ATI LPN
Questions About Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which type of diet is most appropriate for a patient recovering from a bleeding peptic ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bland diet minimizes irritation and supports healing in a recovering bleeding ulcer.
Question 2 of 5
A patient diagnosed with PUD is being discharged with a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and an antibiotic. What key instruction should the nurse provide regarding the antibiotic therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Completing the full antibiotic course ensures H. pylori eradication, preventing PUD recurrence.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with a history of PUD presents with sudden, severe epigastric pain and a rigid abdomen. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden, severe pain with a rigid abdomen suggests perforation, requiring urgent surgical intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with PUD is undergoing an upper GI endoscopy. The nurse is aware that this procedure is primarily used to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upper GI endoscopy directly visualizes ulcers and abnormalities in the stomach and duodenum.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with PUD is instructed to avoid certain foods to prevent symptom exacerbation. Which food should the patient be advised to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chocolate stimulates acid production, exacerbating PUD symptoms.