NCLEX Med-Surg GI Nursing: Core Concepts and
Assessment EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
SOLUTION 2026 COMPLETE EXAM | 100%
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What are the core nursing concepts impacted by the GI system? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Nutrition, Elimination, and Pain
What begins the digestion process in the mouth? - CORRECT ANSWERS Chewing
(Mastication) and the action of saliva containing enzymes.
What is the role of the Upper and Lower Esophageal Sphincters? - CORRECT ANSWERS They
control the movement of food and prevent backward flow of stomach contents.
What condition is caused by the improper closure of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Reflux, leading to heartburn or dyspepsia.
What are the three primary functions of the stomach? - CORRECT ANSWERS Food reservoir,
mechanical mixing, and chemical breakdown.
What substance do parietal cells in the stomach secrete that is essential for B12 absorption? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Intrinsic factor.
What is the function of the pancreas in digestion? - CORRECT ANSWERS It secretes digestive
enzymes like amylase and lipase into the small intestine.
What are the main functions of the liver? - CORRECT ANSWERS Production of bile,
detoxification, metabolism, and storage of vitamins.
, What triggers the gallbladder to release bile? - CORRECT ANSWERS The consumption of a
fatty meal.
What is the primary site for digestion and absorption of nutrients? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
small intestine.
What is the main function of the large intestine? - CORRECT ANSWERS To absorb water and
electrolytes and form solid feces.
What is the first step in a systematic GI assessment? - CORRECT ANSWERS Asking essential
history questions about appetite, weight changes, and bowel patterns.
What does the PQRST mnemonic stand for in assessing abdominal pain? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Precipitating/Palliative, Quality/Quantity, Region/Radiation, Severity Scale, Timing.
What is the correct sequence for a physical GI exam? - CORRECT ANSWERS Inspect,
Auscultate, then light Palpate.
What should you do if you see a bulging, pulsating mass during inspection? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Do NOT touch it and notify the provider immediately.
Why is it important to auscultate before palpating the abdomen? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Palpating first can stimulate bowel sounds and lead to inaccurate assessment.
What might visible waves of peristalsis indicate? - CORRECT ANSWERS An intestinal
obstruction.
What are the key enzymes secreted by the pancreas? - CORRECT ANSWERS Amylase (for
carbohydrates) and lipase (for fats).
Assessment EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
SOLUTION 2026 COMPLETE EXAM | 100%
CORRECT
What are the core nursing concepts impacted by the GI system? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Nutrition, Elimination, and Pain
What begins the digestion process in the mouth? - CORRECT ANSWERS Chewing
(Mastication) and the action of saliva containing enzymes.
What is the role of the Upper and Lower Esophageal Sphincters? - CORRECT ANSWERS They
control the movement of food and prevent backward flow of stomach contents.
What condition is caused by the improper closure of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Reflux, leading to heartburn or dyspepsia.
What are the three primary functions of the stomach? - CORRECT ANSWERS Food reservoir,
mechanical mixing, and chemical breakdown.
What substance do parietal cells in the stomach secrete that is essential for B12 absorption? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Intrinsic factor.
What is the function of the pancreas in digestion? - CORRECT ANSWERS It secretes digestive
enzymes like amylase and lipase into the small intestine.
What are the main functions of the liver? - CORRECT ANSWERS Production of bile,
detoxification, metabolism, and storage of vitamins.
, What triggers the gallbladder to release bile? - CORRECT ANSWERS The consumption of a
fatty meal.
What is the primary site for digestion and absorption of nutrients? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
small intestine.
What is the main function of the large intestine? - CORRECT ANSWERS To absorb water and
electrolytes and form solid feces.
What is the first step in a systematic GI assessment? - CORRECT ANSWERS Asking essential
history questions about appetite, weight changes, and bowel patterns.
What does the PQRST mnemonic stand for in assessing abdominal pain? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Precipitating/Palliative, Quality/Quantity, Region/Radiation, Severity Scale, Timing.
What is the correct sequence for a physical GI exam? - CORRECT ANSWERS Inspect,
Auscultate, then light Palpate.
What should you do if you see a bulging, pulsating mass during inspection? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Do NOT touch it and notify the provider immediately.
Why is it important to auscultate before palpating the abdomen? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Palpating first can stimulate bowel sounds and lead to inaccurate assessment.
What might visible waves of peristalsis indicate? - CORRECT ANSWERS An intestinal
obstruction.
What are the key enzymes secreted by the pancreas? - CORRECT ANSWERS Amylase (for
carbohydrates) and lipase (for fats).
