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Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a typical sign of a bleeding peptic ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black, tarry stools (melena) result from digested blood due to upper GI bleeding, a common sign of a bleeding peptic ulcer.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an important nursing intervention for a patient with PUD who is taking antacids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Giving antacids 1-3 hours after meals maximizes their acid-neutralizing effect when acid levels peak post-digestion.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with a known history of PUD reports black, tarry stools. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Black, tarry stools indicate GI bleeding, requiring immediate physician notification for assessment and intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with PUD is scheduled for an upper GI series. What should the nurse include in the pre-procedure teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NPO for 8 hours ensures a clear view of the GI tract during an upper GI series.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a history of PUD is admitted for severe epigastric pain and vomiting. The nurse assesses that the patient has a distended abdomen and hypoactive bowel sounds. What is the priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distension and hypoactive bowel sounds suggest gastric outlet obstruction, requiring nasogastric decompression.