Digestive System Flashcards

1
Q

What procedure is usually done to check the gallbladder?

A

ulrasound

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2
Q

What are the 3 portions of the gallbladder?

A

fundus, body and neck

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3
Q

What is the duct that comes out of the gallbladder?

A

cystic duct

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4
Q

What duct does the cystic duct join with?

A

common hepatic duct

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5
Q

The cystic duct and common hepatic duct join together to form what?

A

the common bile duct

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6
Q

What is the removal of the gallbladder called?

A

cholecystectomy

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7
Q

What procedure is done to check the duct after the gallbladder is removed?

A

t-tube cholangiogram

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8
Q

What gallbladder procedure is done in the OR to inject contrast into the duct?

A

OR cholangiogram

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9
Q

With what body type are the organs pushed up and outward?

A

hypersthenic

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10
Q

With what body type are the organs lower and longer?

A

asthenic

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11
Q

The mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and the anus make up what?

A

the alimentary canal

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12
Q

Where is the esophagus located?

A

posterior to trachea and anterior to the spine

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13
Q

what are the 2 tight spots of the esophagus?

A

aortic arch and left main bronchus

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14
Q

What are the 4 parts of the stomach?

A

cardia, fundus, body and pyloric portion

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15
Q

During and UGI the barium is in the pyloric region with what 2 positions?

A

RAO & Rt. lat

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16
Q

During and UGI the barium is in the fundus with what 3 positions?

A

AP, LPO and Lt Lat

17
Q

What are the 3 parts of the small intestine?

A

duodenum, jejunum, and ileum

18
Q

The head of the pancreas sits where?

A

in the duodenum

19
Q

What part makes up 2/5 of the small bowel?

A

the jejunum

20
Q

What part makes up 3/5 of the small bowel?

A

Ileum

21
Q

What are the 4 parts of the large intestine?

A

cecum, colon, rectum and anal canal

22
Q

What is the function of the large intestine?

A

reabsorption of fluids and elimination of waste products

23
Q

Patient should be in what position when inserting the tip for a BE?

A

Sims position - on Lt side leaning forward about 35-40 degrees, and the right knee flexed and resting on the table

24
Q

What direction should the tip be inserted for a BE?

A

anteriorly and then superiorly

25
Q

How is the tube angled for a PA sigmoid?

A

30-40 degrees caudal

26
Q

During an RPO and LPO what side is best demonstrated?

A

the side up

27
Q

If an RAO or LAO are done, which side is best demonstrated?

A

the side down

28
Q

Why are decub. film taken?

A

to check for air and fluid levels

29
Q

What are polyps?

A

precancerous lesions (pouches that protrude into the colon from the mucosal lining)

30
Q

What are diverticulum

A

benign lesions that protrude outward from the colon

31
Q

What procedures are being done in place of a BE?

A

colonoscopy
virtual colonoscopy (VC)
CT