Question

When auscultating bowel sounds, borborygmi is characterized by:

a) absent sounds after 2 minutes of auscultation
b) soft gurgles or clicks occurring at 5-30/min
c) loud gurgles occurring greater than 30/min
d) quiet sounds, occurring at less than 1/sec.

Answer 1

Borborygmi is characterized by soft gurgles or clicks occurring at 5-30/min.

Step-by-step explanation:

Borborygmi (singular: borborygmus) refers to the rumbling or gurgling noises produced by the movement of gas and fluids in the intestines. These noises are often audible and may be described as a growling or bubbling sound. Borborygmi are a normal part of the digestive process and are commonly heard, especially when the stomach and intestines are relatively empty and the digestive system is active.

When auscultating bowel sounds, borborygmi is characterized by: b) soft gurgles or clicks occurring at 5-30/min.

Borborygmi refers to the loud, rumbling or gurgling sounds produced by the movement of gas or fluid in the intestines. These sounds are considered normal and are typically heard during digestion.