NUR MISC Med Surg Exam 3 Study Guide

Study Guide Terms GI Assessment (ATI Fundamentals Book – Page 155, Lewis Page 874 ) • IAPP: Inspect, Auscultation, Percussion, and Palpatation. • Start at right lower quadrant because it’s the most active quadrant (ileocecal valve) • Expect high pitched clicks and gurgles 5-35 times/min • If you don’t hear anything for 5 minutes then you declare absent bowel sounds and implement NPO status. Stool Specimen Collection: Clean technique, send sample right away For occult blood test: ...