ATI ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM 2026
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Describe the significance of identifying hypoactive bowel sounds during
an abdominal assessment.
Identifying hypoactive bowel sounds suggests the patient is well-
hydrated.
Identifying hypoactive bowel sounds is a sign of normal digestive
function.
Identifying hypoactive bowel sounds may indicate decreased
gastrointestinal activity or potential obstruction.
Identifying hypoactive bowel sounds indicates the presence of
inflammation.
2. If a nurse is assessing a patient with suspected abdominal issues, which
combination of equipment would be most appropriate to ensure a
thorough evaluation?
Reflex hammer, Tuning fork, Tape measure
Stethoscope, Reflex hammer, Tuning fork
Stethoscope, Watch, Tape measure
Watch, Reflex hammer, Tuning fork
3. Describe the role of a stethoscope in the assessment of the abdomen.
A stethoscope is used to listen for bowel sounds and assess
vascular sounds in the abdominal area.
A stethoscope is used to check reflexes in the abdomen.
A stethoscope is used to measure the temperature of the
abdomen.
A stethoscope measures the size of the abdomen.
,4. During inspection of the abdomen, the nurse notes silvery, shiny stretch
marks. The nurse would document this finding as which of the
following?
scars
striae
shadows
ascites
5. What is a common abnormal finding during abdominal palpation that
should be reported?
Flat contour
Soft abdomen
Abdominal tenderness
Normal bowel sounds
6. A nurse is caring for a client with well-managed ulcerative colitis. Which
dietary need should the nurse expect?
Use of probiotics
Administering parenteral nutrition (PN)
Use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements
Providing enteral feeding by mouth
7. To perform light palpation of the abdomen, the nurse uses the pads of
their fingertips to depress the client's abdomen.
3-4 cm
1-2 cm
, 2-3 cm
4-6 cm
8. A nurse is teaching a client about the purpose of probiotics and
incorporating them in their diet. Which of the following information
should the nurse provide?
Probiotics promote the growth of good bacteria in the client's
intestinal tract.
Probiotics remove fats and waste products from the body.
Probiotics allow larger stool to soften to pass.
Probiotics increase peristalsis to prevent constipation.
9. Which of the following findings during an abdominal inspection is
considered normal?
Rash
Purple striae
Everted umbilicus
Healed scars
10. A nurse is educating a group of patients about colorectal cancer
screening. If a patient has a family history of colorectal cancer, which
screening tests should the nurse emphasize as particularly important?
Blood tests for liver enzymes, Urinalysis
Fecal occult test, Flex sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Barium
enema with contrast
MRI of the abdomen, CT scan of the abdomen, Ultrasound
Skin biopsy, Chest X-ray
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Describe the significance of identifying hypoactive bowel sounds during
an abdominal assessment.
Identifying hypoactive bowel sounds suggests the patient is well-
hydrated.
Identifying hypoactive bowel sounds is a sign of normal digestive
function.
Identifying hypoactive bowel sounds may indicate decreased
gastrointestinal activity or potential obstruction.
Identifying hypoactive bowel sounds indicates the presence of
inflammation.
2. If a nurse is assessing a patient with suspected abdominal issues, which
combination of equipment would be most appropriate to ensure a
thorough evaluation?
Reflex hammer, Tuning fork, Tape measure
Stethoscope, Reflex hammer, Tuning fork
Stethoscope, Watch, Tape measure
Watch, Reflex hammer, Tuning fork
3. Describe the role of a stethoscope in the assessment of the abdomen.
A stethoscope is used to listen for bowel sounds and assess
vascular sounds in the abdominal area.
A stethoscope is used to check reflexes in the abdomen.
A stethoscope is used to measure the temperature of the
abdomen.
A stethoscope measures the size of the abdomen.
,4. During inspection of the abdomen, the nurse notes silvery, shiny stretch
marks. The nurse would document this finding as which of the
following?
scars
striae
shadows
ascites
5. What is a common abnormal finding during abdominal palpation that
should be reported?
Flat contour
Soft abdomen
Abdominal tenderness
Normal bowel sounds
6. A nurse is caring for a client with well-managed ulcerative colitis. Which
dietary need should the nurse expect?
Use of probiotics
Administering parenteral nutrition (PN)
Use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements
Providing enteral feeding by mouth
7. To perform light palpation of the abdomen, the nurse uses the pads of
their fingertips to depress the client's abdomen.
3-4 cm
1-2 cm
, 2-3 cm
4-6 cm
8. A nurse is teaching a client about the purpose of probiotics and
incorporating them in their diet. Which of the following information
should the nurse provide?
Probiotics promote the growth of good bacteria in the client's
intestinal tract.
Probiotics remove fats and waste products from the body.
Probiotics allow larger stool to soften to pass.
Probiotics increase peristalsis to prevent constipation.
9. Which of the following findings during an abdominal inspection is
considered normal?
Rash
Purple striae
Everted umbilicus
Healed scars
10. A nurse is educating a group of patients about colorectal cancer
screening. If a patient has a family history of colorectal cancer, which
screening tests should the nurse emphasize as particularly important?
Blood tests for liver enzymes, Urinalysis
Fecal occult test, Flex sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Barium
enema with contrast
MRI of the abdomen, CT scan of the abdomen, Ultrasound
Skin biopsy, Chest X-ray
