Question 1

When a series of diagnostic tests is scheduled for a patient,examinations involving the use of barium are usually scheduled:

Accepted Answer

A)  before radiographic studies of the urinary tract. 
B)  before radiographic studies of the biliary system. 
C)  before computed tomography scans of the abdomen. 
D)  last. 
A)  before radiographic studies of the urinary tract. 
B)  before radiographic studies of the biliary system. 
C)  before computed tomography scans of the abdomen. 
D)  last. D

Question 2

A black,tarry substance in the stool is an indication of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hirschsprung's disease. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract. 
D)  bleeding from hemorrhoids in the rectum. 
A)  Hirschsprung's disease. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract. 
D)  bleeding from hemorrhoids in the rectum. C

Question 3

Gastroscopy and sigmoidoscopy are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoroscopic studies using barium sulfate. 
B)  radiographic studies using barium and glucagon. 
C)  methods of examining the small intestine. 
D)  fiberoptic examinations. 
A)  fluoroscopic studies using barium sulfate. 
B)  radiographic studies using barium and glucagon. 
C)  methods of examining the small intestine. 
D)  fiberoptic examinations. D

Question 4

When a cleansing enema is administered,the patient should be placed in the _____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)  supine 
B)  Fowler's 
C)  prone 
D)  Sims' 
A)  supine 
B)  Fowler's 
C)  prone 
D)  Sims'

Question 5

When glucagon is given to enhance hypotonic duodenography or a double-contrast upper gastrointestinal series,it is administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenously or intramuscularly. 
B)  orally in tablet form. 
C)  orally, mixed with the barium. 
D)  rectally. 
A)  intravenously or intramuscularly. 
B)  orally in tablet form. 
C)  orally, mixed with the barium. 
D)  rectally.

Question 6

A procedure often included in an upper gastrointestinal series in which the patient's head may be lowered and the patient is instructed to stop breathing and bear down is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis. 
B)  the Trendelenburg procedure. 
C)  the Valsalva maneuver. 
D)  pylorospasm. 
A)  anastomosis. 
B)  the Trendelenburg procedure. 
C)  the Valsalva maneuver. 
D)  pylorospasm.

Question 7

When a barium enema is prepared for a patient with Hirschsprung's disease,the barium should be mixed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  tap water. 
B)  normal saline. 
C)  soapsuds. 
D)  glycerin and water. 
A)  tap water. 
B)  normal saline. 
C)  soapsuds. 
D)  glycerin and water.

Question 8

Fecal matter expelled from a colostomy is more odorous and more irritating to the skin when the:

Accepted Answer

A)  colostomy is temporary. 
B)  colostomy has recently been performed. 
C)  colostomy is in the proximal portion of the colon. 
D)  distal portion of the bowel has been removed. 
A)  colostomy is temporary. 
B)  colostomy has recently been performed. 
C)  colostomy is in the proximal portion of the colon. 
D)  distal portion of the bowel has been removed.

Question 9

When a patient has expelled only a part of the enema and is unable to expel the remainder,you should encourage the patient to:

Accepted Answer

A)  try harder. 
B)  walk around for a few minutes. 
C)  drink water. 
D)  hold very still. 
A)  try harder. 
B)  walk around for a few minutes. 
C)  drink water. 
D)  hold very still.

Question 10

Patients who require priority scheduling for studies that require fasting are:
1)emergencies.
2)diabetic patients.
3)infants and small children.
4)geriatric patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 only 
C)  1, 2, and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, and 4 
A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 only 
C)  1, 2, and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 11

As a result of its hygroscopic nature,the oral or rectal administration of barium sulfate poses a risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypervolemia. 
B)  barium impaction. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  diverticulosis. 
A)  hypervolemia. 
B)  barium impaction. 
C)  diarrhea. 
D)  diverticulosis.

Question 12

Preparation for an upper gastrointestinal examination usually requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting. 
B)  low-residue diet. 
C)  enemas. 
D)  suppositories. 
A)  fasting. 
B)  low-residue diet. 
C)  enemas. 
D)  suppositories.

Question 13

The substance used to provide radiographic contrast in the gastrointestinal tract of patients who may have a perforation of the alimentary canal is:

Accepted Answer

A)  barium sulfate. 
B)  water-soluble iodine compound. 
C)  iodized oil. 
D)  glucagon. 
A)  barium sulfate. 
B)  water-soluble iodine compound. 
C)  iodized oil. 
D)  glucagon.

Question 14

What drug is sometimes administered to relax the stomach and duodenum during a double-contrast upper gastrointestinal series?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucosamine 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Glucophage 
D)  Glutaraldehyde 
A)  Glucosamine 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Glucophage 
D)  Glutaraldehyde

Question 15

Following a gastrointestinal study involving the administration of barium,the patient is usually instructed to take a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  enema. 
B)  laxative. 
C)  suppository. 
D)  bath. 
A)  enema. 
B)  laxative. 
C)  suppository. 
D)  bath.

Question 16

Barium enema administration differs from cleansing enema administration with respect to the:
1)height of the enema bag.
2)amount of liquid used.
3)size of the catheter.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  1 and 2 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  1 and 2 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 17

An examination performed specifically for the detection of lesions in the duodenum distal to the duodenal bulb and for the diagnosis of pancreatic disease is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotonic duodenography. 
B)  defecography. 
C)  enteroclysis. 
D)  double-contrast barium enema. 
A)  hypotonic duodenography. 
B)  defecography. 
C)  enteroclysis. 
D)  double-contrast barium enema.

