RTE 1804B Chp 15 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| The widest portion of the large bowel is the | Cecum |
| Which flexure of the large bowel usually extends more superiorly | Splenic (left colic) |
| Beak sign | Volvulus |
| Common birth defect found in the ileum | Meckel's diverticulum |
| Volvulus occurs more frequently in males or females | Males |
| Outpouching of the mucosal wall | Diverticulum |
| What is the name of the postion recommended for insertion of the rectal enema tip | Sim's |
| A twisting of a portion of the intestine on its own mesentery | Volvulus |
| Which aspect of the GI tract is primarily responsible for digestion, absorption and reabsorption | Small intestine |
| Form of inflammatory disease of the GI Tract | Regional enteritis |
| Patient with lactose or sucrose sensitivities | Malabsorption syndrome |
| When is the first image taken during s small bowel series | 15-30min |
| What are the breathing instructions for a projection taken during a small bowel series | on expiration |
| Inflammation of the intestine | Enteritis |
| Apple core sign | Adenocarcinoma |
| Where is the CR centered for the 15 minute radiograph during a small bowel series | 2 inches above iliac crest |
| Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called | Appendicitis |
| Obstruction of the small intestine | Ileus |
| Which one of the following clinical conditions is best demonstrated with evacuative proctography | Rectal prolapse |
| Distal part also called the iliac colon | Descending colon |
| Makes up 40% of the small intestine | Jejunum |
| A procedure to alleviate postoperative distention of a small intestine obstruction is called | Therapeutic intubation |
| Which division of the small bowel is the shortest | Duodenum |
| What is the most common form of carcinoma found in the large intestine | Annular carcinoma |
| Lies in pelvis but possesses a wide freedom of motion | Sigmoid colon |
| How long is the average small bowel if removed and stretched during an autopsy | 23ft |
| When is a small bowel series complete | When it reaches ileocecal valve |
| The colon consists of ____ sections and ___ flexures | 4 and 2 |
| Which portion of the small intestine is located primarily in the RLQ | Ileum |
| The term enteroclysis describes what type of small bowel study | Double contrast small bowel |
| In which quadrant does the terminal ileum connect with the large intestine | RLQ |
| Most effective to demonstrate small polyps in the colon | Double contrast barium enema |
| Which two aspects of the large intestine are not considered part of the colon | Cecum and Rectum |
| Large diverticulum of the ileum | Meckel's divertculum |
| What water temp. is recommended for barium enema mixture | 85-90 degrees (room temp) |
| Which aspect of the GI tract is responsible for the synthesis and absorption of vitamins B and K and amino acids | Large intestine |
| Meckel's diverticulum is best diagnosed with which imaging modality | Nuc medicine |
| Whipple's disease is a rare disorder of the | Proximal small intestine |
| Which division of the small bowel is the longest | Ileum |
| Condition may produce the cobblestone image during a barium enema | Ulcerative colitis |
| Which two pathologic conditions are best evaluated through and entercolysis procedure | small bowel ileus, malabsorption syndromes |
| Found between the cecum and transverse colon | Ascending colon |
| What is the recommended patient preparation before a small bowel series | NPO 8 hours, no smoking or gum |
| Widest portion of the largest intestine | Cecum |
| A condition of numerous herniations of the mucosal wall of the large intestine is called | diverticulum |
| Severe form of colitis | Ulcerative colitis |
| Which aspect of the large intestine must be demonstrated during evacuative proctography | anorectal angle |
| List two functions of the ileocecal valve | prevents contents from passing to quickly into cecum, to prevent refluz |
| When is a small bowel series deemed completed | Barium passes through ileocecal valve |
| What kV is recommended for a small bowel series (single contrast study) | 100-125 kV |
| Shortest aspect of small intestine | Duodenum |
| Which type of patient habitus may require two 14x17 crosswise cassettes for an AP barium enema image | Hypersthenic |
| Which postion is recommended for small bowel images | Prone |
| New growth | Neoplasm |
| Common parasitic infection of the small intestine | Giardiasis |
| A form of sprue | Celiac disease |
| Which position should be performed if the patient cannot lie prone on the table to visualize the left colic flexure | RPO |
| Another term for CT colongography (ctc) is | Virtual colonoscapy |
| list two conditions that may prevent the use of barium during a small bowel series | Perf. hollow viscus, large bowel obsruction |
| Cobblestone appearance | Regional enteritis |
| In which two ab quadrants would the majority of the jejunum be found | LUQ, LLQ |
| Inward growth extending from the lumen of the intestinal wall | Polyp |
| Which of the following barium projections produces the greatest amount of skin dose | Lateral |
| Telescoping of one part of the intestine into another | Intussusception |
| Which portion of the small intestine is located primarily to the left of the midline | Jejunum |
| Into which position is the patient placed for imaging during the evacuative protogram | Lateral |
| Which structures will fill with air during a double contrast barium enema with the patient supine | Transverse colon and sigmoid colon |
| To minimize spasm during a barium enema ____ can be added to the contrast media mixture | Lidocaine |
| List three types of enema tips commonly used | Plastic disposable, rectal retention, and air-contrast retention |
| List three divisions of the small bowel in descending order, starting with the widest | Duodenum, jejunum and Ileum |
| The average length of the large intestine | 5 feet |
| Aspect of small intestine that is the smallest in diameter but the longest in length | Ileum |
| A blind pouch inferior to the ileocecal valve | Appendix |
| Longest aspect of the large intestine | Transverse colon |
| 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 |
| What is the term for the three bands of muscle that pull the large intestine into pouches | Taeniae coli |
| Which of the following projections is recommended to be taken during a small bowel series | Prone PA |
| In a person with good muscle tone, the length of the entire small bowel is | 15-18 feet |
| Condition may produce a tapered or corkscrew image sign during barium enema | Volvulus |
| Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the rectum | Level of ASIS and MSP |
| What is another term for the appendix | Vermiform |
| Which division of the SB has a feathery or coiled spring appearance during a SBS | Jejunum |
| Dilation of the intestine with thickening of circular folds | Giardiasis |
| How much barium is generally given to an adult patient for a small bowel only series | 2 cups or 16oz |
| Circular staircase or herringbone sign | Ileus |
| Inflammatory condition of the large intestine | Colitis |
| Which AEC chambers should be activated for both PA small bowel or barium enema projections | All three chambers |
| Which position(s) taken during a barium enema will best demonstrate the right colic flexure | LPO or RAO |
| Which aspect of the small intestine is most fixed in position | Duodenojejunal junction |
| Which muscular band marks the junction between the duodenum and jejunum | ligament of Tretiz |
| How long does it take to complete an adult small bowel series | 2 hours |
| How much body rotation is required for oblique barium enema projection | 35-40 degrees |
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