ATI LPN
Gastrointestinal System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a history of PUD presents with dizziness, fatigue, and pallor. That complication might the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness, fatigue, and pallor suggest anemia from chronic bleeding, a common PUD complication.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with PUD who is taking NSAIDs reports worsening symptoms. The nurse should suggest which of the following to the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs worsen PUD; switching to acetaminophen reduces mucosal irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with PUD presents with signs of dehydration, including dry mucous membranes and hypotension. The nurse should anticipate which intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV fluids are needed to correct dehydration and stabilize blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most definitive diagnostic test for peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endoscopy with biopsy is the most definitive test for PUD, allowing visualization of ulcers and testing for H. pylori, a common cause. Barium swallow can detect ulcers but is less specific. CT scan is used for complications like perforation, not primary diagnosis. Fecal occult blood detects bleeding but not the ulcer itself.
Question 5 of 5
In humans, structures that release digestive secretions directly into the small intestine include both the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pancreas releases digestive enzymes and the gall bladder releases bile directly into the small intestine via ducts to aid digestion. Salivary glands (A, C) secrete into the mouth, not the small intestine. Lacteals absorb fats, not secrete. Villi are absorptive structures, not secretory.