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Which pathology is demonstrated in Image I below caused by a flaccid bowel, unable to propel its contents forward. Causes include infection, such as peritonitis or appendicitis.  With this paralytic clinical indication, distended air-filled small bowel is visualized, not Air/Fluid levels.

In small bowel studies, the radiologist may ask for delayed radiographs to follow the barium through the entire large bowel. A barium meal given by mouth usually reaches the rectum within:

Define Scaffolding, More Knowledgeable Other, and Zone of Proximal Development from Vygotsky’s socio-cultural/cognitive theory. Then explain how they relate to each other. (2pts)

Select the reason why there may be fluoroscopy and spot imaging of this GI -Small Bowel combination study in Image D (Remember where the x-tube is for fluoroscopy):

One method of visualizing the small bowel is the Intubation method, sometimes referred to a small bowel enema. With this technique, a _____ is passed through the patient’s nose and moved into the jejunum.

If a patient was scheduled for the O.R., 24 hours after they were going to have a small bowel study, which contrast media would you give them?  

Which aspect of the small intestine possess the smallest diameter?

Choose the subject that you would like to teach. A) Then list one thinking process at the lower level of Bloom’s taxonomy and give an example of a question that would assess that skill within that subject. B) Next, list one thinking skill requiring a higher-level thinking process of Bloom’s taxonomy, and give an example of a question that would assess that skill.(2pts) for example : 1: subject :  Algebra  2: Lower level : “X” – “Question” 3: Higher level : “Y” – “Question”    

What section of the bowel is visualized in letter “C” segment in Images J and K?                                                Image J                                                Image K

Which image demonstrates a small bowel series at 2 hours?                                                              Image J                                                              Image K