GI Flashcards

1
Q

Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium

A

Jejunum

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2
Q

Which part of the small intestine has the largest diameter

A

Duodenum

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3
Q

Which aspect of the large intestine is located highest, or most superior, in the abdomen

A

Left colic flexure

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4
Q

Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon

A

Sigmoid colon

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5
Q

T/F the ascending colon and upper rectum are intraperitoneal structures

A

False

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6
Q

Which part of the GI tract synthesizes and absorbs vitamins B and K

A

Large intestine

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7
Q

Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study

A

Small bowel series

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8
Q

T/F The enteroclysis procedure is indicated for pt with regional enteritis

A

True

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9
Q

The pt must be NPO a minimum of ___hours before the small bowel series

A

8

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10
Q

Which radiographic sign is frequently seen with adenocarcinoma of the intestine

A

“Napkin ring” or “apple core” sign

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11
Q

T/F CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis

A

True

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12
Q

Synthetic latex enema tips are safe to use for latex sensitive pt

A

True

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13
Q

At what stage of respiration should the enema tip be inserted into the rectum

A

Suspended expiration

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14
Q

In what positions is the pt placed for the enema tip insertion

A

Sims’

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15
Q

During the initial enema tip insertion the tip is aimed

A

Toward the umbilicus

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16
Q

The ideal kvp range for a double contrast barium enema is

A

90-100

17
Q

T/F The opening leading into the intestine for the pt with a colostomy is termed the stoma

A

True

18
Q

The height of the enema bag should not exceed___inches above the radiographic table at the beginning of the study

A

24

19
Q

CR and IR centering for a 1 hour small bowel radiograph should be

A

At the level of iliac crest

20
Q

Which projection and/or position is most commonly performed during an evacuative proctogram/defecogram

A

Lateral

21
Q

A pt comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis. Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition

A

Double-contrast barium enema

22
Q

A pt comes to radiology for double-contrast barium enema. The pt cannot lie on her side during the study. Which of the following projections could replace the lateral rectum projection

A

Ventral decubitus

23
Q

An infant is brought to the ED with a possible intussusception. Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition

A

Barium or air enema