If a left lateral decubitus of the abdomen is requested and larger amounts of free air are present, the patient will need to lie on his/her ____ side for a minimum of ____ minutes.

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

Refer to the following illustration.  The stomach is represented by which lettered structure? 016001B labeled(9).jpg

What is an advantage of performing a PA upright abdomen in comparison to an AP upright abdomen?

Which of the following organs lie in the abdominal cavity? stomach gallbladder kidneys

Refer to the following illustration.  The diaphragm is represented by which lettered structure? 016001B labeled(7).jpg

The spleen is found in which portion of the abdominal cavity?

Failure of bowel peristalsis is known as which of the following pathological conditions?

Which three projections are usually included for the acute (three-way) abdomen series when patient is able to stand?

Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity is known as which of the following pathological conditions?