RAD-146 UPPER GI QUIZ 1 + 2

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  1. which body habitus projects the stomach in the lowest and most vertical
    asthenic
  2. which UGI position demonstrates and air filled pylorus and duodenal bulb in profile
    AP
    RAO
    PA
    LPO
    LPO
  3. the CR for an RAO of the stomach on a hypersthenic patient is directs to the level of
    t12
    l1
    l2
    l3
    t12
  4. how is the valsalva maneuver performed
    ask patient to hold breath to increase abdominal pressure as if they were doing a bowel movement w/o doing it
  5. the CR for an asthenic pt is generally ____ than the average body type
    2in lower
    2in higher
    5 in lower
    5in higher
    2in lower
  6. a pt in an RAO position of the stomach during an UGI is rotated anywhere from ___ to ____ degrees depending on the pt body habitus
    40 to 70 deg
  7. the obliquity of a hypersthenic pt in a RAO UGI is ______
    70 deg
  8. what portion of the stomach is located most inferior
    cardiac notch
    body
    pylorus
    fundus
    pylorus
  9. what portion of the stomach is located most anterior
    body
  10. what is pt prep for a UGI exam
    • NPO from midnight to morning of appt
    • no chewing gum smoking eating or drinking
    • and certain meds held for s4 hrs prior to exam
  11. which UGi position demonstrates the retrogastric space
    rt lateral
  12. which alternate position could be performed to better visualize a hypersthenic stomach
    PA axial with a 35-45 deg cephalic angle
  13. List the five routine positions of the UGI
    why is the order important
    • ap lpo pa rao rt. lateral
    • to keep barium in the stomach and to keep it from leaving into the duodenum
  14. List two contraindications tp the use of barium sulfate
    allergies or history of perforations and lacerations in the abdominal cavity
  15. when the stomach is empty the lining is thrown into numerous longitudinal gastric folds common called..
    rugae
  16. A _____ is a condition where a portion of the stomach has pushed through the diaphragmatic opening
    hiatal hernia
  17. why is a double contrast used over a single contrast study
    to view gastric mucosa lining
  18. what position view the pyloric region and duodenal bulb in profile with barium filled
    RAO position
  19. why would the valsalva or water test be performed
    for esophageal reflux
  20. the act of swallowing is called
    deglutition
  21. during the act of swallowing the ______ closes off the nasopharynx to prevent swallowed material from regurgitating into the nose
    soft palate
  22. as the esophagus descends two indentations can be seen on an esophagram which is the most inferior indentation that occurs because of the presence of what structure
    left bronchus
  23. which section of the pharynx extends from the soft palate to the epiglottis
    orophraynx
  24. the three functions of the digestive system include
    • intake and digestion
    • absorption
    • elimination
  25. is the esophagus located anterior to the larynx and trachea
    t or f
    false
  26. what is the routine for post flouro esophogram radiographs
    ap rao rt. lateral
  27. the esophagus begins at level of ___
    c6
  28. the cr location for most routine esophagram positions is at the level of ___
    t-6
  29. degree of obliquity for an rao esophagram
    35-40
  30. the abdominal portion of the esophagus measuring btw 1 and 2 cm is called ___
    cardiac antrum
  31. what term refers to the opening between the esophagus and the stomach
    cardiac orifice
  32. saliva contains certain enzymes that begin the digestion of _____
    starch
  33. _____ is a wavelike series of muscular contractions propelling solid and semisolid material thru all portions of the alimentary canal
    peristalsis
  34. the end products of protein digestion ____
    amino acids

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