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What is the purpose of mixing positive BaSO4 contrast media with negative CO2 contrast media?
What is the purpose of mixing positive BaSO4 contrast media with negative CO2 contrast media?
- To enhance digital fluoroscopy
- To prolong tube lifespan
- To reduce patient dose
- To coat the mucosa for better contrast visualization (correct)
What are the exposure factors for radiography?
What are the exposure factors for radiography?
- kV: 100-130; mAs: AEC or high mA (correct)
- kV: 70-90; mAs: low mA
- kV: 80-100; mA: 1-5
- kV: 120-150; mAs: constant
What is an advantage of digital over conventional fluoroscopy?
What is an advantage of digital over conventional fluoroscopy?
- Use of film/screen cassettes
- Cinefluoroscopy capability
- Multiple frame formatting (correct)
- Use of image intensifier
Which is a cardinal principle of radiation protection during fluoroscopy exposure?
Which is a cardinal principle of radiation protection during fluoroscopy exposure?
"Barium Swallow" is also known as:
"Barium Swallow" is also known as:
"Barium Meal" is indicated for:
"Barium Meal" is indicated for:
What alternative modality can be used for Upper GI examinations?
What alternative modality can be used for Upper GI examinations?
In which position is the barium swallow/esophagram procedure performed to obtain a lateral view?
In which position is the barium swallow/esophagram procedure performed to obtain a lateral view?
Which position is used for barium meal to obtain a right lateral view?
Which position is used for barium meal to obtain a right lateral view?
What are the basic & post-fluoroscopy projections for barium meal?
What are the basic & post-fluoroscopy projections for barium meal?
What is the length of the duodenum?
What is the length of the duodenum?
Where does the esophagus pierce the diaphragm?
Where does the esophagus pierce the diaphragm?
Which part of the stomach is inferior and anterior to the fundus?
Which part of the stomach is inferior and anterior to the fundus?
What are the two indentations at the posterior mediastinum encountered by the esophagus?
What are the two indentations at the posterior mediastinum encountered by the esophagus?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
Which contrast media is considered a negative contrast media?
Which contrast media is considered a negative contrast media?
What are the contraindications to Barium Sulfate?
What are the contraindications to Barium Sulfate?
What is the position of the fundus of the stomach in relation to the body?
What is the position of the fundus of the stomach in relation to the body?
Which part of the small intestine joins the duodenum at D-J junction?
Which part of the small intestine joins the duodenum at D-J junction?
What is the shape of the duodenum?
What is the shape of the duodenum?
Barium sulfate is a water-soluble contrast media that is chemically pure and non-toxic.
Barium sulfate is a water-soluble contrast media that is chemically pure and non-toxic.
The duodenum is the longest and most mobile portion of the small intestine.
The duodenum is the longest and most mobile portion of the small intestine.
The esophagus is located posterior to the trachea and heart.
The esophagus is located posterior to the trachea and heart.
The esophagus joins the stomach at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) at the level of T6
The esophagus joins the stomach at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) at the level of T6
The stomach is considered the most dilated part of the gastrointestinal system.
The stomach is considered the most dilated part of the gastrointestinal system.
Digital fluoroscopy equipment requires the use of cassettes for image storage.
Digital fluoroscopy equipment requires the use of cassettes for image storage.
The esophagram RAO position is used to obtain a lateral view of the esophagus.
The esophagram RAO position is used to obtain a lateral view of the esophagus.
Lead aprons are not essential for radiation protection during fluoroscopy exposure.
Lead aprons are not essential for radiation protection during fluoroscopy exposure.
