Which of the Following Findings Is Considered an Abnormal Gastrointestinal

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings is considered an abnormal gastrointestinal assessment finding?

• A) Visible peristaltic waves
• B) Hyper-resonance of the intestine
• C) High-pitched gurgling sounds in the small intestine
• D) Dull sounds over the liver and spleen

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Definitions:

Ductus Arteriosus

A fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, allowing blood to bypass the lungs in utero, which normally closes after birth.

Foramen Ovale

An opening in the septum between the two atria of the heart in the fetus, which normally closes after birth.

Inferior Vena Cava

The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle portion of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

External Iliac Vein

A large vein in the pelvis that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs back to the heart.