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what is the best patient position for imaging the spleen? correct answers right lateral decubitus
the space between the right lobe of the liver and the anterior right kidney is called _______.
correct answers morison's pouch
the texture of the spleen should be compared with that of the _________ correct answers liver
_________ is defined as all of the physical and chemical changes that occur within the body.
correct answers metabolism
the transducer is typically selected for an upper abdominal ultrasound examination is: correct
answers 2.5 - 5 MHz curvilinear
the ___________ protects and contains the lower parts of the intestinal and urinary tracts and the
reproductive organs. correct answers true pelvis
a patient lying on the side, with the right side up, is in the _______________ position. correct
answers left lateral decubitus
when looking at a sagital image on the ultrasound screen, where is the patient's feet? correct
answers right side of the screen
the pancreas is located in which abdominal region? correct answers epigastric
which of the following is the best transducer for a scrotal ultrasound examination? correct
answers 8 - 12 MHz linear
a group of muscles that originate at the hilum of the kidney and lie lateral to the spine is the :
correct answers psoas muscle
when a structure is closer to the trunk of the body midline or point of attachment to the trunk, it
is described as_________. correct answers proximal
the linea alba is found in the : correct answers abdominal wall
retro correct answers behind
peri correct answers around
inter correct answers between
intra correct answers within
the anatomic term posterior is synonomous with _________. correct answers dorsal
,when looking at a transverse image on an ultrasound screen, where is the patient's left side?
correct answers to the right side of the screen
what is the patient asked to do prior to an abdominal ultrasound examination? correct answers
take nothing by mouth 6-8 hours prior to exam
the topmost part of the body, beginning at the head correct answers superior
any plane parallel to the median plane correct answers sagital
away from the point of origin or away from the body correct answers distal
farther from the midline or to the side of the body correct answers lateral
the _________ plane is lengthwise plane running from side to side, dividing the body into
anterior and posterior portions correct answers coronal
intercostal scanning is best done using what kind of transducer? correct answers sector
all transverse supine scans are oriented with the liver on the ______ of the screen correct answers
left
-oma correct answers tumor
stasis correct answers standing still
-itis correct answers inflammation of
cephl- correct answers head
________ is defined the ability to maintain a steady and stable internal environment correct
answers homeostasis
the clinical significance of peritoneal recesses is: correct answers fluid and infection may
accumulate in the recesses
the _________ plane is horizontal to the upright position of the body. this plane divides the body
or any of its parts into upper and lower portions correct answers transverse
when looking at a sagital image on the screen, where is the patient's head? correct answers left
side of the screen
the hernial sac is a diverticulum of the: correct answers peritoneum
the material that covers an organ is known as: correct answers visceral peritoneum
,the central area of the spleen that allows the vascular and lymph structures to emerge is the:
correct answers splenic hilum
which of the following organs is NOT located in the retroperitoneum: gallbladder, prostate,
kidneys, adrenal glands correct answers gallbladder
the renal arteries lie _______ to the renal veins correct answers posterior
the normal bladder wall should be smooth, thin and measure approximately __________ correct
answers 3-6mm
the main arterial supply to the kidney is through the ________ correct answers renal artery
The ________ of the pyramid points toward the sinus, and the ______ lies adjacent to the renal
cortex correct answers apex, base
A cortical bulge in the lateral border of the kidney is call a: correct answers dromedary hump
When both kidneys are located on the same side of the body, they are labeled _________
kidneys correct answers crossed fused
A common finding in people over the age of 50 is ______ correct answers a renal cyst
The renal artery is an anechoic free lumen that carries blood________ correct answers away
