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Positioning LGI

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What is the patient prep for a small intestine exam   NPO- 8 hours  
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The first small intestine exam should be taken how long after the patient drinks the barium   15 mins  
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What are the essential projections for a small intestine exam   PA and AP  
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Where is the IR centered for a delayed radiograph of the small intestine   Iliac crest  
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What exams require the use of time markers   Small intestine  
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Where is the IR centered for a radiographs of the small intestine tha are taken within 30mins of drinking the barium   2inches above the iliac crest  
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"High Density" barium sulfate is use for what   Double contrast intestine exams  
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Wha is the patient prep of intestinal tract for the colon exam   Laxative, dietary restrictions, and cleansing enema  
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Methods of radiographically examining of the colon include   Single and double contrast  
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What methods are used to administer barium for a radiographic exam of the small intestines   Oral, reflux filling, and enterolysis  
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Who should inflate the retention balloon for a barium enema   Radiologist should inflate with fluro  
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What position should the patient be placed in for the insertion of the enema tip for a barium enema   Sims  
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How far above the anus is the enema bag laced during a barium enema   18-24 inches  
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The majority of AP,PA, and oblique radiographs taken during a BE are done on 35x43 IRs. Where is the IR centered for the majority of these projections   Iliac crest  
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What is the respiration phase for all projections of the large intestine   Suspended expiration  
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Which projections are taken during a BE will demonstrate the rectosigmoid area   Lateral, PA, AP axial  
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What's the CR angulation for the PA Axial projection of the large intestine   30 to 40 degrees caudad  
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What is the degree of body rotation for the PA oblique projection(RAO or LAO) of the large intestine   35 to 45 degrees  
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At which plane is the CR positioned for the PA oblique projection (RAO or LAO) of the large intestine   A longitudinal plane 1-2 inches lateral to the midline of the body on the elevated side  
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Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the right colic flexure   PA oblique RAO and AP oblique LPO  
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What projection of the colon best demonstrates the ascending colon   PA oblique RAO  
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A PA oblique projection of the colon in a LAO position clearly demonstrates what   Descending colon and left colic flexure  
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What projection of the colon best demonstrates the left colic flexure   PA oblique LAO  
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At what level is the center of the IR positioned for a lateral projection of the rectosigmoid area   ASIS  
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Which plane is centered to the grid for a lateral projection of the large intestine   Midcoronal plane  
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What's the CR angulation for an AP Axial projection of the large intestine   30-40 degrees cephalad  
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What is the degree of body rotation for an AP oblique projection of the large intestine   35-45 degrees  
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What projection will clearly demonstrate the descending colon   PA oblique(LAO) and AP oblique(RPO)  
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Where is the IR centered for all decubitus projections of the large intestine   Iliac crest  
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What projection demonstrates the rectum and rectosigmoid area Ina true axial projection   Chassard- lapine projection  
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The large intestine is made up of a series of pouches called   Haustra  
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The pouch like portion of the large intestine is situated below the junction of the ileum and colon is   Cecum  
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The ascending portion of the colon joins the transverse colon at the   Right colic flexure  
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For which type of body habitus is the large intestine bunched together and and positioned very low abdomen   Asthenic  
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The general term used to describe the surgical procedure of forming an artificial opening to the intestine for the passageway of fecal matter   Enterostomy  
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What projection are used for radiographs made during defecography   Lateral  
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The vermiform appendix is a small, blind pouch which projects inferior from the   Cecum  
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How far is the enema tip inserted into the rectum for colon exam   3.5-4 inches  
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The entire colon is best demonstrated in which projection   PA or AP  
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Which projection of the colon will best demonstrate the medial aspect of the ascending colon and lateral aspect of the descending colon when it is inflated with air   AP right lateral decubitus  
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Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the lateral aspect of the ascending colon and medial aspect of the descending colon when it is inflated by air   AP left lateral decubitus  
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What's the length of the average small intestine   22 feet  
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What is the main function of the small bowel   Digestion of food and absorption of food  
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How many layers is the colon composed of   4  
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What is the length of the large intestine   5 feet  
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The main function of the large intestine is   Reabsorption of fluid and elimination of waste  
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The opening between the small intestine and larger intestine is called   Ileocecal valve  
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The contraction waves by which the digestive tube moves its contents toward the return is called   Peristalsis  
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What are the folds of the stomach called   Rugae  
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Finger like projections are called   Villi  
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Where does the duodenum and the jejunum join   Duodenojejunum flexure  
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Largest gland in the body   Liver  
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What are the two regions of the abdomen that are almost entirely occupied by the liver   Right hypochondria and epigastric regions  
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Where is the spleen located l   Left upper quadrant  
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During an ERCP an endoscope is passed into the duodenum under fluoroscopic control. A spot radiographs are usually taken of the   Pancreatic duct and common bile duct  
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During an operative cholangiogram the surgeon ingests contrast medium directly in to the biliary system. Which projections are typically taken with this procedure   AP and AP oblique RPO  
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What are the four parts to the large intestine?   1)Cecum 2)Colon 3)Rectum 4)Anal Canal  
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Where and what is the vermiform appendix attached to?   Posteromedial Side of the Cecum  
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What methods are used for radiographic examinations of the colon?   Single or Double Contrast  
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What Projection and position will best demonstrate the posterior portion of the colon   Lateral projection in Left or Right Ventral Decubitus position  
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What are the methods of performing a double contrast barium enema?   Single stage, & two stage by Welin  
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