Chapter 6 Procedures

Question 1

Stool culture

Answer 1

Test done to look for microorganisms that might be present in the feces

Question 2

Hemoccult test

Answer 2

Test to look for hidden blood blood that you can’t see in feces which can help detect certain disorders

Question 3

Lower gastrointestinal series (Lower GI Series) (Barium enema)

Answer 3

An “X-ray” of the bowel used with barium dye in the rectum

Question 4

Upper gastrointestinal series (Upper GI Series) (Barium Swallow)

Answer 4

An “X-ray” of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. The patient drinkS barium and an X-ray will be taken

Question 5

Cholangiography

Answer 5

An X-ray where you take images of the biliary system. They inject contrast or dye into the bowel ducts.

Question 6

Computed tomography (CT)

Answer 6

Series of X-ray scans in multiple views

Question 7

Abdominal ultrasonography

Answer 7

Looking at internal organs of the abdomen using sound waves -

Question 8

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 8

Uses magnetic waves to produce images that are in all 3 planes of the body

Question 9

Gastric bypass (Bariatric Surgery)

Answer 9

Bariatric refers to treatment of weight.Gastric bypass is reducing the size of the stomach and reverting the food to the jejunum.

Question 10

Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Answer 10

Process of visually examining within of the GI tract using a scope

Question 11

Proctoscopy

Answer 11

Visually examining at both the rectum and the anus

Question 12

Laparoscopy

Answer 12

Visually examining the abdomen with a laparoscope

Question 13

Liver biopsy

Answer 13

Removal of liver tissue for microscopic examination

Question 14

Nasogastric intubation

Answer 14

Insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach

Question 15

Paracentesis (abdominocentesis)

Answer 15

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen