Exam 4: Abdomen

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal image performed with the patient in the upright position?

If a patient is unable to stand for an upright AP abdominal image,which position should be used?

Which two of the following organs lie in the pelvic cavity? (Select all that apply.)

Demonstrating small amounts of intraperitoneal gas in patients with an acute abdomen is often necessary.How long should the patient lie in the left lateral position before the exposure is made?

What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the supine position?

The inner portion of the sac that covers the abdominal organs is termed the:

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an upright PA abdominal image?

All of the following organs lie in the abdominal cavity,except:

The space between the two layers of peritoneum is called the:

The outer portion of the sac that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is termed the:

The serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic walls is called the:

All of the following are used to evaluate rotation on a KUB image,except:

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal image obtained in the left lateral decubitus position?

For which two of the following projections of the abdomen is the x-ray beam placed in the horizontal position? (Select all that apply.)

What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position?

What is the respiration phase for an AP or PA abdominal image obtained with the patient in the upright position?

The pathologic accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is termed:

Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal image performed with the patient in the supine position?

The central-ray angulation for an AP abdominal image is:

Which structures are outlined with dots in this AP image of the abdomen?