ATI LPN
Upper Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
After reabsorption in nephrons is completed, the fluid that is left in the tubules is transported to the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-reabsorption fluid (urine) goes to the bladder, making C the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a peptic ulcer is suddenly vomiting dark coffee ground emesis. On assessment of the abdomen you find bloating and an epigastric mass in the abdomen. Which complication may this patient be experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coffee ground emesis indicates upper GI bleeding, common in peptic ulcers, making B correct; bloating and mass may suggest a clot, not necessarily obstruction , perforation , or peritonitis .
Question 3 of 5
In the event of a bleeding peptic ulcer, which treatment is typically first attempted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Endoscopic therapy (e.g., cauterization) is the first-line treatment to stop bleeding in ulcers, making C correct.
Question 4 of 5
Submucosa of the digestive tract consists primarily of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The submucosa is primarily loose connective tissue, allowing flexibility and housing glands and vessels.
Question 5 of 5
Mesothelium consists of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mesothelium is a simple squamous epithelium lining body cavities and serosal surfaces.