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Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Letter B indicates structures that function in the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Letter B (tubules) reabsorbs water and nutrients, making C the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is recovering from discomfort from a peptic ulcer. The doctor has ordered to advance the patient's diet to solid foods. The patient's lunch tray arrives. Which food should the patient avoid eating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Citrus fruits like oranges can irritate ulcers due to acidity; milk, rice, and bananas are generally soothing, making A correct.
Question 3 of 5
What complication of peptic ulcer disease is characterised by sudden, intense abdominal pain and requires immediate surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Perforation causes sudden, severe pain and requires urgent surgery due to leakage into the peritoneum, making C correct.
Question 4 of 5
Besides loose connective tissue with numerous lymphocytes, lamina propria may contain:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lamina propria supports a variety of structures including capillaries, nerves, lymphatics, and nodules for nutrient exchange and immune function.
Question 5 of 5
The myenteric (Auerbach's) plexus does not contain:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The myenteric plexus contains nerve cell bodies of parasympathetic ganglia, not sympathetic ganglia, which are outside the GI wall.