large intestine |
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| which of the following radiographs are taken during a SINGLE CONTRAST barium enema |
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| "spot" radiographs, "filled" colon radiographs, post evacuation radiographs |
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| At what level is the center of the IR positioned for a LATERAL projection of the rectosigmoid area |
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| Which of the following demonstrates the rectum and rectosigmoid area in a trial axial projection |
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| The small intestine is divided into how many distinct portions |
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| "High-density" barium sulfate is used primarily for |
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| double-contrast intestine exams |
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| The central ray angulation for the AP axial projection of the large intestine |
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| 30 to 40 degrees cephalad |
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| The jejunum and ileum are attached to the posterior wall of the abdomen by the |
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| Which plane is centered to the grid for the lateral projection of the large intestine |
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| Which of the following examinations requires the use of time markers on the radiographs |
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| The widest portion of the small bowel is the |
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| The main functions of the large intestine are |
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| reabsorption of fluids, elimination of waste products |
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| Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the ascending colon |
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| The main functions of the small bowel are |
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| digestion of food, absorption of food |
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| Which methods are used to administer barium for a radiographs examination of the small intestine |
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| by mouth, reflex filling, enteroclysis |
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| The general term used to describe the surgical procedure of forming an artificial opening to the intestine for the passage of fecal material is |
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| Where is the IR centered for radiographs of the small intestine that are taken within minutes of drinking the barium |
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| 2 inches above the iliac crests |
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| How long does it take barium to go through the alimentary canal and reach the rectum |
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| High density barium sulfate is used primarily for |
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| double contrast intestine exams |
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| At what level is the center of the IR positioned for a lateral projection of the rectosigmoid area |
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Definition
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| At which plane is the central ray positioned for the PA oblique projections (LAO or RAO) of the large intestine |
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| a longitudinal place 1 to 2 inches lateral to the midline father body on the elevated side |
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| For all projections of the esophagus, the top of the IR is positioned at |
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| For which type of body habits is the large intestine bunched together and positioned very low int he abdomen |
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| For which type of body habits is the stomach almost horizontal |
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| For which type of body habits is the stomach nearly vertical |
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| How far above the anus is the enema bah placed during barium enema |
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| How far is the enema tip inserted into the rectum for a colon examination |
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| How long does it take to go through the alimentary canal and reach the rectum |
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| How long is the entire alimentary canal |
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| Methods of performing a double contrast barium enema include |
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| singles tage procedure, two stage procedure |
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| methods of radiographically examine the colon include |
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| single contrasted double contrast |
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| One of the most important technical considerations in gastrointestinal radiography is |
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| Preparation of the intestinal tract for examination of the colon includes |
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| laxatives, dietary restrictions, cleansing enemas |
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| The PA oblique projection of the colon done in the LAO position clearly demonstrates the |
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| The ascending portion of the colon joins the transverse colon at the |
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| The central ray angulation for the AP axial projection of the large intestine is |
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| 30 to 40 degrees cephalad |
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Term
| The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct usually unite to form the |
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| The contraction waves by which the digestive tube moves its contents toward the rectum are called |
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| The degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the large intestine is |
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| The duodenum joins the jejunum at a sharp curve called the |
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| The entire colon is best demonstrated in which projection |
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| The folds of the thigh inner lining of the stomach are termed the |
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| The general term used to describe the surgical procedure of forming an artificial opening to the intestine for the passage of fecal material is |
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| The jejunum and ileum are attached to the posterior wall of the abdomen by the |
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| The large intestine is made up of a series of pouches called the |
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| The main functions of the small bowel are |
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| digestion of food, absorption of food |
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| The most common contrast medium used for radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract is |
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| The most distal portion of the small intestine is the |
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| The mucosa of the small intestine contains a series of fingerlike projections called |
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| The opening between the small intestine and the large intestine is called the |
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| The opening between the stomach and the small intestine is termed the |
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| The opening inside the duodenum where pancreatic enzymes and bile enter is called the |
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| The patient preparation for a small intestine examination is |
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| food and fluid withheld after the evening meal and no breakfast |
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| The pouch like portion of the large intestine that is situated below the junction of the ileum and colon is the |
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| The respiration phase for all projections of the large intestine is |
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| The vermiform appendix of the colon is attached to the |
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| The wall of the colon is composed of how many layers |
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| The wall of the small intestine is composed of how many coats |
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| The widest portion of the small bowel is |
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| What is the average degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum |
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| What is the central ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the large intestine |
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| What is the length of the average adult small intestine |
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| What ist he length of the large intestine |
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| Where is the IR centered for all decubitus projections of the large intestine |
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Definition
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| Where is the IR centered for delayed radiographs of the small intestine |
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Definition
| level of the iliac crests |
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| Where is the IR centered for radiographs of the small intestine that are taken within 30 minutes of drinking the barium |
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Definition
| 2 inches above the iliac crests |
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| Which drug may be given to the patient before a double contrast examination of the stomach to relax the GI tract |
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Definition
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| Which of the following are advantages of using the recumbent portion for radiographs of esophagus |
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Definition
| varies are better filled, more complete contrast filling especially proximal part |
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| Which of the following are competes of the alimentary canal |
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Definition
| mouth and pharynx, stomach and intestine |
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| Which of the following are essential oblique projections of the stomach and duodenum |
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Definition
AP projection, LPO
PA projection, RAO |
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| Which of the following are essential projections for examination of the small intestine |
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| Which of the following are included as components of the alimentary canal |
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| Which of the following contrast mediums are used for examinations of the gastrointestinal tract |
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Definition
| air, barium sulfate, water-double iodinated solution |
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| Which of the following is true regarding inflation of the retention balloon for a barium enema |
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Definition
| it should be inflated by the radiologist using fluoroscopy |
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| Which of the following will demonstrate the duodenal bulb and loop in profile |
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| Which plane is centered to the grid for a lateral projection of the large intestine |
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| Which projection is used for radiographs made during defecography |
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| Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the ascending colon |
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| Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the lateral aspect of the ascending colon and the medial aspect of the descending colon, when the colon is inflamed with air |
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Definition
| AP, left lateral decubitus |
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| Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the left colic flexure |
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| Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the posterior portions of the colon |
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Definition
| lateral, ventral decubitus |
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| Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the right colic flexure |
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| Which projection of the colon will best demonstrate the medial aspect of the ascending colon and the lateral aspect of the descending colon when the colon is inflated with air |
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| AP, right lateral decubitus |
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| Which projections taken during a barium enema will demonstrate the rectosigmoid area |
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Definition
| lateral, PA axial, AP axial |
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Term
| Which projections will clearly demonstrate the descending colon |
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Definition
Pa oblique, LAO
AP oblique, RPO |
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| Which projections will clearly demonstrate the right colic flexure |
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AP oblique, LPO
PA oblique, RAP |
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