Question

Small bowel obstruction physical exam auscultation findings: hypoactive bowel sounds

A) Inflammatory bowel disease
B) Partial obstruction
C) Gastroenteritis
D) Complete obstruction

Answer 1

Hypoactive bowel sounds on physical exam auscultation are commonly associated with a condition called small bowel obstruction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypoactive bowel sounds on physical exam auscultation are commonly associated with a condition called small bowel obstruction. Small bowel obstruction refers to a blockage in the small intestine that prevents the normal passage of stool and gas. It can be caused by various factors such as adhesions, hernias, or tumors.

Inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenteritis, and complete obstruction may also cause changes in bowel sounds, but hypoactive sounds are more suggestive of partial obstruction.