ATI LPN
Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with PUD is scheduled for an upper GI series. What should the nurse include in the pre-procedure teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NPO for 8 hours ensures a clear view of the GI tract during an upper GI series.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a known history of PUD is prescribed bismuth subsalicylate. The nurse should educate the patient that a common side effect of this medication is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bismuth can cause harmless black stools, a common side effect to reassure patients about.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with a history of PUD is experiencing pain relief after starting treatment with a PPI. The patient asks if they can stop the medication now. The nurse should respond:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping PPIs prematurely can lead to incomplete healing and recurrence.
Question 4 of 5
Which symptom is most indicative of peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Upper abdominal pain that improves with eating is classic for duodenal ulcers, a common type of PUD, as food neutralizes acid temporarily. Sharp pain in the lower right abdomen suggests appendicitis. Vomiting and diarrhea are nonspecific and more acute. Cough and swallowing difficulty point to esophageal or respiratory issues.
Question 5 of 5
The end products of digestion enter the cells of a vertebrate by the process of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Absorption is the process by which digested nutrients (end products) are taken up by cells lining the digestive tract and enter the bloodstream or lymph for distribution to body cells. Osmosis is water movement, not nutrient uptake. Emulsification is fat breakdown, not cellular entry. Egestion is waste expulsion, not nutrient absorption.