ATI LPN
Questions About Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient with PUD who is experiencing nausea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear fluids and a light diet can soothe the stomach and reduce nausea without exacerbating PUD symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
For a patient with PUD, the nurse should include which of the following in the discharge teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding smoking and alcohol reduces irritation and acid production, key to preventing PUD recurrence.
Question 3 of 5
A patient diagnosed with PUD is being discharged with a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and an antibiotic. What key instruction should the nurse provide regarding the antibiotic therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Completing the full antibiotic course ensures H. pylori eradication, preventing PUD recurrence.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a history of PUD presents with sudden, severe epigastric pain and a rigid abdomen. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden, severe pain with a rigid abdomen suggests perforation, requiring urgent surgical intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with PUD is undergoing an upper GI endoscopy. The nurse is aware that this procedure is primarily used to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upper GI endoscopy directly visualizes ulcers and abnormalities in the stomach and duodenum.