Barium Enema

BARIUM ENEMA WORKSHEET

Student Name: ____________________________________

Date: _________________________ Digestive System

1.) How long is the large intestine?

2.) What are the two main functions of the large intestine?

3.) Define “haustra”.

4.) What is the ileocecal valve and which two structures does it connect?

5.) List the parts of the large intestine beginning on the right side with the cecum:

6.) Describe how the colon lies in a hypersthenic patient compared to an asthenic patient.

7.) Contrast medium used:

8.) Method of administration:

9.) Name a type of water soluble, iodinated contrast media that may be used for barium enemas:

10.) Why would this alternate contrast medium be used and what advantage does it have over barium sulfate?

11.) Indication for exam:

12.) Patient Preparation of Intestinal Tract:

13.) What is a rectal retention tip and what purpose does it serve?

14.) What is a potential danger of using a rectal retention tip?

15.) Describe in detail the proper insertion of the enema tip.

16.) What is the difference between a single-contrast method & double-contrast method?

17.) The “S-shaped” portion of the colon is the:

18.) List in order the overhead projections taken following fluoroscopy for a double contrast barium enema at Ohio Valley Hospital:

19.) List in order the overhead projections taken following fluoroscopy for a single contrast barium enema at Ohio Valley Hospital:

20.) What is best demonstrated on the following projections?

21.) Define the following:

Diverticulum:

Diverticulosis:

Diverticulitis:

22.) List three things you can do to make your patient more comfortable and/or at-ease during their barium enema