10 Questions
What is the normal frequency of bowel sounds heard during auscultation?
Every 5 to 20 seconds
Which assessment technique is used to determine the character, location, and frequency of bowel sounds?
Auscultation
What is assessed during percussion of the abdomen?
Overall tympany and dullness
Which assessment technique is used to assess the size and density of the abdominal organs and detect the presence of air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid masses?
Percussion
Which assessment technique uses light palpation to assess the abdomen?
Palpation
Which assessment technique is used to assess the contour and symmetry of the abdomen?
Inspection
What is the term used to describe the absence of bowel sounds during auscultation?
Absent
Which assessment technique is used to determine the presence of air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid masses in the abdomen?
Percussion
What is the term used to describe the presence of five to six bowel sounds heard in less than 30 seconds during auscultation?
Hyperactive
Which assessment technique uses light palpation to assess the abdomen?
Palpation
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