Bontrager Chapter 3 Abdomen Exam Questions And Answers

Bontrager Chapter 3 Abdomen Exam Questions And Answers What is the most common abdominal radiograph? - ANSWER- AP supine often called the KUB (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) Plain radiographs are taken without the use of what? - ANSWER- contrast Acute abdominal series may show what? - ANSWER- bowel obstruction perforations involving: free intraperitoneal air excessive fluid in abdomen intra-abdominal mass air outside the digestive tract - ANSWER- intraperitoneal air how many radiographs are taken on an acute abdominal series? - ANSWER- 2 or 3 What 3 muscles are the most important in abdominal radiography - ANSWER- diaphragm, and 2 Psoas majors What 2 muscles should be faintly visible on an abdominal radiograph? - ANSWER- The lateral borders of the 2 Psoas majors What are the accessory organs for the digestive system? - ANSWER- Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Where is the esophagus located? - ANSWER- Mediastinum of the thoracic cavity What are the tree digestive organs within the abdominal cavity? - ANSWER- Stomach, small intestines, and large intestines What is the expandable reservoir for swallowed food and fluids? - ANSWER- Stomach What is the entire digestive system called? - ANSWER- Gastrointestinal (GI) tract Where does the GI tract start? - ANSWER- Stomach What are the 3 parts of the small intestine? - ANSWER- Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum How long is the small intestine? - ANSWER- 4.5-5.5 m (15-18 feet) What is the first portion of the small intestine? - ANSWER- Duodenum What is the shortest but widest of the three segments of the small intestine? - ANSWER- Duodenum What is the proximal portion of the duodenum called? - ANSWER- Duodenal bulb or cap What ducts empty into the Duodenum? - ANSWER- Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas What is the first 2/5 after the Duodenum called? - ANSWER- Jejunum What are the distal 3/5 of the small intestine called? - ANSWER- Ileum What connects the Ileum to the large intestine? - ANSWER- Ileocecal valve Should you see air filling the entire stomach or small intestine on a healthy adult? - ANSWER- No What quadrant does the large intestine begin in? - ANSWER- right lower quadrant (RLQ) What is the portion of the large intestine below the ileocecal valve called? - ANSWER- Cecum What is attached to the posteromedial aspect of the cecum? - ANSWER- Appendix (vermiform appendix) What is the vertical portion of the large intestine above the Cecum? - ANSWER- Ascending colon What quadrant is the Ascending colon in? - ANSWER- right lower quadrant (RLQ) What joins the ascending colon and and transverse colon? - ANSWER- Right colic (hepatic) flexure