Chapter 19

Question 1

Barium 56

Answer 1

Bulky, fine white powder, Oder and taste free; used as a contrast medium in radiography of the digestive tract

Question 2

Bed pan

Answer 2

Vessel for receiving the urinary and fecal discharges of a patient unable to leave his or her bed

Question 3

Colonoscopy

Answer 3

Endoscopic exam of the large bowel and distal part of small bowel with a charge coupled device camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. Biopsies can be performed during the procedure. Excellent method to identify small polyps or masses

Question 4

Colostomy

Answer 4

Surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body. Also used to refer to the opening or stoma that is created

Question 5

Defecation

Answer 5

Evacuation of fecal material from the intestines

Question 6

Emesis basin

Answer 6

Kidney shaped vessel for the collection of vomitus

Question 7

Enema

Answer 7

Liquid injected or to be injected into the rectum

Question 8

Flatus

Answer 8

Gas or air evacuated through the anus

Question 9

Fowler’s

Answer 9

Head is raised 18-20 inches above flat

Question 10

Low-residue diet

Answer 10

Diet that gives the least possible fecal residue. Such as gelatin, sucrose and broth ect

Question 11

Nasogastric tubes

Answer 11

Soft rubber or plastic tubes inserted through a nostril and into the stomach. For instilling liquid substances or withdrawing gastric contents

Question 12

Purgation

Answer 12

Catharsis. Relief of fecal matter affected by a cathartic

Question 13

Sigmoidoscopy

Answer 13

Procedure used to see inside the sigmoid colon and rectum with a flexible tube that has a camera on end placed through anus

Question 14

Sims

Answer 14

Patient on left side with right knee bent

Question 15

Stoma

Answer 15

Opening established in the abdominal wall by colostomy ect

Question 16

Urinal

Answer 16

Vessel or other receptacle for urine

Question 17

Virtual colonoscopy

Answer 17

CT scan