Modules 4,5,6 Flashcards
True ____ False ____ During a Barium Enema fluoroscopy visualizes movement of barium through
the small intestine.
F
True ____ False ____ Barium Swallow allows for indirect visualization of the upper gastrointestinal
tract.
T
True ____ False ____ A barium swallow can determine the cause of dysphagia, heart burn, and
regurgitation.
T
Colonoscopy is the examination of the large intestine (from anus to cecum)
using a flexible colonoscope.
T
Foreign objects, polyps, and biopsy specimens can be removed through a
colonoscope
T
Pathogens, causing abnormal bowel patterns such as diarrhea, can be
diagnosed using stool cultures.
T
Fecal studies can also go by the name of ‘Stool Culture’.
T
A Gallbladder Scan aids in the diagnosis of obstruction within the cystic and
common bile ducts and cholecystitis.
T
In a Gastric Emptying Scan, the percentage of gastric emptying is measured
at 2 and 4 hours after ingesting a standard meal labeled with radioactive
isotope.
T
Assessment of gastric reflux across the esophageal sphincter is done in
Gastroesophageal Reflux scan.
T
A iodinated contrast agent (dye) may be used during an Abdominal CT
scan to help evaluate abdominal aneurysm
T
The abdominal film is taken to aid in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal, biliary
system, and urological diseases.
T
Abdominal films are especially helpful for some specific conditions such as
hemorrhaging gastrointestinal ulcers.
F
Abdominal films are NOT especially helpful
Abdominal Ultrasound is not useful in detecting and monitoring abdominal
aneurysms.
F
Abdominal Ultrasound IS useful
During Abdominal Ultrasound the patient will experience the technician
positioning a transducer over various regions of the abdomen
T
The colonoscope is inserted into the rectum and advanced to the
esophagus.
F
A CAT Scan of the Abdomen can detect abnormalities of the adrenals, GI
system, kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen, uterus, and biliary tract
T
CT Scan of the Pancreas images cross sections of the tissue structures of
the pancreas.
T
During Esophagogastroduodenoscopy the esophagus, stomach,
duodenum, and the upper part of the large intestine are visualized for
abnormalities.
F
and the upper part of the SMALL INTESTINE
The endoscope during Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is passed through
the nose into the upper GI tract.
F
THE MOUTH
The entire esophagus, stomach, and proximal duodenum are examined
endoscopically during gastroscopy.
T
Laparoscopy has more complications than surgery that involves general
anesthetic or excision through muscle and tissue
F
has FEWER complications
Paracentesis is done to remove accumulated fluid from the abdominal
cavity.
T
Upper GI Series diagnoses cholecystitis
F
Diagnosis and staging of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can be
aided by rectal biopsy
T
Bone Marrow Examination provides information about the cause, type, and
extent of abnormality present in Bone Marrow
T
Chemotherapy treatment can be monitored by Bone Marrow Examination.
T
Multiple Myeloma can be diagnosed by Bone Marrow Examination
T
Among other things, a CBC identifies the quality and quantity of blood cells.
T
The Complete Blood Count is often ordered as a screening tool and
diagnostic test to provide information about the hematological and other
systems.
T
