ATI LPN
Gastrointestinal System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement best describes what happens as environmental temperature increases from 20°C to 30°C?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Internal body temperature rises slightly with environmental heat, making D the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has developed a duodenal ulcer. As the nurse, you know that which of the following plays a role in peptic ulcer formation. Select ONE that does not apply:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Helicobacter pylori causes mucosal damage, NSAIDs reduce protective prostaglandins, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome increases acid via gastrin. Spicy foods and milk are not direct causes, making B, C, E correct.
Question 3 of 5
You are providing discharge teaching to a patient taking Sucralfate (Carafate). Which statement by the patient demonstrates they understand how to take this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate works best on an empty stomach to coat the mucosa, making B correct; it should be separated from other meds (A, C) and taken multiple times daily (not D).
Question 4 of 5
A gastric ulcer is most often localised on which part of the stomach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gastric ulcers commonly occur on the lesser curvature due to acid exposure, making C correct.
Question 5 of 5
The epithelium lining the entire GI tract is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The GI tract epithelium varies: stratified squamous in the esophagus and anus for protection, simple columnar in the stomach and intestines for secretion/absorption.