from the heart
What is the most echogenic portion of the kidney: correct answers sinus
The ________ is the first layer adjacent to the kidney that forms a tough, fibrous covering
correct answers true capsule
Urine in the major calyces next passes into the correct answers renal pelvis
The space between the right lobe of the liver and the anterior right kidney is ______ correct
answers morison's pouch
What lab test measures the kidney's ability to concentrate urine correct answers specific gravity
The renal vein courses: correct answers anterior to the aorta
A triangular-shaped lesion on the peripheral border of the kidney most likely represents a correct
answers junctional parenchymal defect
The left kidney is in contact with the: correct answers spleen, pancreatic tail, colon, and jejunum
, The renal corpuscle consists of a network of capillaries called ________ correct answers
glomerulus
The ureter meets the kidney at the ________ correct answers uteropelvic junction
True or false: A renal cyst has decreased through transmission correct answers false
Renal fascia is also known as ________ correct answers gerota's fascia
A pelvic kidney has a normal appearance in a ______ location correct answers abnormal
The urethra is located ________ correct answers at the bladder exit
Fusion of the lower pole of the kidneys is called a: correct answers horseshoe kidney
the right kidney is adjacent to the : correct answers liver, second part of the duodenum, and rt
adrenal gland
the functioning unit of the kidney is the ________ correct answers nephron
the medullary pyramids are generally ________ correct answers anechoic
A cystlike enlargement of the distal end of the ureter is called: correct answers a ureterocele
In a sagittal view, the superior pole of the right kidney is located _______ correct answers to the
left of the screen
the inferior mesenteric artery distributes blood to the _____ correct answers left transverse colon,
descending colon, sigmoid, rectum
The ______ flows from the kidney posterior to the SMA and anterior to the aorta to enter the
lateral wall of the IVC correct answers left renal vein
What vascular structure courses transversely from the left kidney going posterior to the SMA and
anterior to the aorta correct answers left renal vein
true or false: the internal iliac arteries provide vascular support to the splenic vein correct
answers false. the internal iliac arteries provide vascular support to the pelvic viscera, sacral
canal, and buttocks
________ are minute, hair-size vessels connecting the arterial and venous systems correct
answers cappilaries
what technical manuever aids in dilating the IVC correct answers valsalva at the end of an
inspiratory effort
what is the best patient position for imaging the spleen? correct answers right lateral decubitus
the space between the right lobe of the liver and the anterior right kidney is called _______.
correct answers morison's pouch
the texture of the spleen should be compared with that of the _________ correct answers liver
_________ is defined as all of the physical and chemical changes that occur within the body.
correct answers metabolism
the transducer is typically selected for an upper abdominal ultrasound examination is: correct
answers 2.5 - 5 MHz curvilinear
the ___________ protects and contains the lower parts of the intestinal and urinary tracts and the
reproductive organs. correct answers true pelvis
a patient lying on the side, with the right side up, is in the _______________ position. correct
answers left lateral decubitus
when looking at a sagital image on the ultrasound screen, where is the patient's feet? correct
answers right side of the screen
the pancreas is located in which abdominal region? correct answers epigastric
which of the following is the best transducer for a scrotal ultrasound examination? correct
answers 8 - 12 MHz linear
a group of muscles that originate at the hilum of the kidney and lie lateral to the spine is the :
correct answers psoas muscle
when a structure is closer to the trunk of the body midline or point of attachment to the trunk, it
is described as_________. correct answers proximal
the linea alba is found in the : correct answers abdominal wall
retro correct answers behind
peri correct answers around
inter correct answers between
intra correct answers within
the anatomic term posterior is synonomous with _________. correct answers dorsal
,when looking at a transverse image on an ultrasound screen, where is the patient's left side?
