GI Flashcards
Which part of the small intestine has a feathery appearance when filled with barium
Jejunum
Which part of the small intestine has the largest diameter
Duodenum
Which aspect of the large intestine is located highest, or most superior, in the abdomen
Left colic flexure
Which part of the large intestine is located between the rectum and the descending colon
Sigmoid colon
T/F the ascending colon and upper rectum are intraperitoneal structures
False
Which part of the GI tract synthesizes and absorbs vitamins B and K
Large intestine
Which of the following procedures is considered as a functional study
Small bowel series
T/F The enteroclysis procedure is indicated for pt with regional enteritis
True
The pt must be NPO a minimum of ___hours before the small bowel series
8
Which radiographic sign is frequently seen with adenocarcinoma of the intestine
“Napkin ring” or “apple core” sign
T/F CT may be performed to diagnose acute appendicitis
True
Synthetic latex enema tips are safe to use for latex sensitive pt
True
At what stage of respiration should the enema tip be inserted into the rectum
Suspended expiration
In what positions is the pt placed for the enema tip insertion
Sims’
During the initial enema tip insertion the tip is aimed
Toward the umbilicus
The ideal kvp range for a double contrast barium enema is
90-100
T/F The opening leading into the intestine for the pt with a colostomy is termed the stoma
True
The height of the enema bag should not exceed___inches above the radiographic table at the beginning of the study
24
CR and IR centering for a 1 hour small bowel radiograph should be
At the level of iliac crest
Which projection and/or position is most commonly performed during an evacuative proctogram/defecogram
Lateral
A pt comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis. Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition
Double-contrast barium enema
A pt comes to radiology for double-contrast barium enema. The pt cannot lie on her side during the study. Which of the following projections could replace the lateral rectum projection
Ventral decubitus
An infant is brought to the ED with a possible intussusception. Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition
Barium or air enema
