ATI LPN
Questions for Review of Systems Gastrointestinal Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The serosal surface exposed to a body cavity consists of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The serosa is lined by mesothelium, a simple squamous epithelium, on its outer surface.
Question 3 of 5
In the digestive system, lymph nodules occur:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lymph nodules are found in tonsils, appendix, lamina propria, and Peyer's patches (ileum).
Question 4 of 5
Microscopic indentations in the epithelial surface of the stomach are called gastric:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastric pits are shallow depressions leading to gastric glands.
Question 5 of 5
Choose the best description of the ileum.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ileum features Peyer's patches (lymph nodules), villi, crypts, and goblet cells.