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Upper Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
If a person was unable to break down food particles into molecules that could be absorbed by the body, you would predict
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inability to break down food indicates a digestive system issue, making A the correct answer.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Helicobacter pylori can live in the stomach's acidic conditions because it secretes ___________ which neutralizes the acid.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. pylori secretes urease, which converts urea to ammonia and CO2, neutralizing acid around it, making B correct.
Question 4 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 5 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.