ch10 Gastrointestinal (patient care II)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 When the patient has a possible perforation of the GI mucosa | Under which circumstance is barium not the contrast agent of choice? |
| True | Barium is relatively nontoxic contrast agent; therefore, no special precautions need to be taken. |
| 1000 mL | The amount of solution prescribed for a saline or SS cleansing enema before barium studies of the lower GI tract is usually |
| Castile soap | The only safe soap to use for a cleansing enema is |
| False | When upper and lower GI series are scheduled, as the radiographer you must schedule the upper GI series first |
| Description of the appearance of the stools, instruction to call the physician if the patient doesn't have a bowel movement within 24 hrs, need for increased fluid intake and fiber in the diet if not contraindicated | After a barium study, you must instruct the patient in follow-up care. These instructions include |
| The grieving process | You must recognize that the patient with an ostomy has suffered a change in body image and may be going through |
| A saline enema | The type of cleansing enema prescribed for a pediatric patient would probably be |
| A sigmoidostomy | If the patient has the large bowel removed at the sigmoid area and the opening is made on the anterior surface of the abdomen, the patient is said to have: |
| A double-contrast study | When both barium and air are used in a radiographic procedure of the GI system, it is termed |
| List the differentiate the two types of contrast agents | Negative and positive; Negative is decreases organ density and produces contrast ( carbon dioxide and air), Positive increase organ density and improve radiographic visualization ( barium sulfate iodinated preparations) |
| Before removing the retention style enema tip, what is the most important thing to remember? | Make sure the cuff is deflated. |
| Name the side effect that can occur after a barium enema procedure. | Constipation is a common side effect of barium enemas. |
| List five preparation criteria that must be included when instructing a patient who is to receive an upper GI series. | Remain on a low residue diet for 2 to 3 days, fast for 8 hours before the examination, do not smoke or chew gum this may increase gastric secretion, no meds for 8 hours before examination, Schedule exam in the morning for this may take several hours. |
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