ATI RN
Gastrointestinal Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following are true of the tongue except which one?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the tongue does not attach to the temporal bone. A is true as the tongue contains skeletal muscle. B is true as the tongue attaches to the hyoid bone. D is true as the tongue contains papillae for taste sensation. The tongue's attachment to the temporal bone is incorrect because it attaches to the hyoid bone and other muscles in the oral cavity for movement and function.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following acts to inhibit acid production?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: somatostatin. Somatostatin inhibits acid production by blocking the release of gastrin and histamine, which stimulate acid secretion. Secretin (A) stimulates bicarbonate secretion, cholecystokinin (C) stimulates gallbladder contraction, and gastrin (D) stimulates acid secretion. Somatostatin directly inhibits acid secretion by acting on the parietal cells of the stomach.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following hormones stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cholecystokinin (CCK) is the correct answer as it specifically stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder. It is released in response to the presence of fats and proteins in the duodenum, signaling the gallbladder to contract and release bile to aid in digestion. Insulin is involved in regulating blood sugar levels, while gastrin stimulates gastric acid secretion. Secretin stimulates the release of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic juice to neutralize stomach acid, not bile secretion. Therefore, CCK is the most appropriate choice in this context.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticular disease. When palpating the client's abdomen, in which of the following locations should the nurse expect the client to report abdominal pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Lower left quadrant. This is because diverticular disease commonly affects the sigmoid colon, which is located in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen. Pain in this area is a hallmark symptom of diverticular disease. The other choices (B, C, D) are incorrect because diverticular disease typically causes pain in the lower left quadrant due to inflammation and infection of the diverticula in that area. Upper quadrants are less likely to be affected by diverticular disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: History of NSAID use. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen can irritate the stomach lining and increase the risk of developing peptic ulcers. Bulimia (choice A) can lead to other gastrointestinal issues but is not a direct risk factor for peptic ulcers. Drinking green tea (choice C) is actually associated with potential protective effects against peptic ulcers due to its antioxidant properties. Having a glass of wine daily (choice D) is not a known risk factor for peptic ulcers.