Ultrasound Imaging of Gallbladder Abnormalities Quiz

Test your knowledge on gallbladder sonography. Identify indications, complications, and imaging modalities for assessing gallbladder issues.

#1

Which of the following is a common indication for performing ultrasound imaging of the gallbladder?

Headache
Fever
Right upper quadrant pain
Knee pain
#2

Which of the following statements about the gallbladder is true?

It produces bile
It is located on the left side of the abdomen
It stores bile
It is not connected to the liver
#3

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Producing insulin
Storing and concentrating bile
Digesting carbohydrates
Absorbing nutrients
#4

Which imaging modality is most commonly used for the initial evaluation of gallbladder abnormalities?

CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
X-ray
#5

What is the most common cause of gallbladder stones?

High blood pressure
Excessive alcohol consumption
Genetic predisposition
Cholesterol imbalance in bile
#6

Which imaging modality can help differentiate between gallstones and sludge in the gallbladder?

Ultrasound
MRI
X-ray
CT scan
#7

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated gallstones?

Hair loss
Hypertension
Gallbladder rupture
Joint pain
#8

What is the term for a condition in which the gallbladder wall becomes thickened, typically due to chronic inflammation?

Cholecystitis
Cholelithiasis
Cholangitis
Choledocholithiasis
#9

Which of the following is a typical symptom of acute cholecystitis?

Hematuria
Chest pain
Murphy's sign
Blurred vision
#10

Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing gallstones?

Regular physical exercise
High-fiber diet
Obesity
Low cholesterol levels
#11

What is the term used to describe inflammation of the gallbladder?

Cholecystitis
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Appendicitis
#12

Which of the following is a characteristic ultrasound appearance of gallstones?

Hypoechoic with shadowing
Hyperechoic with no shadowing
Isoechoic with ring-down artifact
Anechoic with comet tail artifact
#13

What is the main advantage of ultrasound imaging in assessing gallbladder abnormalities compared to other imaging modalities?

Low cost
No radiation exposure
High spatial resolution
Ability to visualize soft tissue details
#14

Which condition is characterized by the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct?

Cholecystitis
Choledocholithiasis
Cholangitis
Cholelithiasis
#15

What is the term for the procedure used to remove gallstones from the bile duct using an endoscope?

Cholecystectomy
ERCP
Laparoscopy
Whipple procedure
#16

Which of the following imaging findings is characteristic of gallbladder polyps?

Spherical shape
Smooth margins
Absence of vascularity
Size larger than 2 cm

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