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What is the recommended position for the patient during the administration of barium sulfate solutions?
What is the recommended position for the patient during the administration of barium sulfate solutions?
- Lying on their right side
- Supine position
- Lying on their left side (correct)
- Sitting upright
How should the rectal tube be inserted into the anal orifice?
How should the rectal tube be inserted into the anal orifice?
- Insert it quickly to minimize discomfort
- Direct the tube posteriorly
- Insert it at least 2 inches deep
- Direct the tube anteriorly 1 to 1½ inches (correct)
What should be done before inserting the rectal tube into the anal orifice?
What should be done before inserting the rectal tube into the anal orifice?
- Lift the left buttock to expose the anus
- Coat the enema tip with a water-soluble lubricant (correct)
- Bend both knees and hips
- Exhale deeply to relax the muscles
Why is it important to instruct the patient to relax and take slow deep breaths during insertion?
Why is it important to instruct the patient to relax and take slow deep breaths during insertion?
What is the purpose of a low-residue diet in preparations for certain medical procedures?
What is the purpose of a low-residue diet in preparations for certain medical procedures?
Why is a clear liquid diet often prescribed before a barium examination?
Why is a clear liquid diet often prescribed before a barium examination?
Which of the following laxatives is commonly used for purgation in preparations?
Which of the following laxatives is commonly used for purgation in preparations?
What is the main purpose of using cleansing enemas in medical procedures?
What is the main purpose of using cleansing enemas in medical procedures?
What is the purpose of using a much larger catheter for administering barium sulfate solution compared to the one used for cleansing enemas?
What is the purpose of using a much larger catheter for administering barium sulfate solution compared to the one used for cleansing enemas?
Why do some physicians inflate the cuff of the catheter when administering a barium enema?
Why do some physicians inflate the cuff of the catheter when administering a barium enema?
What is a common complication of a barium enema procedure related to the use of balloon catheters?
What is a common complication of a barium enema procedure related to the use of balloon catheters?
Why are balloons contraindicated in cases of rectal narrowing during a barium enema procedure?
Why are balloons contraindicated in cases of rectal narrowing during a barium enema procedure?
What characteristic should barium suspensions and solutions have?
What characteristic should barium suspensions and solutions have?
Why do some people advocate the use of salt when preparing barium solution?
Why do some people advocate the use of salt when preparing barium solution?
What is the purpose of informing the patient that not all 3000 mL of barium solution may need to be administered?
What is the purpose of informing the patient that not all 3000 mL of barium solution may need to be administered?
Why might a radiologist have preferences regarding the viscosity and density of barium solution?
Why might a radiologist have preferences regarding the viscosity and density of barium solution?
