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Bontrager ch 13 self test questions

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During life, how long is the entire small intestine?   15-18 Feet  
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Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the longest?   Ileum  
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Which aspect of the small intestine possesses the smallest diameter?   Ileum  
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The part of the intestine with a feathery an coiled spring appearance when filled with barium is the:   Jejunum  
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List two aspects of the large intestine not considered part of the colon   Cecum and rectum  
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What is the correct term for the appendix?   Vermiform  
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True/false? The rectum possesses two anteroposterior curves that have a direct impact on rectal enema tip insertions   True  
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True/false? The small sacculations found within the jejunum are called haustra   False  
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Which colic flexure is located 1-2 inches higher in the abdomen?   Left- Right is displaced by the liver in the RUQ  
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What is the name for the band of muscular tissue found at the junction of the duodenum and jejunum?   Suspensory ligament of the duodenum  
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Which sections of the GI tract are intraperitoneal?   Cecum, transverse colon, sigmoid colon  
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Which sections of the GI tract are retroperitoneal?   Ascending colon, descending colon, upper rectum  
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Which sections of the GI tract are infraperitoneal?   Lower rectum  
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Where does the reabsorption of inorganic salts occur?   Large intestine  
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What digestive movement occurs in the small intestine?   Rhythmic segmentation  
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Telescoping of the bowel into another aspect of it   Intussusception  
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A new growth extending from the mucosal wall   Polyp  
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A twisting of the intestine on its own mesentery   Volvulus  
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Condition of small herniations present along the intestinal wall   Diverticulosis  
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Chronic inflammatory condition of the small intestine   Crohn's disease  
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Outpouchings located in the distal ileum   Meckel's diverticulum  
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Unable to process certain nutrients   Malabsorption syndrome  
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May be caused by cutting off blood supply to it or the small intestine   Appendicitis  
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Inflammation of the small intestine   Enteritis  
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Inflammation of small herniations in the intestinal wall   Diverticulitis  
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Caused by a flagellate protozoan   Giardiasis  
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Disorder of proximal small intestine   Whipple's disease  
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Chronic inflammatory condition of the large intestine   Ulcerative colitis  
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Condition that presents with a tapered or corkscrew radiographic appearance   Volvulus  
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Presents with an apple core lesion radiographic appearance   Neoplasm  
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Has a string sign radiographic appearance   Regional enteritis  
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Radiographic appearance of a dilation of the intestine with thickening of the circular folds   Giardiasis  
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Stove pipe radiographic appearance of the colon   Ulcerative colitis  
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Mushroom shaped dilation with a small amount of barium extending beyond it in a barium study   Intussusception  
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Jagged or sawtooth radiographic appearance of the intestinal wall   Diverticulosis  
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Inward growth from intestinal wall   Polyp  
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______ is a group of intestinal malabsoption diseases involving the inability to absorb certain proteins and dietary fats.   Sprue  
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Which radiographic procedure is performed to diagnose intussusception?   Barium Enema  
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True/false? Barium enema is recommended to diagnose acute appendicitis   False  
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Why is PA rather than AP recumbent recommended for a small bowel series?   The compression on the stomach helps to spread out the bowels  
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What is the minimum amount of time a patient needs to remain NPO before a small bowel series?   8 hours  
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What is another term for a laxative?   Cathartics  
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Which type of rectal enema tip is ideal for the patient with a relaxed anal sphincter?   Rectal retention tip  
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True/false? Natural latex based gloves are safe to be worn by all techs   False- some people have latex allergies which can be very severe  
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Which drug can be added to the barium for minimizing intestinal spasm during a BE?   Lidocaine  
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What breathing instructions should be given to a patient during insertion of BE tip?   Breathe through the mouth  
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What procedure is best used to diagnose a prolapse of the rectum?   Proctogram  
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Which type of health conditions may restrict use of glucagon during a BE   Diabetes  
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Which region of the large intestine must be visualized during an evacuative proctogram study?   Anorectal angle  
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True/false? A small balloon rention catheter may be placed within the stoma of the colostomy to deliver contrast media during a BE   True  
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Which oblique position would best demonstrate the ascending colon and right colic flexure?   RAO  
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What is the average amount of time it takes for barium to pass through the ileocecal sphincter?   2-3 hours  
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What contrast medium would be used during an evaluative proctogram?   Anatrast  
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How much body rotation is required for an LAO during a BE?   35-45 degrees  
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True/false? For a hypersthenic patient, a 14x17 film placed lengthwise and centered properly will include the entire large intestine.   False  
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What shielding should be used on a BE?   As much as possible without obscuring anatomy  
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RAO best demonstrates ____ flexure with IR centered to ______   Right, iliaccrest  
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LAO best demonstrates the ____ flexure with the CR and IR centered to ____   Left, 1-2 inches above Iliac crest  
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During a BE, a possible polyp is on the left colic flexure. What should it be viewed with?   RPO  
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A patient has a history of regional enteritis, what should be performed to test for it?   Enteroclysis  
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A patient has a history of Meckel's, What radiographic procedure should be performed?   Nuclear medicine scar  
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A patient has a history of giardiasis. She is scheduled for a BE. What precautions should be taken?   Gloves, surgical mask, and eye wear protection  
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True/false? Transit of time of barium through the small intestine of a pediatric patient is usually less than that required for an adult.   True  
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