Question 1

Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.) 
-Obstruction of the small intestine due to the cessation of peristalsis

Accepted Answer

A)  Ileus
B)  Neoplasm
C)  Meckel diverticulum
D)  Malabsorption syndrome (sprue) 
E)  EnteritisF) Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease) G) GiardiasisH) Adynamic or paralytic ileus H

Question 2

Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is considered as an effective alternative to endoscopic colonoscopy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which part of the small intestine makes up three-fifths of its entirety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duodenum
B)  Jejunum
C)  Ileum
D)  Ilium

Question 4

Why is oral contrast media sometimes given during computed tomography colonography?

Accepted Answer

A)  To determine if a fistula is present
B)  To mark or "tag" possible fecal matter
C)  To demonstrate possible diverticula
D)  To prevent spasm of the large intestine

Question 5

A patient comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis.Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single-contrast barium enema
B)  Double-contrast barium enema
C)  Evacuative proctogram
D)  Small bowel series

Question 6

Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ileum
B)  Jejunum
C)  Cecum
D)  Duodenum

Question 7

A telescoping, or invagination, of one part of the intestine into another is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticulosis.
B)  volvulus.
C)  intussusception.
D)  colitis.

Question 8

Which part of the colon has the greatest amount of potential movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Descending colon
B)  Transverse colon
C)  Sigmoid colon
D)  Ascending colon

Question 9

Which specific aspect of the large intestine must be demonstrated during evacuative proctography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmoid colon
B)  Haustra
C)  Anorectal angle
D)  Rectal ligament

Question 10

An infant is brought to the ED with a possible intussusception.Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small bowel enema
B)  Small bowel series
C)  Defecography
D)  Barium or air enema

Question 11

Evacuative proctography is most commonly performed on geriatric patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

Which structure is labeled 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ascending colon
B)  Left colic flexure
C)  Right colic flexure
D)  Sigmoid colon

Question 13

The ideal kV range for a double-contrast barium enema is:

Accepted Answer

A)  70 to 80.
B)  90 to 100.
C)  100 to 125.
D)  130 to 140.

Question 14

For an average adult, the amount of barium ingested is one 16-oz cup for a small-bowel-only series.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left colic flexure
B)  Right colic flexure
C)  Sigmoid colon
D)  Cecum

Question 16

Which part of the large intestine has the widest diameter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Descending colon
B)  Transverse colon
C)  Cecum
D)  Ascending colon C

Question 17

During barium enema fluoroscopy, the radiologist detects a possible defect in the right colic flexure.He asks the technologist to produce a radiograph that will best demonstrate this region of the large intestine.Which one of the following positions will accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  LAO
B)  AP axial projection
C)  AP recumbent
D)  LPO

Question 18

CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The term describing a double-contrast small bowel procedure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  two-stage small bowel procedure.
B)  diagnostic intubation.
C)  enteroclysis.
D)  none of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following positions best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

Accepted Answer

A)  LPO
B)  Left lateral decubitus
C)  Left lateral
D)  Left anterior oblique (LAO)

Exam 13: Lower Gi System

Match each of the definitions or descriptions with the corresponding pathologic indication for the small bowel series.(Use each option only once.) -Obstruction of the small intestine due to the cessation of peristalsis

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Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is considered as an effective alternative to endoscopic colonoscopy.

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Which part of the small intestine makes up three-fifths of its entirety?

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Why is oral contrast media sometimes given during computed tomography colonography?

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A patient comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis.Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition?

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Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium?

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A telescoping, or invagination, of one part of the intestine into another is termed:

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Which part of the colon has the greatest amount of potential movement?

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Which specific aspect of the large intestine must be demonstrated during evacuative proctography?

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An infant is brought to the ED with a possible intussusception.Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition?

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Evacuative proctography is most commonly performed on geriatric patients.

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Which structure is labeled 1?

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The ideal kV range for a double-contrast barium enema is:

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For an average adult, the amount of barium ingested is one 16-oz cup for a small-bowel-only series.

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Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon?

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Which part of the large intestine has the widest diameter?

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During barium enema fluoroscopy, the radiologist detects a possible defect in the right colic flexure.He asks the technologist to produce a radiograph that will best demonstrate this region of the large intestine.Which one of the following positions will accomplish this goal?

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CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

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The term describing a double-contrast small bowel procedure is:

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Which of the following positions best demonstrates the left colic flexure?

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