Procedures and Image Analysis 1: Class 3 Abdomen review

This is an AP abdomen performed in the ________________ position.

• supine

• supine (KUB)

• erect (upright)

• lateral

What is the projection and position for this abdominal X-ray?

• Projection = PA Left lateral decubitus position

• Projection = AP Right posterior oblique position

• Projection = AP Right lateral decubitus position

• Projection = AP Left lateral decubitus position

What is the centering for an AP abdomen that includes the pubic symphysis?

• MSP + T7

• MSP + level of iliac crest

• MSP + 1" inferior to the iliac crest

• MSP + 5 cm above level of iliac crest

On this abdominal radiograph, an abnormal air/gas (arrow) is seen on the right side of the abdomen. What is radiographic position was used in this radiograph?

• Left lateral decubitus position

• Right lateral decubitus position

• Dorsal decubitus

• Ventral decubitus

What is a normal routine for an abdomen exam? (select all that apply)

• AP supine

• RLD

• AP upright

• LLD

Which radiographic position(s) and projection(s) would best demonstrate an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? (select all that apply)

• LLD

• Dorsal Decubitus

• Lateral

• AP

• PA

Which radiographic position would best demonstrate free air in the peritoneal cavity if the patient is unable to stand for an upright abdominal image?

• RLD

• LLD

• Upright

• Dorsal decubitus

• Ventral decubitus

Why is the LLD the prefered radiographic position to demonstrate free air in the peritoneal cavity? (select all that apply)

• LLD prevents the superimposition of air in the stomach with air in the peritoneal cavity

• RLD is the prefered radiographic position

• Upright is the prefered position

• Neither LLD or RLD is used to demonstrate free air in the abdomen.

• Free air in the abdomen would show up against the homogeneous density of the liver.

Choose the bony anatomy used to evaluate an abdomen radiograph. (select all that apply)

• Spinous processes

• diaphragm

• Pubic symphysis

• iliac crest

• wings of sacrum and wings of ilium

The definition of peristalsis is:

• Spontaneous movement in the digestive system

• Voluntary movement in the digestive system

• Involuntary motion of abdominal viscera, moves contents of digestive system toward the rectum

• Waves of movement