correct answers to the right side of the screen
what is the patient asked to do prior to an abdominal ultrasound examination? correct answers
take nothing by mouth 6-8 hours prior to exam
the topmost part of the body, beginning at the head correct answers superior
any plane parallel to the median plane correct answers sagital
away from the point of origin or away from the body correct answers distal
farther from the midline or to the side of the body correct answers lateral
the _________ plane is lengthwise plane running from side to side, dividing the body into
anterior and posterior portions correct answers coronal
intercostal scanning is best done using what kind of transducer? correct answers sector
all transverse supine scans are oriented with the liver on the ______ of the screen correct answers
left
-oma correct answers tumor
stasis correct answers standing still
-itis correct answers inflammation of
cephl- correct answers head
________ is defined the ability to maintain a steady and stable internal environment correct
answers homeostasis
the clinical significance of peritoneal recesses is: correct answers fluid and infection may
accumulate in the recesses
the _________ plane is horizontal to the upright position of the body. this plane divides the body
or any of its parts into upper and lower portions correct answers transverse
when looking at a sagital image on the screen, where is the patient's head? correct answers left
side of the screen
the hernial sac is a diverticulum of the: correct answers peritoneum
the material that covers an organ is known as: correct answers visceral peritoneum
,the central area of the spleen that allows the vascular and lymph structures to emerge is the:
correct answers splenic hilum
which of the following organs is NOT located in the retroperitoneum: gallbladder, prostate,
kidneys, adrenal glands correct answers gallbladder
the renal arteries lie _______ to the renal veins correct answers posterior
the normal bladder wall should be smooth, thin and measure approximately __________ correct
answers 3-6mm
the main arterial supply to the kidney is through the ________ correct answers renal artery
The ________ of the pyramid points toward the sinus, and the ______ lies adjacent to the renal
cortex correct answers apex, base
A cortical bulge in the lateral border of the kidney is call a: correct answers dromedary hump
When both kidneys are located on the same side of the body, they are labeled _________
kidneys correct answers crossed fused
A common finding in people over the age of 50 is ______ correct answers a renal cyst
The renal artery is an anechoic free lumen that carries blood________ correct answers away
from the heart
What is the most echogenic portion of the kidney: correct answers sinus
The ________ is the first layer adjacent to the kidney that forms a tough, fibrous covering
correct answers true capsule
Urine in the major calyces next passes into the correct answers renal pelvis
The space between the right lobe of the liver and the anterior right kidney is ______ correct
answers morison's pouch
What lab test measures the kidney's ability to concentrate urine correct answers specific gravity
The renal vein courses: correct answers anterior to the aorta
A triangular-shaped lesion on the peripheral border of the kidney most likely represents a correct
answers junctional parenchymal defect
The left kidney is in contact with the: correct answers spleen, pancreatic tail, colon, and jejunum
, The renal corpuscle consists of a network of capillaries called ________ correct answers
glomerulus
The ureter meets the kidney at the ________ correct answers uteropelvic junction
True or false: A renal cyst has decreased through transmission correct answers false
Renal fascia is also known as ________ correct answers gerota's fascia
A pelvic kidney has a normal appearance in a ______ location correct answers abnormal
The urethra is located ________ correct answers at the bladder exit
Fusion of the lower pole of the kidneys is called a: correct answers horseshoe kidney
the right kidney is adjacent to the : correct answers liver, second part of the duodenum, and rt
adrenal gland
the functioning unit of the kidney is the ________ correct answers nephron
the medullary pyramids are generally ________ correct answers anechoic
A cystlike enlargement of the distal end of the ureter is called: correct answers a ureterocele
In a sagittal view, the superior pole of the right kidney is located _______ correct answers to the
left of the screen
the inferior mesenteric artery distributes blood to the _____ correct answers left transverse colon,
descending colon, sigmoid, rectum
The ______ flows from the kidney posterior to the SMA and anterior to the aorta to enter the
lateral wall of the IVC correct answers left renal vein
What vascular structure courses transversely from the left kidney going posterior to the SMA and
anterior to the aorta correct answers left renal vein
true or false: the internal iliac arteries provide vascular support to the splenic vein correct
answers false. the internal iliac arteries provide vascular support to the pelvic viscera, sacral
canal, and buttocks
________ are minute, hair-size vessels connecting the arterial and venous systems correct
answers cappilaries
what technical manuever aids in dilating the IVC correct answers valsalva at the end of an
inspiratory effort
