ATI Abdomen Test

A nurse is auscultating a client's abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect for hypoactive bowel sounds?

bowel sounds heard after 2mins

educating a client to prevent constipation

consume foods that are high in whole grains

A nurse is preparing to obtain information regarding a client's abdominal health history. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask

do you take any medication? have you noticed a change in your appetite? when was your last bowel movement ? Are you experiencing abdominal pain?

screening prevention for colorectal cancer

fecal occult test flex sigmoidoscopy colonoscopy Barium enema with contrast

The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client about the purpose of incorporating fiber in their diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

fiber allows large stool to soften and pass easier

A nurse is preparing to auscultate a client's abdomen. which of the following should the nurse expect if the client is experiencing borborygmus?

hyperactive bowel sounds

A nurse is preparing to asses a client's abdomen. upon palpation which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

involuntary rigidity

A nurse is preparing to palpate a client's abdomen. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

nontender

list the steps of light palpation

place the clients arms at their sides use the finger pads of one hand to palpate depress the clients abdomen using a dipping motion move fingers across the clients abdomen moving clockwise palpate painful areas

A nurse is teaching a client about the purpose of probiotics and incorporation them into their diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

probiotics promote the growth of good bacteria in the clients intestinal tract

A nurse is preparing to inspect a male client's abdomen. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an unexpected finding?

rash eversion of the umbilicus purple striae

which quadrants should the nurse listen to first?

right lower quadrant

A nurse is preparing to inspect a client's abdomen. Which of the following variations should the nurse expect to find.

silve striae healed scars mole

which equipment should the nurse use?

stethoscope watch tape measure

A nurse is preparing to inspect the umbilicus of a clients abdomen. Which of the following findings should the nurse id as an unexpected finding?

swelling

A nurse is preparing to inspect a client's abdomen who has liver disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

Dilated veins