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Abdomen
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Graduate
03/20/2011

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Term
Which organ produces bile?
Definition
Liver
Term
Which body function does the pancreas perform?
Definition
Production of digestive juices
Term
Which organ stores and concentrates bile?
Definition
Gallbladder
Term
Which substance activates the muscular contraction of the gallbladder?
Definition
Cholecystokinin
Term
The spleen is a part of which body system?
Definition
Lymphatic
Term
In which organ are clusters of islet cells found?
Definition
pancreas
Term
How many major lobes does the liver have?
Definition
2
Term
Which structure forms the mesentery and omenta folds?
Definition
Peritoneum
Term
Which organs blood is supplied by the portal vein?
Definition
Liver
Term
WHich duct is formed by the merging of the right and left hepatic ducts?
Definition
Common hepatic
Term
Which duct is formed by the union of the cystic duct with the common hepatic duct?
Definition
COmmon bile
Term
Where do the pancreatic and common bile ducts terminate?
Definition
Duodenum
Term
Which ducts connects the gallbladder to the common hepatic duct?
Definition
Cystic
Term
Which three projections usually comprise the acute abdomen series for ambulatory patients?
Definition
Supine KUB, AP upright abdomen, and PA chest
Term
To which level of the patient should the IR be centered for the KUB?
Definition
Iliac crests
Term
For the AP upright abdomen radiograph of an adult of average size, why should the IR be slightly raised above the centering level used for the supine KUB radiograph?
Definition
To include the diaphragm
Term
For the KUB radiograph, when should respiration be suspended, and what effect will that have on the patient?
Definition
On full expiration; elevate the diaphragm
Term
Why is it desirable to include the diaphragm in the upright abdomen radiograph?
Definition
To demonstrate free air in the abdomen
Term
Which of the following guidelines is not necessary to follow when deciding whether to use gonadal shielding for the KUB radiograph?
Definition
The permission to use gonadal shielding is granted by the patient.
Term
Which projection should be used to demonstrate free air within the abdominal cavity when the patient is unable to stand for an upright abdomen radiograph?
Definition
AP projection, left lateral decubitus position
Term
WHich projection does not demonstrate free air levels within the abdomen?
Definition
AP projection with the patient supine
Term
What is the major advantage of the PA projection of the abdomen over the AP projection of the abdomen?
Definition
The PA projection reduces the exposure dose to the gonads.
Term
Which radiographic position of the abdomen requires that the patient be placed in the lateral recumbent position on his or her left side and that the CR be directed along the MSP, entering the anterior surface of the patient's abdomen at the level of the iliac crests?
Definition
Left lateral decubitus
Term
Which radiographic position of the abdomen requires that the patient be supine and that the CR be directed to a lateral side of the patient, entering slightly anterior to the MCP?
Definition
Dorsal decubitus
Term
Which radiographic position of the abdomen requires that the patient be placed in the lateral recumbent position on his or her left side, that the IR be placed under the patient and centered to the abdomen at the level of the iliac crests, and that the CR be directed to enter the right side of the patient slightly anterior to the MCP?
Definition
Left Lateral
Term
The lateral projection with the patient placed in the dorsal decubitus position, the left lateral projection, and the left lateral decubitus position of the abdomen all require which of the following?
Definition
The patient should suspend respiration after expiration
Term
For the lateral projection with the patient placed in the dorsal decubitus position, where should the CR enter the patient?
Definition
2" (5cm) anterior to the MCP and 2" above the level of the iliac crests
Term
For the lateral projection with the patient placed in the dorsal decubitus position, which procedure should be performed to ensure that the entire abdomen is included on the radiograph?
Definition
Use support cushions to elevate the patient
Term
Which structures should be examined to see whether the patient was rotated for a lateral projection of the abdomen?
Definition
Pelvis and lumbar vertebrae
Term
Which imaging procedure should be part of the OCG examination?
Definition
Use short exposure times and short scale contrast.
Term
Which procedure most effectively separates the shadows of the gallbladder and vertebrae?
Definition
Rotate the patient in an oblique position
Term
Which projection best demonstrates the stratification of gallstones?
Definition
AP projection, right lateral decubitus position.
Term
Which procedure best demonstrates a gallbladder that is situated in the iliac fossa?
Definition
Place the patient in the supine position
Term
Which projection places the gallbladder closest to the IR?
Definition
PA projection
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