8/23/25, 12:52 AM RTE1503 Final Exam
RTE 1503 Study Guide Final Exam 2025-2026 \newest
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\latest update 2025-2026
Which of the following Psoas major
muscles should be
demonstrated on a well-
exposed abdomen
projection on an average size
patient?
Where is the CR centered for 2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest
the left lateral decubitus
projection of the
abdomen?
The RAO position of the increases the visibility of the esophagus between the vertebrae
esophagus is preferred and heart.
over the left anterior
oblique (LAO) because
it:
Which specific part of the Head
pancreas is
adjacent to the C-loop of the
duodenum?
A radiograph taken during an Have the patient drink during the exposure.
esophagogram using thin
barium mixture
demonstrates that there is
very little
contrast media in the
esophagus. Which of the
following points will
improve filling of the
esophagus? (The exposure
was made on inspiration
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after the last swallow.)
Patient preparation for an None of the above; patient preparation is not needed as
esophagram long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow.
includes NPO before the
procedure.
Why is the right kidney Presence of the liver
usually lower in the
abdomen than the left
kidney?
A high and transverse hypersthenic
stomach would be found
in a(n)___ patient.
Which term describes the Greater curvature
outer, lateral border of the
stomach?
Which of the following Collimation
technical factors will best
enhance a digital image
taken during an upper GI
series?
Which of the following kV 70 to 80
ranges is
recommended for a KUB on
an adult?
The aortic arch and the pulmonary artery
________________create a
normal
indentation seen along the
lateral border of the
esophagus.
Which of the following upper LPO
GI
projections and/or
positions will best
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demonstrate the pylorus
and duodenal bulb in profile
during a double-contrast
study?
A patient comes to Swimmer's lateral position
radiology for an
esophagogram. The
radiologist is
concerned about the
upper portion of the
esophagus, near the level of
T1, which did not visualize
well on the previous
routine projection-position
esophagogram. Which of
the following special
projections and/or
positions would be most
helpful in demonstrating
this region?
The internal prominence or carina
ridge in which the trachea
bifurcates into the right and
left
bronchi is termed the:
What type of solution is Colloidal suspension
formed when barium is
mixed with water?
The two most common jugular notch and vertebra prominens
landmarks for chest
positioning are the:
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RTE 1503 Study Guide Final Exam 2025-2026 \newest
version with complete questions and verified answers
\latest update 2025-2026
Which of the following Psoas major
muscles should be
demonstrated on a well-
exposed abdomen
projection on an average size
patient?
Where is the CR centered for 2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest
the left lateral decubitus
projection of the
abdomen?
The RAO position of the increases the visibility of the esophagus between the vertebrae
esophagus is preferred and heart.
over the left anterior
oblique (LAO) because
it:
Which specific part of the Head
pancreas is
adjacent to the C-loop of the
duodenum?
A radiograph taken during an Have the patient drink during the exposure.
esophagogram using thin
barium mixture
demonstrates that there is
very little
contrast media in the
esophagus. Which of the
following points will
improve filling of the
esophagus? (The exposure
was made on inspiration
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,8/23/25, 12:52 AM RTE1503 Final Exam
after the last swallow.)
Patient preparation for an None of the above; patient preparation is not needed as
esophagram long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow.
includes NPO before the
procedure.
Why is the right kidney Presence of the liver
usually lower in the
abdomen than the left
kidney?
A high and transverse hypersthenic
stomach would be found
in a(n)___ patient.
Which term describes the Greater curvature
outer, lateral border of the
stomach?
Which of the following Collimation
technical factors will best
enhance a digital image
taken during an upper GI
series?
Which of the following kV 70 to 80
ranges is
recommended for a KUB on
an adult?
The aortic arch and the pulmonary artery
________________create a
normal
indentation seen along the
lateral border of the
esophagus.
Which of the following upper LPO
GI
projections and/or
positions will best
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, 8/23/25, 12:52 AM RTE1503 Final Exam
demonstrate the pylorus
and duodenal bulb in profile
during a double-contrast
study?
A patient comes to Swimmer's lateral position
radiology for an
esophagogram. The
radiologist is
concerned about the
upper portion of the
esophagus, near the level of
T1, which did not visualize
well on the previous
routine projection-position
esophagogram. Which of
the following special
projections and/or
positions would be most
helpful in demonstrating
this region?
The internal prominence or carina
ridge in which the trachea
bifurcates into the right and
left
bronchi is termed the:
What type of solution is Colloidal suspension
formed when barium is
mixed with water?
The two most common jugular notch and vertebra prominens
landmarks for chest
positioning are the:
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