Gastrointestinal Studies

Question 1

True or False

The other terms for barium swallow are esophagram or esophagography

Answer 1

True

Question 2

It is used to detect esophageal reflux, tracheoesophageal, fistulas, and varices.

Answer 2

Barium Swallow

Question 3

It is used to confirm the integrity of esophageal anastomoses in the postoperative patient.

Answer 3

Barium Swallow

Question 4

True or False:

Prior to the barium swallow procedure, the client must observe NPO for 8 hours.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

It is the radiologic examination of the colon, distal small bowel, and occasionally the appendix

Answer 5

Barium Enema

Question 6

It is used to determine the cause of rectal bleeding, pus, or mucus in feces

Answer 6

Barium Enema

Question 7

What are the contraindications for a barium enema?

Answer 7

• Allergy to shellfish
• Iodine dye
• Pregnant/Suspected
• Intestinal obstruction
• Megacolon

Question 8

True or False:

2 days before the barium enema procedure, the client can still have a normal diet with no limitations.

Answer 8

False - Low-residue and clear liquid diet must be observed 2 days before procedure.

Question 9

It is the viewing of the rectum and distal sigmoid colon

Answer 9

PROCTOSIGMOIDOSCOPY

Question 10

It helps determine the cause of pain and rectal prolapse, and the cause of rectal itching, pain, or burning. It is also used as a screening for colon cancer.

Answer 10

PROCTOSIGMOIDOSCOPY

Question 11

Procedure that allows inspection of the mucosa of the entire colon, ileocecal valve and terminal ileum using a flexible fiberoptic colonoscope inserted through the anus and advanced to the terminal ileum.

Answer 11

Colonoscopy

Question 12

What is the position used for colonoscopy procedure?

Answer 12

Sim’s position/Left side with knees flexed

Question 13

It is used to assess gastrointestinal bleeding

Answer 13

Guaiac stool exam

Question 14

During a guaiac stool exam, what causes false-positive results?

Answer 14

• Red meat (beef, lamb, liver, and processed meats)
• Raw vegetables or fruits (radishes, turnips horseradish, and melons)
• Aspirin or other NSAIDS, iron preparations and anticoagulants

Question 15

During a guaiac stool exam, what causes false-negative results?

Answer 15

• If client has taken more than 250 mg per day of Vitamin C up to 3 days before the test.
• Taken in 3 consecutive days (3 stool specimens)

Question 16

Fecalysis procedure that is used to assess stool for steatorrhea

Answer 16

Stool for Lipids

Question 17

True or False:

In the procedure of stool for ova and parasites, specimen can be sent within 24 hours to detect amoebiasis.

Answer 17

False - specimen must be sent IMMEDIATELY (fresh and warm).