LATTEST UPDATE FOR
Gastrointestinal
Disorders Test Practice
Exam 2025-2026
VERSION WITH
QUALIFIED QUESTIONS
AND RATIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
,1. A patient presents with burning epigastric pain
that improves with food intake. The nurse suspects
which condition?
A. Appendicitis
B. Peptic ulcer disease
C. Pancreatitis
D. Cholecystitis
Answer: B
Rationale: Peptic ulcer disease often causes
epigastric pain relieved by food or antacids due to
acid neutralization.
2. Which symptom is most characteristic of acute
appendicitis?
A. Left lower quadrant pain
B. Right lower quadrant pain with rebound
tenderness
C. Epigastric burning
D. Radiating back pain
,Answer: B
Rationale: Appendicitis classically presents with RLQ
pain and rebound tenderness at McBurney’s point.
3. A patient with suspected GI bleeding has black,
tarry stools. This is called:
A. Hematochezia
B. Melena
C. Steatorrhea
D. Constipation
Answer: B
Rationale: Melena indicates upper GI bleeding
digested in the stomach or small intestine.
4. Which lab value is most concerning in acute
pancreatitis?
A. Low amylase
B. Elevated lipase
C. Low glucose
, D. Elevated hemoglobin
Answer: B
Rationale: Lipase is highly specific for pancreatic
inflammation.
5. The nurse should prioritize which intervention
for a patient with active upper GI bleeding?
A. High-fiber diet
B. IV fluid resuscitation
C. Oral iron therapy
D. Ambulation
Answer: B
Rationale: Stabilizing circulation with IV fluids is
priority in hemorrhage.
6. Which condition is associated with “coffee-
ground” emesis?
A. Lower GI bleed
B. Upper GI bleed
Gastrointestinal
Disorders Test Practice
Exam 2025-2026
VERSION WITH
QUALIFIED QUESTIONS
AND RATIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
,1. A patient presents with burning epigastric pain
that improves with food intake. The nurse suspects
which condition?
A. Appendicitis
B. Peptic ulcer disease
C. Pancreatitis
D. Cholecystitis
Answer: B
Rationale: Peptic ulcer disease often causes
epigastric pain relieved by food or antacids due to
acid neutralization.
2. Which symptom is most characteristic of acute
appendicitis?
A. Left lower quadrant pain
B. Right lower quadrant pain with rebound
tenderness
C. Epigastric burning
D. Radiating back pain
,Answer: B
Rationale: Appendicitis classically presents with RLQ
pain and rebound tenderness at McBurney’s point.
3. A patient with suspected GI bleeding has black,
tarry stools. This is called:
A. Hematochezia
B. Melena
C. Steatorrhea
D. Constipation
Answer: B
Rationale: Melena indicates upper GI bleeding
digested in the stomach or small intestine.
4. Which lab value is most concerning in acute
pancreatitis?
A. Low amylase
B. Elevated lipase
C. Low glucose
, D. Elevated hemoglobin
Answer: B
Rationale: Lipase is highly specific for pancreatic
inflammation.
5. The nurse should prioritize which intervention
for a patient with active upper GI bleeding?
A. High-fiber diet
B. IV fluid resuscitation
C. Oral iron therapy
D. Ambulation
Answer: B
Rationale: Stabilizing circulation with IV fluids is
priority in hemorrhage.
6. Which condition is associated with “coffee-
ground” emesis?
A. Lower GI bleed
B. Upper GI bleed
