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Chp 15 Lower Gastrointestinal System

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List three divisions of the small bowel in descending order, starting with the widest   Duodenum, jejunum and Ileum  
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Which division of the small bowel is the shortest   Duodenum  
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Which division of the small bowel is the longest   Ileum  
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Which division of the SB has a feathery or coiled spring appearance during a SBS   Jejunum  
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How long is the average small bowel if removed and stretched during an autopsy   23ft  
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In a person with good muscle tone, the length of the entire small bowel is   15-18 feet  
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The average length of the large intestine   5 feet  
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In which two ab quadrants would the majority of the jejunum be found   LUQ, LLQ  
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Which muscular band marks the junction between the duodenum and jejunum   ligament of Tretiz  
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Which two aspects of the large intestine are not considered part of the colon   Cecum and Rectum  
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The colon consists of ____ sections and ___ flexures   4 and 2  
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List two functions of the ileocecal valve   prevents contents from passing to quickly into cecum, to prevent refluz  
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What is another term for the appendix   Vermiform  
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Longest aspect of the large intestine   Transverse colon  
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Widest portion of the largest intestine   Cecum  
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A blind pouch inferior to the ileocecal valve   Appendix  
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Aspect of small intestine that is the smallest in diameter but the longest in length   Ileum  
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Distal part also called the iliac colon   Descending colon  
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Shortest aspect of small intestine   Duodenum  
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Lies in pelvis but possesses a wide freedom of motion   Sigmoid colon  
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Makes up 40% of the small intestine   Jejunum  
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Found between the cecum and transverse colon   Ascending colon  
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What is the term for the three bands of muscle that pull the large intestine into pouches   Taeniae coli  
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Which portion of the small intestine is located primarily to the left of the midline   Jejunum  
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Which portion of the small intestine is located primarily in the RLQ   Ileum  
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Which aspect of the small intestine is most fixed in position   Duodenojejunal junction  
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In which quadrant does the terminal ileum connect with the large intestine   RLQ  
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The widest portion of the large bowel is the   Cecum  
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Which flexure of the large bowel usually extends more superiorly   Splenic (left colic)  
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Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called   Appendicitis  
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Which structures will fill with air during a double contrast barium enema with the patient supine   Transverse colon and sigmoid colon  
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Which aspect of the GI tract is primarily responsible for digestion, absorption and reabsorption   Small intestine  
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Which aspect of the GI tract is responsible for the synthesis and absorption of vitamins B and K and amino acids   Large intestine  
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Common birth defect found in the ileum   Meckel's diverticulum  
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Common parasitic infection of the small intestine   Giardiasis  
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Obstruction of the small intestine   Ileus  
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Patient with lactose or sucrose sensitivities   Malabsorption syndrome  
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New growth   Neoplasm  
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A form of sprue   Celiac disease  
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Inflammation of the intestine   Enteritis  
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Form of inflammatory disease of the GI Tract   Regional enteritis  
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Circular staircase or herringbone sign   Ileus  
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Cobblestone appearance   Regional enteritis  
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Apple core sign   Adenocarcinoma  
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Dilation of the intestine with thickening of circular folds   Giardiasis  
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Large diverticulum of the ileum   Meckel's divertculum  
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Beak sign   Volvulus  
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Meckel's diverticulum is best diagnosed with which imaging modality   Nuc medicine  
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Whipple's disease is a rare disorder of the   Proximal small intestine  
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list two conditions that may prevent the use of barium during a small bowel series   Perf. hollow viscus, large bowel obsruction  
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How much barium is generally given to an adult patient for a small bowel only series   2 cups or 16oz  
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When is a small bowel series deemed completed   Barium passes through ileocecal valve  
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How long does it take to complete an adult small bowel series   2 hours  
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When is the first image taken during s small bowel series   15-30min  
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The term enteroclysis describes what type of small bowel study   Double contrast small bowel  
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Which two pathologic conditions are best evaluated through and entercolysis procedure   small bowel ileus, malabsorption syndromes  
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A procedure to alleviate postoperative distention of a small intestine obstruction is called   Therapeutic intubation  
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What is the recommended patient preparation before a small bowel series   NPO 8 hours, no smoking or gum  
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Which postion is recommended for small bowel images   Prone  
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A twisting of a portion of the intestine on its own mesentery   Volvulus  
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Outpouching of the mucosal wall   Diverticulum  
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Inflammatory condition of the large intestine   Colitis  
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Severe form of colitis   Ulcerative colitis  
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Telescoping of one part of the intestine into another   Intussusception  
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Inward growth extending from the lumen of the intestinal wall   Polyp  
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A condition of numerous herniations of the mucosal wall of the large intestine is called   diverticulum  
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Condition may produce a tapered or corkscrew image sign during barium enema   Volvulus  
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Condition may produce the cobblestone image during a barium enema   Ulcerative colitis  
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What is the most common form of carcinoma found in the large intestine   Annular carcinoma  
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Volvulus occurs more frequently in males or females   Males  
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List three types of enema tips commonly used   Plastic disposable, rectal retention, and air-contrast retention  
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What water temp. is recommended for barium enema mixture   85-90 degrees (room temp)  
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To minimize spasm during a barium enema ____ can be added to the contrast media mixture   Lidocaine  
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What is the name of the postion recommended for insertion of the rectal enema tip   Sim's  
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Most effective to demonstrate small polyps in the colon   Double contrast barium enema  
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Which one of the following clinical conditions is best demonstrated with evacuative proctography   Rectal prolapse  
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Which aspect of the large intestine must be demonstrated during evacuative proctography   anorectal angle  
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Into which position is the patient placed for imaging during the evacuative protogram   Lateral  
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Another term for CT colongography (ctc) is   Virtual colonoscapy  
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Which of the following projections is recommended to be taken during a small bowel series   Prone PA  
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Where is the CR centered for the 15 minute radiograph during a small bowel series   2 inches above iliac crest  
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What kV is recommended for a small bowel series (single contrast study)   100-125 kV  
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What are the breathing instructions for a projection taken during a small bowel series   on expiration  
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When is a small bowel series complete   When it reaches ileocecal valve  
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Which AEC chambers should be activated for both PA small bowel or barium enema projections   All three chambers  
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Which type of patient habitus may require two 14x17 crosswise cassettes for an AP barium enema image   Hypersthenic  
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Which position(s) taken during a barium enema will best demonstrate the right colic flexure   LPO or RAO  
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How much body rotation is required for oblique barium enema projection   35-40 degrees  
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Which position should be performed if the patient cannot lie prone on the table to visualize the left colic flexure   RPO  
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Which of the following barium projections produces the greatest amount of skin dose   Lateral  
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Which position, taken during a double contrast barium enema, will produce an air filled image of the right colic flexure, ascending colon and cecum   Left lateral decub  
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Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the rectum   Level of ASIS and MSP  
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