ATI LPN
Gastrointestinal System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings in a patient with PUD requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dark, tarry stools indicate upper GI bleeding, a serious PUD complication requiring urgent intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a history of PUD presents with dizziness, fatigue, and pallor. That complication might the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness, fatigue, and pallor suggest anemia from chronic bleeding, a common PUD complication.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with PUD reports severe pain 30 minutes after eating. The pain is not relieved by antacids. What should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain shortly after eating, unrelieved by antacids, is typical of a gastric ulcer due to acid irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with PUD who is taking NSAIDs reports worsening symptoms. The nurse should suggest which of the following to the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs worsen PUD; switching to acetaminophen reduces mucosal irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with PUD presents with signs of dehydration, including dry mucous membranes and hypotension. The nurse should anticipate which intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV fluids are needed to correct dehydration and stabilize blood pressure.