ATI LPN
Questions for Review of Systems Gastrointestinal Questions
Question 1 of 5
When monitoring a patient with PUD, what is a key indicator of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden, sharp abdominal pain is a key sign of perforation, indicating a breach in the stomach or duodenal wall requiring urgent attention.
Question 2 of 5
In managing PUD, why is it important for patients to avoid eating spicy foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spicy foods stimulate gastric acid secretion, exacerbating PUD symptoms and delaying healing.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with PUD is receiving sucralfate. The nurse knows that sucralfate should be administered:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate works best on an empty stomach, forming a protective barrier over ulcers before meals.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a known history of PUD is scheduled for a urea breath test. What pretest instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics and bismuth can suppress H. pylori, leading to false negatives, so they must be avoided for 2 weeks prior.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a history of PUD suddenly develops hematemesis. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning on the side prevents aspiration of blood, a priority in hematemesis.