Ch. 13 Test Flashcards
The longitudinal muscle fibers of the large bowel form three bands of muscle which tend to pull the large intestine into pouches. Each of these pouches is termed a:
haustrum
The cecum lies in the what quadrant?
RLQ
The surgical resection of two portions of the large intestine after a section is removed is termed what?
colitis
clysodrast
colostomy
none of the above
stoma
none of the above
What is the shortest, widest, and most fixed portion of the small bowel?
duodenum
The terminal ileum joins the cecum at the this point:
ileocecal valve
The right colic flexure of the colon is also referred to as what flexture?
hepatic
The large intestine averages how many feet?
5
The term used to describe a new growth that may be either benign or malignant is called:
neoplasm
What kind of flow is reflux defined as?
backward
What is the name of’ the S-shaped portion of the colon that lies proximal to the rectum?
sigmoid
A twisting of the bowel upon itself, resulting in partial or complete obstruction, is termed:
volvulus
In order from proximal to distal, the three divisions of the small intestine
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Inflammation of the vermiform process is termed:
appendicitis
In an RAO position for a BE, (assume the parts of the colon were all fit on one film ) the: pick those that apply
- left ala is forshortened
- left colic flexure is seen in profile without superimposition
- right ala is elongated
- CR is 2 inches above iliac crest
- right colic flexure is seen in profile without superimposition
-right ala is forshortened
- the rectal ampula and end of alimentary canal is included on image
- left ala is elongated
4-8 selected
A small bowel series is usually concluded when barium:
- none of the above
- passes out of the patient
- passes through the ileosigmoid valve
- passes through the duodenal bulb
- causes the patient to pass out
none of the above
The type of’ obstruction which results when the bowel does not propel its contents forward properly is called:
paralytic and adynamic ileus
A telescoping of one part of the bowel into the next part is termed:
intussusception
Which of the projections below best demonstrates the sigmoid and rectum?
AP axial (butterfly)
The central ray placement and degree of angulation for an inlet projection is what?
- midpoint of the ASIS, 40 degrees cephalic
- midpoint of the pubic symphysis,40 degree caudal
- none of the above
- 1 inch below the midpoint of the ASIS, 40 degree cephalic
- midpoint of the ASIS, 30 degree caudal
- none of the above
none of the above
Which of the projections below would best demonstrate the splenic flexure without superimposition?
RPO
A double contrast barium enema will best demonstrate:
neoplasm
The portion of the small intestine that possesses a relatively smooth and narrow internal structure is:
ileum
A lateral decub rectum is most often taken with the patient in what position?
ventral decubitus
The small intestine is responsible for several functions. What are they?
digestion
absorption
defecation
making flatus
reabsorption
convert proteins to amino acid
- 3, 4, and 6
- 1,2, and 3
- 2,4, and 5
- 1, 4, and 6
- none of the above
none of the above
In what position does air rise to the transverse & sigmoid colon and the distal stomach?
supine