Upper GI
What term describes the abdominal segment of the esophagus that curves sharply to the left after passing through the diaphragm? Hint: It attaches to the stomach.
What is cardiac antrum
Contrast media relies on the __ for contrast visualization.
Photoelectric effect.
Which of the following describes the route of bile after being produced by the liver?
What is Right and left hepatic ducts, common hepatic duct, common bile duct, duodenum.
What term describes a kidney that drops more than two vertebral bodies during a position change from supine to upright?
What is Nephrotosis
When evaluating a PA chest radiograph, a radiologist notes an absence of lung markings and a pleural line on the patient's right side. Which of the following pathologies is the most likely cause for this appearance
What is Pneumothorax
Dilation of the veins in the distal esophagus that is often caused by acute liver disease is termed ___. Hint: "Worm-like"
What is Esophageal varices.
During a Small Bowel Series, it typically takes approximately __ hours for the barium to pass through the ileocecal valve and reach the ascending colon.
What is 2 hours
What procedure uses endoscopy and fluoroscopy for examination and intervention of the biliary tree and associated ducts?
What is Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Which point of constriction of the ureters occurs where the renal pelvis funnels down into the ureter?
What is Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ)
How long should a patient be in the decubitus position prior to exposing a lateral decubitus chest radiograph
What is 5 minutes
The aortic arch and the __ create a normal indentation seen along the lateral border of the esophagus.
left primary bronchus
During a double-contrast barium enema procedure, the radiologist suspects a polyp in the descending colon. Which position would best demonstrate this?
What is Right lateral decubitus
If there is a concern for residual stones in the biliary ducts that were not detected during surgery, the surgeon may place a special catheter in the common bile duct during surgery. This catheter and extends outside of the body and is clamped off until accessed at a later date. The special-shaped catheter is used approximately a week later to image the biliary tree and to locate and possibly remove stones. This later procedure is known as a(n) ___.
What is a T-tube cholangiogram
When upright, the kidneys drop approximately __ inch(es) compared to supine. During inspiration, the kidneys drop approximately __ inch(es).
What is 2 inches; 3 inches
the best practice for obtaining the AP projection of the AC joints with weights is to have the patient
What is strap weights to wrist
What clinical indication occurs when the proximal stomach bulges through an opening of the diaphragm?
What is Hiatal hernia
Why is it important for the technologist to review the patient’s chart and inform the radiologist before beginning the barium enema examination if a biopsy was performed as part of a prior colonoscopy procedure?
What is a possible perforation
Where do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct join together?
What is ampulla of vater
A radiograph of an AP Axial projection taken during a retrograde cystogram reveals that the floor of the bladder is superimposed over the symphysis pubis. How should the technologist correct this positioning?
What is increase CR angulation
what is the recommended CR entrance point for an inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder Lawrence method
What is the axilla
Where is the duodenal bulb typically located in a hyposthenic or asthenic patient?
What is L3 / L4
What CR angulation is required for the AP Axial sigmoid projection taken during a barium enema examination?
What is 30 to 40 degrees caudad
This controls the flow of bile
Which radiographic procedure involves injecting contrast into a vein and is used to visualize the entire urinary system including the renal pelvises, minor calyxes, major calyces, ureters, and urinary bladder?
What is Intravenous Urogram (IVU).
What is the degree of obliquity needed for the scapular Y projection of the shoulder
What is 45-60