ch.13 self test Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
How long is the entire small intestine in the adult?	15 to 18 feet (4.5 to 5.5 meters)
Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the longest?	ileum
Which aspect of the small intestine possesses the smallest diameter?	ileum
The part of the intestine with a "feathery" and "coiled spring" appearance when filled with barium is the :	jejunum
List the 2 aspects of the large intestine not considered part of the colon?	-cecum -rectum
what is the correct term for appendix?	Vermiform appendix
T/F : The rectum possesses two anteroposterior curves that have a direct impact on rectal enema tip insertions.	True
T/F: The small sacculations found within the jejunum are called haustra	False (in large intestine)
Which colic flexure (right or left) is located 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5cm) higher or more superior in the abdomen?	left
What is the name for the band of muscular tissue found at the junction of the duodenum and jejunum?	Suspensory ligament of the duodenum
Which of the following structures is intraperitoneal?	Transverse colon
Where does the reabsorption of inorganic salts occur in the gastrointestinal tract?	large intestine
Which of the following digestive movements occurs in the small intestine?	rhythmic segmentation
telescoping of the bowel int another aspect of it	intussusception
a new growth extending from mucosal wall	polyp
a twisting of the intestine on its own mesentery	volvulus
condition of small herniations present along the intestinal wall	diverticulosis
chronic inflammatory condition of small intestine	crohn's disease
outpouchings located in distal ileum	Meckle's diverticulum
unable to process certain nutrients	malabsorption syndrome
may be caused by cutting off blood supply to it or by infection	appendicitis
inflammation of the small intestine	enteritis
inflammation of small herniations in the intestinal wall	diverticulitis
caused by a flagellate protozan	giardiasis
disorder of proximal small intestine	whipple's disease
chronic inflammatory condition of the large intestine	ulcerative colitis
a tapered or corkscrew appearance seen during a barium enema (appearance)	volvulus
apple core lesion (appearance)	neoplasm
string sign (appearance)	regional enteritis
dilation of the intestine with thickening of the circular folds (appearance)	Giardiasis
stovepipe appearance of colon (appearance)	ulcerative colitis
mushroom shaped dilation with a small amount of barium extending beyond it (appearance)	intussusception
jagged or sawtooth appearance of the intestinal wall (appearance)	diverticulosis
inward growth from intestinal wall (appearance)	polyp
___________ is a group of intestinal malabsorption diseases involving the inability of absorbing certain proteins and dietary fat	sprue
which imaging modalities/procedures is often performed to diagnose , and possibly treat, an intussusception?	barium enema (BE)
T/F: The barium enema is recommended to diagnose acute appendicitis .	False
Why is PA rather than AP recumbent position recommended for a small bowl series?	Produces compression of the abdomen that leads to separation of the loops of the small intestine.
What is the minimum amount of time a patient needs to remain NPO before a small bowel series?	8 hours
What is another term for laxative?	cathartic
Which type of rectal enema tip is ideal for a patient with a relaxed anal sphincter?	Rectal retention enema tip
T/F: Natural latex based gloves are safe to be worn by all techs	false
What drug can be added to the barium sulfate mixture to minimize intestinal spasm during a barium enema?	lidocaine
what breathing instructions should be given to the patient during insertion of the enema tip?	Hold breath on expiration
which disorder is best diagnosed during an evacuative proctogram ?	Prolapse of rectum
which type of health condition may restrict the use of glucagon during a barium enema?	diabetes
which region of the large intestine must be visualized during an evacuative proctogram study?	anorectal angle
T/F: a small balloon retention catheter may be placed within the stoma of the colostomy to deliver contrast media during a barium enema	true
which oblique position, the LAO or the RAO, best demonstrates the ascending colon and right colon flexure?	RAO
What is the average length of time in a routine small bowel series for the barium to pass through the ileocecal sphincter (healthy adult)?	2 hours
which commercial contrast media would be used during an evaluative proctorgram ?	Anatrast
How much rotation of the body is required for the LAO position during barium enema?	35 to 45 degrees
The CR and IR should be centered approximately __________ higher for the 15 or 30 minute small bowel image than for the later images	2 inches (5cm)
The term evacuative proctography is sometimes used for a lower GI tract procedure. This procedure is also commonly called _______	defecography
T/F: A PA axial oblique (RAO) barium enema projection is an optional projection to demonstrate the right colic flexure	false
T/F: for a hypersthenic patient a 35x43 cm (14x17 inch) IR placed in portrait orientation and centered correctly generally includes the entire barium filled large intestine on one IR	false
What are the patient shielding recommendations during a barium enema?	Shield all radiosensitive tissues outside region of interest.
The RAO projection best demonstrates the ________ (right or left) colic flexure with the CR and IR centered to the level of _________	Right; iliac crest
The LAO projection best demonstrates the _________(right or left) colic flexure with the CR and the IR centered at the level of _________	Left; 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) above the iliac crest
T/F: The transit time of barium through the small intestine of the pediatric patient is usually less than that required for an adult	true

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