ATI LPN
Questions for Review of Systems Gastrointestinal Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which sequence represents the correct pathway for the removal of urine from the human body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine flows from kidney to ureter, bladder, and urethra, making A the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
Your patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease due to h.pylori. This bacterium has a unique shape which allows it to penetrate the stomach mucosa. You know this bacterium is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Helicobacter pylori is spiral-shaped (helical), aiding its penetration into the stomach mucosa, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
A physician prescribes a Proton-Pump Inhibitor to a patient with a gastric ulcer. Which medication is considered a PPI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pantoprazole is a PPI, reducing acid production; Famotidine is an H2 blocker, magnesium hydroxide is an antacid, and metronidazole is an antibiotic, making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which symptom is more commonly associated with a gastric ulcer compared to a duodenal ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gastric ulcer pain is often worsened by eating due to acid irritation, unlike duodenal ulcers, making C correct.
Question 5 of 5
The layer of tissue beneath the mucosa is called the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The submucosa lies directly beneath the mucosa, supporting it with connective tissue, glands, and vessels.