ATI LPN
Gastrointestinal System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the approximate length of the entire GI tract from mouth to anus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The gastrointestinal tract is approximately 30 feet (9 meters) long in adults, making B the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
A 54-year-old Caucasian smoker with a history of type II diabetes mellitus controlled with diet has a blood pressure of 146/94 mmHg with optimal non-pharmacological management. Which of the following would be the most appropriate management?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics like chlorthalidone are first-line for hypertension with diabetes, with follow-up in 2-4 weeks to monitor electrolytes, making C the best choice.
Question 3 of 5
A 70-year old ex-smoker stopped 4 years ago and started smoking since he was 16 years old. On average he smoked 30 cigarettes a day. What is his pack year history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pack years = (cigarettes/day ÷ 20) × years smoked = (30 ÷ 20) × 50 = 75 pack years, making C the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
A 50-year-old patient is admitted with acute exacerbation of COPD. He is started on salbutamol, ipratropium nebulisers and oral steroids. The following day the nurses call the junior doctor as the patient is complaining of severe pain in the left eye. The doctor examines finds that his eye is red and a diagnosis of acute glaucoma is made. Which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ipratropium, an anticholinergic, can cause pupillary dilatation via aerosol escape to the eye, precipitating angle-closure glaucoma, making A the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
A 56-year-old woman presents to discuss the results of her recent upper endoscopy. She was having some mild abdominal pain, so she underwent the procedure, which revealed an ulcer in the antrum of the stomach. Biopsy of the lesion revealed the presence of H. pylori. All of the following statements regarding her condition are correct except
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. pylori is thought to be responsible for a majority of cases of peptic ulcer disease. It has been associated with MALT as well as adenocarcinoma. Triple drug therapy has been shown to be more effective than dual therapy. With adequate treatment, reinfection is rare. Although urea breath testing is probably a better tool for diagnosis of active infection and adequacy of treatment, quantitative serology can be used to monitor treatment efficacy. A $30 \%$ fall in IgG titer should be seen after therapy.