Self Test Chapter 13 Lower Gi System

Front 1

During life, how long is the entire small intestine?

Back 1

15 to 18 feet

Front 2

Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the longest?

Back 2

Ileum

Front 3

Which aspect of the small intestine possesses the smallest diameter?

Back 3

Ileum

Front 4

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

Back 4

Duodenum

Front 5

Two aspects of the large intestine not considered part of the colon

Back 5

Cecum and rectum

Front 6

What is the correct term for appendix?

Back 6

Vermiform

Front 7

The small sacculations found within the jejunum are called

Back 7

Haustra

Front 8

Which colic flexure is located 1-2" higher or more superior in the abdomen?

Back 8

Left, right is lower because of the liver

Front 9

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

Back 9

Suspensory ligament of the duodenum

Front 10

What structures are intraperitoneal?

Back 10

Cecum, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, lower rectum

Front 11

What structures are retro peritoneal?

Back 11

Ascending colon, descending colon, upper rectum

Front 12

Where does the reabsorption of inorganic salts occur in the GI tract?

Back 12

Large intestine

Front 13

What digestive movements occurs in the small intestine?

Back 13

Rhythmic segmentation & peristalsis

Front 14

Tapered or corkscrew appearance seen during BE

Back 14

Volvulus

Front 15

Apple-core lesion

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Neoplasm

Front 16

String sign

Back 16

Regional enteritis

Front 17

Dilation of the intestine with thickening of the circular folds

Back 17

Giardiasis

Front 18

Stove-pipe appearance of colon

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Ulcerative colitis

Front 19

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

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Intussusception

Front 20

Jagged or sawtooth appearance of the intestinal wall

Back 20

Diverticulosis

Front 21

Inward growth from intestinal wall

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Polyp

Front 22

A group of intestinal malabsorption diseases involving the inability to absorb certain proteins and dietary fat

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Sprue

Front 23

What procedure is often performed to diagnose and may treat intussusception

Back 23

BE

Front 24

Why is the PA rather than AP recumbent position recommended for a SBS?

Back 24

Pressure separates loops of bowel

Front 25

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

Back 25

8 hours, no gum or smoking

Front 26

What is another term for a laxative?

Back 26

Cathartics

Front 27

Which type of rectal enema tip is ideal for the patient with a relaxed anal sphincter?

Back 27

Retention tip

Front 28

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

Back 28

Glucagon for non diabetic patients

Front 29

With disorder is best demonstrated during an evacuative proctogram?

Back 29

Prolapse of rectum

Front 30

What region of the large intestine must be visualized during an evacuative proctogram study?

Back 30

Anorectal angle

Front 31

What oblique position best demonstrates the ascending colon and the right colic flexure?

Back 31

RAO

Front 32

What is the average length of time in a routine SBS for the barium to pass through the ileocecal sphincter?

Back 32

2 hours

Front 33

What contrast media would be used during an proctogram?

Back 33

Anatrast

Front 34

How much rotation of the body is required for the LAO position during a BE?

Back 34

35-45

Front 35

CR and IR should be centered approximately how much higher for the 15- or 30-minute small bowel image than for the later images?

Back 35

2"

Front 36

A patient is scheduled for a double-contrast BE. During the fluoroscopy phase of the study, the rad detects a possible polyp in the lower descending colon. Which specific projection best demonstrates this region of the colon?

Back 36

Ventral decub lateral