DMS 122 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

DMS 122 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS .The smallest lobe of the liver that lies anterior to the inferior vena cava; superior boarder is the ligament venosum a. right lobe b. caudate lobe c. left lobe d. middle lobe - ANSWERS-B .The triad of the portal vein, common bile duct, and hepatic artery entering the liver is known as the: a. porta hepatis b. ligamentum teres c. caudal triad d. falciform ligament - ANSWERS-A .Which of the following is a muscular structure seen in the upper abdomen at the level of the celiac axis? It aligns with the vertebral column before crossing the midline posterior to the IVC and anterior to the aorta. It may be mistaken for the right renal artery a. psoas muscle b. transverse abdominis muscle c. crus of the diaphragm d. rectus abdominis muscle - ANSWERS-C .The most superior aspect of the liver at the end of the diaphragm is the a. dome of the liver b. Glisson's capsule c. portal triad d. Morrison's pouch - ANSWERS-A .The central area of the spleen that allows the vascular and lymph structure to emerge or enter is the a. central zone b. lymphatic zone c. splenic hilum d. splenic triad - ANSWERS-C .Which of the following is a peritoneal reflection that serves as a principle attachment of the liver to the diaphragm? a. ligamentum venosum b. peritoneal cavity c. Glisson's capsule d. falciform ligament - ANSWERS-D .Which of the following is an echogenic linear structure found anterior to the caudate lobe and posterior to the left lobe of the liver? a. ligamentum venosum b. falciform ligament c. ligamentum teres d. round ligament - ANSWERS-A .A group of muscles that originate at the hilum of the kidneys and lie lateral to the spine is the a. crus of the diaphragm b. rectus abdominis c. transverse abdominis d. psoas muscle - ANSWERS-D .The triangular-shaped echogenic structure seen within the left lobe of the liver is the: a. ligamentum teres b. ligamentum venosum c. falciform ligament d. ligamentum of Treitz - ANSWERS-A .A patient lying on the side, with the right side up, is in the _____ position a. right lateral decubitus b. right posterior oblique c. left lateral decubitus d. left posterior oblique - ANSWERS-C .The body of the pancreas lies _____ to the splenic vein. a. posterior b. anterior c. lateral d. medial - ANSWERS-B .The portal confluence is formed by the splenic vein and _____. a. inferior mesenteric vein b. portal vein c. hepatic vein d. superior mesenteric vein - ANSWERS-D .Which artery courses along the anterolateral border of the head of the pancreas? a. hepatic artery b. splenic artery c. cystic artery d. gastroduodenal artery - ANSWERS-D .The transducer typically selected for an upper abdominal ultrasound examination is: a. 8-12 MHz linear b. 5-7 MHz curvilinear c. 2.5-5 MHz curvilinear d. 2.5-5 MHz linear - ANSWERS-C .The main lobar fissure projects from the ____ to the ____ a. right hepatic vein; neck of the gallbladder b. left portal vein; body of the gallbladder c. right portal vein; neck of the gallbladder d. main portal vein; body of the gallbladder - ANSWERS-C .Which of the following patient prep is required before an abdominal ultrasound examination? a. Drink 12 oz of water 1 hour before the exam b. No prep is needed c. NPO 6-8 hours before exam d. NPO 4-6 hours before exam - ANSWERS-C .The normal thickness of the gallbladder wall in a fasting state is: a. 2 mm b. 3 mm c. 4 mm