RADT 1070 CHAPTER 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RADT 1070 CHAPTER 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Right upper quadrant - Answer- In which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the gallbladder be found? Ala of ilium - Answer- Which radiographic landmark is most reliable to evaluate the posteroanterior (PA) projection of the abdomen for rotation True - Answer- The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach True - Answer- The lateral abdomen position will best demonstrate the prevertebral region Duodenum - Answer- Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shortest? At level of iliac crest - Answer- Where must the CR be centered for an AP supine projection of the abdomen as part of the acute abdominal series CT - Answer- Which of the following imaging modalities often requires the use of intravenous, iodinated contrast media for studies of the abdomen? All of the above - Answer- Which of the following conditions can produce a dynamic bowel obstruction Fibrous adhesions Crohn's disease Intussusception All of the above Right lateral lumbar - Answer- Which of the following abdominal regions would contain the right colic (hepatic) flexure True - Answer- Gonadal shielding can often be used with male patients for the AP supine abdomen projection. False - Answer- Gonadal shielding can be used for a KUB abdomen projection on an adolescent female with possible urinary stones Kidney stone - Answer- Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a clinical indication for an acute abdominal series