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NCLEX Questions on Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The pancreas is stimulated to release its secretions by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secretin, released from the duodenum, stimulates the pancreas to secrete bicarbonate and enzymes to neutralize acidic chyme.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following factors registers a score of 3 in the Well's Score for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the Wells Score for PE, clinical symptoms of DVT or PE as the most likely diagnosis scores 3; heart rate >100 scores 1.5, making A the closest match among options.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements relating to asthma is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asthma can cause breathlessness worse when lying flat due to airway obstruction, making C the most accurate statement.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would confirm the diagnosis of diabetes in a patient with symptoms of hyperglycaemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fasting plasma glucose>=7.0 mmol/l with symptoms confirms diabetes per WHO criteria, making A the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
A 50-year-old man is admitted to A&E with severe, tearing central chest pain radiating into his back. On examination, he has a high BP with variability between both arms. An ECG shows T-wave inversions in the inferior leads. What should be the next step in the management of the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest aortic dissection (tearing pain, BP variability); urgent BP control and CT angiogram are critical, making B the correct answer.