with Correct Answers
UGI studies-usually centered where? - Answer-iliac crest (L2-L3 area)
Single contrast demonstrates: - Answer--anatomy
-tonus (contraction)
-abnormalities
Double contrast allows visualization of: - Answer-lumen along w/ any polyps or lesions
Position for BE - Answer-Sims position 35-40 degrees
For BE, adjust IV pole height so that bag is no higher than __ inches above level of
anus - Answer-24inches
Maximum insertion of tip for BE= - Answer-3.5-4 inches
PA axial prone BE - Answer-30-40 caudal
enters at level of ASIS
PA oblique BE - Answer-side elevated 35-45 degrees
CR @ crest 1-2 inches lateral to midline of body
What position best demonstrates the right colic flexure, & ascending and sigmoid
portion of colon? - Answer-RAO//LPO
How many layers does the stomach have? List: - Answer-4
1. outermost-fibrous
2. muscular
3. submucosal
4. innermost-mucosal
Stomach is divided into how many divisions? List - Answer-4
1. Cardia
2. Fundus
3. Body
4. Pyloric portion
Folds in inner mucosal lining of stomach - Answer-ruguae
, Entrance to the stomach:
Controlled by: - Answer-cardiac orifice; cardiac sphincter
What position best demonstrates the left colic flexure, & descending colon? - Answer-
LAO//RPO
Largest gland of the body - Answer-liver
Pancreas produces __ - Answer-insulin
liver produces __ - Answer-bile
which quadrant is the spleen located in? - Answer-LUQ (below the diaphragm, behind
the stomach)
Exocrine produces: - Answer-pancreatic juice to aid in digestion
Endocrine produces: - Answer-insulin & glucagon-gives energy
two blood supplies carry blood to the liver: - Answer-1. hepatic arteries
2. portal veins
list the 4 lobes of the liver: - Answer-1. right lobe (largest)
2. left lobe
3. caudate lobe (posterior)
4. quadrate lobe (inferior)
the salivary glands produce about __ of saliva per day - Answer-1L
largest salivary gland - Answer-parotid
Parotid duct opens into: - Answer-oral vestibule opposite the second upper molar
which gland lies immediately anterior to external ear? - Answer-parotid gland
extends posteriorly from below first lower molar to the angle of the mandible - Answer-
submandibular gland
submandibular duct opens into: - Answer-mouth on side of frenulum
smallest pair of glands; located at floor of mouth beneath sublingual fold - Answer-
sublingual gland
main sublingual duct opens: - Answer-beside the orifice of the submandibular duct
radiographic exam of salivary glands - Answer-sialography