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UGI/ESOPHOGRAM EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: The musculomembranous passage that extends from the pharynx to the

stomach is what?

Answer:

The Esophagus

Question 2: What are the 3 main subdivisions of the stomach?

Answer:

The Fundus. The Body. The Pylorus.

Question 3: What are the 5 most common projections for an UGI series?

Answer:

RAO, PA, Right Lateral, LPO, AP

Question 4: Where can gastric ulcers be located?

Answer:

Gastric ulcers can be located anywhere in the stomach except in the duodenum

Question 5: Where can peptic ulcers be located?

Answer:

Peptic ulcers can be located anywhere in the stomach Question 6: Which device in a digital fluoroscopy system converts analog into a digital signal?

Answer:

CCD Question 7: When would the optional swimmer's lateral projection be performed for the Esophagus?

Answer:

When the proximal Esophagus is the area of interest.Question 8: Which 3 pairs of salivary glands are accessory organs of digestions associated with the mouth?

Answer:

Parotid, Sublingual, Submaxillary/Submandibular Question 9: What is teh purpose of the PA axial prjection for the hypersthenic patient during an Upper GI?

Answer:

To prevent superimposition of the pylorus over the duodenal bulb, as well as to better visualize the greater & lesser curvature

Question 10: Name the parts of the alimentary canal

Answer:

Oral cavity (mouth), Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine & Anus Question 11: What 2 abdominal organs are most dramatically affected in relation to location, by body habitus?

Answer:

Stomach & Gallbladder

Question 12: What part of the UGI tract is a common site for ulcer disease?

Answer:

The duodenal bulb

Question 13: What is the radiographioc appearance of ulcers?

Answer:

Lucent-Halo sign appearing during an UGI. May appear as a crater.Question 14: List the end products of digestion for the following classes of food; Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Answer:

Carbohydrates-Simple Sugars, Lipids-Fatty Acids, Proteins-Amino Acids Question 15: Which capability on most digital fluoroscopy systems demonstrates dynamic flow of contrast media through the GI tract?

Answer:

CineLoop Capability

Question 16: What are the 2 parts of the pylorus?

Answer:

Pyloric Antrum & Pyloric Canal Question 17: When should respiration be suspended for UGI radiographic projections?

Answer:

On expiration Question 18: What is a substance that is not an enzyme, but serves to emulsify fats?

Answer:

Bile

Question 19: which procedure is often performed to detect early signs of GERD?

Answer:

Endoscopy

Question 20: What are the 4 radiographic tests that may be performed to detect signs of GERD?

Answer:

Breathing Exercise, Water Test, Compression Technique, Toe Touch Question 21: Why should cigarette & gum chewing be restricted before an Upper GI series?

Answer:

Both activities increase the gastric secretions.Question 22: What is the junction of the Duodenum & Jejunum? What holds it in place?

Answer:

Duodenal-Jejunal Flexure is the juntion. The Ligament of Trietz holds it in place.Question 23: Where is the air/gas & Barium distribution when the patient is in the following; supine, prone, erect?

Answer:

Supine: Air is in the body & pylorus. Barium is in the fundus & portion of the body. Prone: Air rises to the posterior fundus. Barium is in the body & the pylorus. Erect: Air is in the fundus. Barium is in the body & pylorus.

Question 24: What are the 4 parts of the duodenum?

Answer:

1) Superior portion (contains the duodenal bulb) 2) Descending portion (contains duodenal papilla) 3) Horizontal portion 4) Ascending portion Question 25: What substances are directly absorbed by the stomach? Or what substances are ingested, but not digested?

Answer:

Vitamins, Minerals & Water Question 26: Is most of the duodenum usually found to the left, or the right of the midline on a sthenic patient?

Answer:

To the right of the midline