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1
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What is barium?

A

bulky fine white powder used as a contrast medium for the digestive tract

2
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What is a colostomy?

A

surgical opening between the colon and the body’s surface–stoma

3
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What is an enema?

A

a liquid injected in the the rectum

4
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What is a lumen?

A

cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ

5
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What is an ostomate?

A

one who has undergone enterostomy or ureterostomy

6
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Which position is used for an enema?

A

Sims- pt laying on left side with rt knee and thigh flexed

7
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How much barium do most bags hold for enemas?

A

3000mL-amount prepared varies

8
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What is purgation?

A

use of laxatives etc to evacuate the bowel of feces