TNCC Skills Demonstration Practice Test

Normal abdominal motility is shown by bowel sounds heard in all four quadrants. Hearing these sounds throughout the abdomen indicates active peristalsis and no evident obstruction or peritoneal irritation at the moment of assessment. If bowel sounds were absent in some areas, hyperactive, or limited to just one region, that would point to potential issues such as ileus, obstruction, or localized irritation. So, observing bowel sounds in all four quadrants fits with normal GI activity.