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During life how long is the entire small intestine

20 to 25 ft

Which aspect of the small intestine is considered to be the longest

Ileum

Which part of the small intestines possesses the smallest diameter

Ileum

The part of the intestine with a feathery and cooked spring appearance when filled with barium is the

Jejunum

List the two alerts of the large intestine not considered part of the colon

Cecum


Rectum

What is the correct term for the appendix

Vermiform

Which colic flexor is located 1 to 2 inches higher in the abdomen

Left

What is the name for the band of muscular tissue found at the junction of the duodenum and jejunum?

Suspensory ligament of the duodenum

Which structure is intraperitoneal

Transverse colon

Where does reabsorption of inorganic salts occur in the gastrointestinal tract

Large intestine

Which of the following digestive movements occurs in the small intestines

Rythmic segmentation

Meckels diverticulum

Outpouchings located in the distal ileum

Diverticulosis

Condition of small herniations present along the intestinal wall

Enteritis

Inflammation of the small intestine

Whipples disease

Disorder of the proximal intestine

Polyp

A new growth extending from the mucosa wall

Malabsorption syndrome

Unable to process certain nutrients

Volvulus

A twisting of the intestine on its own mesentary

Intussusception

Telescoping of the bowel into another aspect

Crohns disease

Inflammatory condition of the small intestines

Ulcerative colitis

Inflammatory condition of the large intestines

Giardiasis

Protozoan

A tapered or corkscrew appearance seen during a barium enema

Volvulus

Apple core lesion

Neoplasm

String sign

Regional enteritis

Dilation of the intestine with thickening of the circular folds

Giardiasis

Stove pipe appearance of colon

Ulcerative colitis

Mushroom shaped dilation with a small amount of barium extending beyond it

Intussusception

Jagged or sawtooth appearance of the intestinal wall

Diverticulosis

Inward growth from intestinal wall

Polyp

Which best treats intussusception

BE

What is the minimum amount of time a patient needs to remain NPO before a sbf

8 hours

What is another term for a laxitive

Cathartic

What drug can be added to the barium sulfate mixture to minimize intestinal spasm during a BE

Lidocaine

Which disorder is best diagnosed during an evacuation proctogram

Prolapse of rectum

Which type of health condition may restrict the user of glucagon during a barium enema

Diabetes

Which oblique best demonstrates the ascending colon and rift colic flexure

RAO

What is the avarice time in a routine bowel series for the barium to pass through the ileocecal sphincter

2 hrs

Which of the following commercial contrast media would be used during an evaluative proctogram

Anatrast