WorksheetsContrast Enema
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 12mins
This structure is the:
transverse colon
ascending colon
descending colon
sigmoid colon
This structure is the:
left colic (splenic) flexure
sigmoid colon
right colic (hepatic) flexure
ascending colon
This structure is the:
sigmoid colon
rectum
descending colon
cecum
Pouch like structures associated with the large intestine are:
villi
rugae
microvilli
haustra
This structure is the:
hepatic flexure
colic flexure
cecum
transverse colon
The patient's bowel was accessed by:
colostomy
enteroclysis tube
feeding tube
The most proximal portion of the large intestine is:
cecum
rectum
transverse colon
splenic flexure
After insertion of the enema tip into the patient's rectum, adjust the IV pole so that the enema contents are no higher than:
40 inches
72 inches
24 inches
36 inches
For the RAO large intestine image, the CR should enter perpendicular to the IR about 1 to 2 inches lateral to the midline of the body on the _______ side, at the level of the iliac crest.
right side
left side
What position works best to visualize an open left colic flexure (splenic flexure)?
RAO
LAO
Supine
LPO
For visualizing the large intestine in a barium enema exam, the RPO position requires that the patient roll __________ degrees.
20-30
35-45
30-60
40-70
With the decubitus positions in examing the large intestine in a double-contrast examination, the __________ portion of the colon is of primary importance and should not be overpenetrated.
air-inflated
barium-filled
If you were asked by a physician to image the rectosigmoid area of the colon so that there is minimal superimposition while filled with barium, what projection would be ideal?
AP
PA
AP Axial
Lateral decubitus
The CR angulation for this projection is:
0-Perpendicular
15-20 cephalic
30-40 cephalic
40-70 caudal
The breathing instructions for projections of the barium-filled colon are:
slow breathing
no breathing instructions required
drink,drink, drink
suspend on expiration
When colon perforation or leak is suspected, what type of contrast media should be used?
barium sulfate
barium tablet
water-soluble iodinated
Band of longitudinal muscle that helps form haustra:
rugae
taeniae coli
villi
ligament of Trietz
For enema tip insertion, the patient should lay on their ____ side.
right
left
The enema tip should be inserted during which phase of breathing?
inspiration
expiration
The PA axial projection uses a _____ CR angulation.
cephalic
caudal
perpendicular
AP or PA axial projections best demonstrate:
hepatic flexure
splenic flexure
rectosigmoid area
transverse colon
The RAO position best demonstrates the:
right colic flexure, ascending portion
left colic flexure, descending portion
The RPO position best demonstrates the:
right colic flexure, ascending portion
left colic flexure, descending portion
The LAO position best demonstrates the:
right colic flexure, ascending portion
left colic flexure, descending portion
The LPO position best demonstrates the:
right colic flexure, ascending portion
left colic flexure, descending portion
For the lateral rectum exam (Robbins), the CR enters (check all that apply):
at the MSP
at the MCP
at the iliac crests
at the ASIS
For LPO or RPO positions, it is not necessary to include the colic flexures.
True
False
A Right lateral decubitus best shows the "up" medial side of the _______ and lateral side of the _______.
ascending colon; descending colon
descending colon, ascending colon
A Left lateral decubitus best shows the "up" medial side of the _______ and lateral side of the _______.
ascending colon; descending colon
descending colon, ascending colon
Defecation dysfunction may be examined by (select all that apply):
defecography
evacuation proctography
dynamic rectal examination
Diverticula in the colon without inflammation or symptoms is:
diverticulitis
colitis
diverticulosis
Name this position.
Right lateral decubitus
Left lateral decubitus
Ventral decubitus
This is the right lateral decubitus position.
True
False
A "lead pipe" appearance is representative of:
colon cancer
ulcerative colitis
fistula
polyp
The supplies for a contrast enema include (select all that apply):
lubrication jelly
enema tip
barium tablet
barium
