common birth defect found in the ileum - correct answer-Meckel's diverticulum
common parasitic infection of small intestine - correct answer-Giardiasis
Dilation of the intestine with thickening of circular folds - correct answer-Giardiasis
Distal part; also called the iliac colon - correct answer-descending colon
form of inflammatory disease of the GI tract - correct answer-regional enteritis
Form of sprue - correct answer-malabsorption syndrome
Found between the cecum and transverse colon - correct answer-ascending colon
Four types o digestive movements occurring in the large intestine are listed, Which of these
movement types also occurs in the small intestine? - correct answer-Peristalsis
, Giardiasis is a condition acquired through: - correct answer-Contaminated food
Contaminated Water
Person-to-person contact
How long does it usually take to complete an adult small bowel series? - correct answer-2
hours
How long is the average small bowel if removed and stretched during autopsy? - correct
answer-15-31 Ft
How much body rotation is required for oblique barium enema projections? - correct
answer-35-45 degrees
In a person with good muscle tone, the length of the entire small intestine is - correct
answer-4.5 to 5.5 m or 15 to 18 ft
In which position is the patient placed for imaging during the evacuative proctogram - correct
answer-Lateral
in which quadrant does the terminal ileum connect with the large intestine? - correct
answer-RLQ
In which two abdominal quadrants would be the majority of the jejunum be found? - correct
answer-LUQ & LLQ
Inflammation of the intestine - correct answer-enteritis
Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called - correct answer-appendicitis
inflammatory condition of the large intestine - correct answer-colitis
Inward growth extending from the lumen of the intestinal wall - correct answer-polyp
Large diverticulum of the ileum - correct answer-Meckels diverticulum
lies in pelvis but possesses a wide freedom of motion - correct answer-sigmoid colon
List the three divisions of the small intestine: - correct answer-Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
list the three types of enema tips commonly used - correct answer-plastic disposable, rectal
retention, and air-contrast retention
List the two conditions that may prevent the use of barium sulfate during a small bowel
series: - correct answer-possible perforated hollow viscus & Large bowel obstruction
List two functions of the ileocecal valve: - correct answer-Prevents contents of the ileum from
passing too quickly into the cecum and prevents reflux back into the ileum
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