RADR 2331 Final Review questions with
complete solutions
Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study? - correct answer
✔✔Small bowel series
Patient preparation for an esophageal includes NPO x hours before procedure - correct answer
✔✔patient preparation is not needed as long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow;
none
List all of the salivary glands - correct answer ✔✔Parotid, submandibular, sublingual, labial,
buccal, palatine, lingual
What is the suggested dosages of barium sulfate during a upper GI for a pediatric age group of
are 10 years and above? - correct answer ✔✔12 to 16 oz.
T/F Concentrated levels of cholesterol in bile may lead to gall stones - correct answer ✔✔True
A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series. Her clinical history indicates that there may
be a tumor posterior to the stomach. which one of the following projections and/or positions
will best demonstrate this condition? - correct answer ✔✔Right lateral
One radiograph of an upper GI series needs repeating. The technologist is unsure which
projection and/or position is seen on this radiograph. The fundus is filled with barium and the
pylorus and duodenal bulb are profiled and air filled.The patient was recumbent for all
projections. Which projection and/or position needs to be repeated? - correct answer ✔✔LPO
,What is the classification of barium sulfate as a contrast media? - correct answer
✔✔Radiopaque
Is what position is the patient placed for the enema tip insertion for a BE? - correct answer
✔✔Sim's
A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(an) x patient - correct answer
✔✔hypersthenic
The opening between the stomach and esophagus is the - correct answer ✔✔esophagogastric
junction
The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the laft anterior oblique (LAO) because it -
correct answer ✔✔increases the visibility of the esophagus between the vertebrae and heart
Which part of the small intestine is considered to be a Retroperitoneal structure? - correct
answer ✔✔Duodenum
Which of the following is not a main subdivision of the stomach? - correct answer ✔✔Cardium
The esophagus is located x to the trachea - correct answer ✔✔posteriorly
Patient preparation for an adult upper GI series includes - correct answer ✔✔NPO at least 8 hrs
before the procedure
T/F Sodium bicarbonate is often used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series. -
correct answer ✔✔True
The act of swallowing is - correct answer ✔✔deglutition
, While attempting to insert an enema tip into the rectum, the technologist experiences
resistance. what should be the next step taken by the technologist? - correct answer ✔✔Have
the Radiologist insert it using fluoroscopic guidance
Most of the duodenum is usually found to the x of the midline on a sthenic patient - correct
answer ✔✔right
Central ray and image receptor centering for a 15 minute small bowel should be - correct
answer ✔✔2 in. (5cm) above level of the iliac crest
The gall bladder is located more x within the abdomen - correct answer ✔✔anteriorly
How much CR angulation is required for the AP axial projection for the Barium enema? - correct
answer ✔✔30 to 40 degrees Cephalad
Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium? - correct
answer ✔✔Jejunum
Toward which aspect(s) of the stomach will barium gravitate with the patient in a prone
position? - correct answer ✔✔body and pylorus
What is the MINIMUM level of protective apron worn during fluoroscopy? - correct answer
✔✔0.5 mm PB/Eq apron
Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop of the duodenum? - correct answer
✔✔head
Hematemesis - correct answer ✔✔blood in vomit
complete solutions
Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study? - correct answer
✔✔Small bowel series
Patient preparation for an esophageal includes NPO x hours before procedure - correct answer
✔✔patient preparation is not needed as long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow;
none
List all of the salivary glands - correct answer ✔✔Parotid, submandibular, sublingual, labial,
buccal, palatine, lingual
What is the suggested dosages of barium sulfate during a upper GI for a pediatric age group of
are 10 years and above? - correct answer ✔✔12 to 16 oz.
T/F Concentrated levels of cholesterol in bile may lead to gall stones - correct answer ✔✔True
A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series. Her clinical history indicates that there may
be a tumor posterior to the stomach. which one of the following projections and/or positions
will best demonstrate this condition? - correct answer ✔✔Right lateral
One radiograph of an upper GI series needs repeating. The technologist is unsure which
projection and/or position is seen on this radiograph. The fundus is filled with barium and the
pylorus and duodenal bulb are profiled and air filled.The patient was recumbent for all
projections. Which projection and/or position needs to be repeated? - correct answer ✔✔LPO
,What is the classification of barium sulfate as a contrast media? - correct answer
✔✔Radiopaque
Is what position is the patient placed for the enema tip insertion for a BE? - correct answer
✔✔Sim's
A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(an) x patient - correct answer
✔✔hypersthenic
The opening between the stomach and esophagus is the - correct answer ✔✔esophagogastric
junction
The RAO position of the esophagus is preferred over the laft anterior oblique (LAO) because it -
correct answer ✔✔increases the visibility of the esophagus between the vertebrae and heart
Which part of the small intestine is considered to be a Retroperitoneal structure? - correct
answer ✔✔Duodenum
Which of the following is not a main subdivision of the stomach? - correct answer ✔✔Cardium
The esophagus is located x to the trachea - correct answer ✔✔posteriorly
Patient preparation for an adult upper GI series includes - correct answer ✔✔NPO at least 8 hrs
before the procedure
T/F Sodium bicarbonate is often used as a negative contrast medium during an upper GI series. -
correct answer ✔✔True
The act of swallowing is - correct answer ✔✔deglutition
, While attempting to insert an enema tip into the rectum, the technologist experiences
resistance. what should be the next step taken by the technologist? - correct answer ✔✔Have
the Radiologist insert it using fluoroscopic guidance
Most of the duodenum is usually found to the x of the midline on a sthenic patient - correct
answer ✔✔right
Central ray and image receptor centering for a 15 minute small bowel should be - correct
answer ✔✔2 in. (5cm) above level of the iliac crest
The gall bladder is located more x within the abdomen - correct answer ✔✔anteriorly
How much CR angulation is required for the AP axial projection for the Barium enema? - correct
answer ✔✔30 to 40 degrees Cephalad
Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium? - correct
answer ✔✔Jejunum
Toward which aspect(s) of the stomach will barium gravitate with the patient in a prone
position? - correct answer ✔✔body and pylorus
What is the MINIMUM level of protective apron worn during fluoroscopy? - correct answer
✔✔0.5 mm PB/Eq apron
Which specific part of the pancreas is adjacent to the C-loop of the duodenum? - correct answer
✔✔head
Hematemesis - correct answer ✔✔blood in vomit
