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36 Cards in this Set
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During life, how long is the entire small intestine? |
15 to 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" and "coiled spring" appearance when filled with barium is the |
Duodenum |
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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 appendix? |
Vermiform |
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The small sacculations found within the jejunum are called |
Haustra |
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Which colic flexure is located 1-2" higher or more superior in the abdomen? |
Left, right is lower because of the liver |
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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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What structures are intraperitoneal? |
Cecum, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, lower rectum |
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What structures are retro peritoneal? |
Ascending colon, descending colon, upper rectum |
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Where does the reabsorption of inorganic salts occur in the GI tract? |
Large intestine |
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What digestive movements occurs in the small intestine? |
Rhythmic segmentation & peristalsis |
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Tapered or corkscrew appearance seen during BE |
Volvulus |
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Apple-core lesion |
Neoplasm |
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String sign |
Regional enteritis |
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Dilation of the intestine with thickening of the circular folds |
Giardiasis |
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Stove-pipe appearance of colon |
Ulcerative colitis |
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Mushroom-shaped dilation with a small amount of barium extending beyond it |
Intussusception |
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Jagged or sawtooth appearance of the intestinal wall |
Diverticulosis |
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Inward growth from intestinal wall |
Polyp |
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A group of intestinal malabsorption diseases involving the inability to absorb certain proteins and dietary fat |
Sprue |
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What procedure is often performed to diagnose and may treat intussusception |
BE |
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Why is the PA rather than AP recumbent position recommended for a SBS? |
Pressure separates loops of bowel |
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What is the minimum amount of time a patient needs to remain NPO before a SBS? |
8 hours, no gum or smoking |
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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? |
Retention tip |
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What drug can be added to the barium sulfate mixture to minimize intestinal spasm during BE? |
Glucagon for non diabetic patients |
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With disorder is best demonstrated during an evacuative proctogram? |
Prolapse of rectum |
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What region of the large intestine must be visualized during an evacuative proctogram study? |
Anorectal angle |
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What oblique position best demonstrates the ascending colon and the right colic flexure? |
RAO |
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What is the average length of time in a routine SBS for the barium to pass through the ileocecal sphincter? |
2 hours |
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What contrast media would be used during an proctogram? |
Anatrast |
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How much rotation of the body is required for the LAO position during a BE? |
35-45 |
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CR and IR should be centered approximately how much higher for the 15- or 30-minute small bowel image than for the later images? |
2" |
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A patient is scheduled for a double-contrast BE. During the fluoroscopy phase of the study, the rad detects a possible polyp in the lower descending colon. Which specific projection best demonstrates this region of the colon? |
Ventral decub lateral |