Question 18

Tap water used for a cleansing enema should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  cold (70°F). 
B)  body temperature (98.6°F). 
C)  tepid (105°F). 
D)  hot (120°F). 
A)  cold (70°F). 
B)  body temperature (98.6°F). 
C)  tepid (105°F). 
D)  hot (120°F).

Question 19

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)is an example of which type of cathartic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulk 
B)  Emollient 
C)  Saline 
D)  Stimulant 
A)  Bulk 
B)  Emollient 
C)  Saline 
D)  Stimulant

Question 20

Which of the following conditions cause(s)weakening and inflammation of the colon?
1)Ulcerative colitis
2)Diverticulitis
3)Hemorrhoids
4)Hiatal hernia

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 only 
C)  1, 2, and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, and 4 
A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 only 
C)  1, 2, and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, and 4

When a series of diagnostic tests is scheduled for a patient,examinations involving the use of barium are usually scheduled:

A black,tarry substance in the stool is an indication of:

Gastroscopy and sigmoidoscopy are examples of:

When a cleansing enema is administered,the patient should be placed in the _____ position.

When glucagon is given to enhance hypotonic duodenography or a double-contrast upper gastrointestinal series,it is administered:

A procedure often included in an upper gastrointestinal series in which the patient's head may be lowered and the patient is instructed to stop breathing and bear down is called:

When a barium enema is prepared for a patient with Hirschsprung's disease,the barium should be mixed with:

Fecal matter expelled from a colostomy is more odorous and more irritating to the skin when the:

When a patient has expelled only a part of the enema and is unable to expel the remainder,you should encourage the patient to:

Patients who require priority scheduling for studies that require fasting are: 1)emergencies. 2)diabetic patients. 3)infants and small children. 4)geriatric patients.

As a result of its hygroscopic nature,the oral or rectal administration of barium sulfate poses a risk of:

Preparation for an upper gastrointestinal examination usually requires:

The substance used to provide radiographic contrast in the gastrointestinal tract of patients who may have a perforation of the alimentary canal is:

What drug is sometimes administered to relax the stomach and duodenum during a double-contrast upper gastrointestinal series?

Following a gastrointestinal study involving the administration of barium,the patient is usually instructed to take a(n):

Barium enema administration differs from cleansing enema administration with respect to the: 1)height of the enema bag. 2)amount of liquid used. 3)size of the catheter.

An examination performed specifically for the detection of lesions in the duodenum distal to the duodenal bulb and for the diagnosis of pancreatic disease is:

Tap water used for a cleansing enema should be:

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)is an example of which type of cathartic?

Which of the following conditions cause(s)weakening and inflammation of the colon? 1)Ulcerative colitis 2)Diverticulitis 3)Hemorrhoids 4)Hiatal hernia

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Exam 9: Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract

When a series of diagnostic tests is scheduled for a patient,examinations involving the use of barium are usually scheduled:

A black,tarry substance in the stool is an indication of:

Gastroscopy and sigmoidoscopy are examples of:

When a cleansing enema is administered,the patient should be placed in the _____ position.

When glucagon is given to enhance hypotonic duodenography or a double-contrast upper gastrointestinal series,it is administered:

A procedure often included in an upper gastrointestinal series in which the patient's head may be lowered and the patient is instructed to stop breathing and bear down is called:

When a barium enema is prepared for a patient with Hirschsprung's disease,the barium should be mixed with:

Fecal matter expelled from a colostomy is more odorous and more irritating to the skin when the:

When a patient has expelled only a part of the enema and is unable to expel the remainder,you should encourage the patient to:

Patients who require priority scheduling for studies that require fasting are: 1)emergencies. 2)diabetic patients. 3)infants and small children. 4)geriatric patients.

As a result of its hygroscopic nature,the oral or rectal administration of barium sulfate poses a risk of:

Preparation for an upper gastrointestinal examination usually requires:

The substance used to provide radiographic contrast in the gastrointestinal tract of patients who may have a perforation of the alimentary canal is:

What drug is sometimes administered to relax the stomach and duodenum during a double-contrast upper gastrointestinal series?

Following a gastrointestinal study involving the administration of barium,the patient is usually instructed to take a(n):

Barium enema administration differs from cleansing enema administration with respect to the: 1)height of the enema bag. 2)amount of liquid used. 3)size of the catheter.

An examination performed specifically for the detection of lesions in the duodenum distal to the duodenal bulb and for the diagnosis of pancreatic disease is:

Tap water used for a cleansing enema should be:

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)is an example of which type of cathartic?

Which of the following conditions cause(s)weakening and inflammation of the colon? 1)Ulcerative colitis 2)Diverticulitis 3)Hemorrhoids 4)Hiatal hernia

Introduction to Radiography

Professional Roles and Behaviors

Professional Attitudes and Communications

Safety, Transfer, and Positioning

Infection Control

Patient Care and Assessment

Medications and Their Administration

Dealing with Acute Situations

Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques

Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments

Special Imaging Modalities

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