Which part of the small intestine has the largest diameter?

Which part of the small intestine is the shortest?

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

Which aspect of the large intestine is located highest, or most superior, in the abdomen?

Which of the following structures is not considered part of the colon?

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

Which part of the large intestine has the widest diameter?

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

What is the term for the three bands of muscle that pull the large intestine into pouches?

Which structure is labeled 6?

Which structure is labeled 1?

Which structure is labeled as number 7?

The ascending colon and upper rectum are intraperitoneal structures.

Which sections of the large intestine will most likely be filled with air with the patient in the prone position during a double-contrast barium enema (BE)?

The part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that synthesizes and absorbs vitamins B and K is:

The circular staircase, or herringbone pattern, is a common radiographic sign for a mechanical ileus.

Meckel diverticulum is best diagnosed with a radionuclide (nuclear medicine) scan.

Which of the following conditions may lead to an adynamic ileus?

Which of the following conditions may produce the “cobblestone” or “string” sign?

Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study?

When are small bowel series deemed to be complete?

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

The enteroclysis procedure is indicated for patients with regional enteritis.

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

The patient must be NPO a minimum of hours before the small bowel series.

The tip of the catheter is advanced to the      during an enteroclysis.

A twisting of the intestine on its own mesentery is termed:

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

The “stovepipe” radiographic sign is often seen with:

The “tapered,” or “corkscrew,” radiographic sign is often seen with:

Which radiographic sign is frequently seen with adenocarcinoma of the large intestine?

Ultrasound, with graded compression, can be used in diagnosing acute appendicitis.

CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis.

Which of the following is classified as an irritant laxative?

Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the use of a cathartic before a barium enema?

Synthetic latex enema tips are safe to use for latex-sensitive patients.

Rectal retention enema tips should be fully inflated by the technologist before beginning a barium enema.

At what stage of respiration should the enema tip be inserted into the rectum?

In what position is the patient placed for the enema tip insertion?

During the initial enema tip insertion, the tip is aimed:

Which of the following pathologic conditions is best demonstrated with evacuative proctography?

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

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

Evacuative proctography is most commonly performed on geriatric patients.

During a colostomy barium enema, a double-contrast retention enema tip is used.

The opening leading into the intestine for the patient with a colostomy is termed the stoma.

The height of the enema bag should not exceed 36 inches (92 cm) above the radiographic table at the beginning of the study.

Which imaging modality can demonstrate abscesses in the retroperitoneum?

Which one of the following imaging modalities and/or procedures is very effective in detecting the Meckel diverticulum?

Which of the following statements is NOT true in regard to a pediatric small bowel series?

What type of enema tip is recommended for a barium enema on an infant?

Central ray and image receptor centering for a 1-hour small bowel radiograph should be:

Which projection and/or position is most commonly performed during an evacuative proctogram?

Why is the posteroanterior (PA) rather than the AP projection recommended for a small bowel series?

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

During a double-contrast barium enema (BE) procedure, the radiologist suspects a polyp in the descending colon. Which position would best demonstrate this?

A radiograph of an AP barium enema (BE) projection reveals poor visualization of the sigmoid due to excessive superimposition of the sigmoid colon and rectum. How can this area be better visualized on the repeat exposure?

A patient comes to radiology for a barium enema (BE). He has a possible fistula extending from the rectum to the urinary bladder. Which one of the following projections and/or positions would best demonstrate the fistula?

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

A patient comes to radiology for a double-contrast barium enema. The patient cannot lie on her side during the study. Which of the following projections could replace the lateral rectum projection?

During a single-contrast barium enema, the radiologist detects a possible defect within the right colic flexure. Which of the following projections and/or positions best demonstrates this region of the colon?

A patient comes to radiology with a history of rectocele. The procedure that best demonstrates this condition is:

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

Which of the following barium enema projections and/or positions provides the greatest amount of gonadal dosage to both male and female patients?

What is another term for the AP axial projection taken during a barium enema procedure?

How much CR angulation is required for the AP axial projection?

While attempting to insert an enema tip into the rectum, the technologist experiences resistance. What should be the next step taken by the technologist?

Why is it important for the technologist to review the patient’s chart and inform the radiologist before beginning the barium enema examination if a biopsy was performed as part of a prior sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy procedure?

Overhead, radiographic projections are often not taken when using digital fluoroscopy.

A single-stage, double-contrast barium enema involves instilling both the negative and positive contrast media at the same time.

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?

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

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

The average time to scan the large intestine during a computed tomography colonography is: