CGRN Exam Prep Questions With Complete
Solutions
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
A gastroenterology associate is defined as:
A. A nurse who is engaged in the field of
gastroenterology
B. A non-RN healthcare professional with varied
educational background engaged in the field of
gastroenterology
C. An individual with advanced education who is
engaged in gastroenterology
D. An individual who is responsible for transporting
patients and caring for instruments and equipment
Correct Answers B. A non-RN healthcare
professional with varied educational background
engaged in the field of gastroenterology
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
A general requirement for a recently graduated
nurse who is interested in practicing
gastroenterology nursing is:
A. To work for one year on a medical-surgical unit
to gain experience
B. To work for a private gastroenterology physician
to gain knowledge of diagnosis and procedures
,C. To work in a special procedures unit for one year
D. To work in an ambulatory care unit to practice
skills for one year Correct Answers A. To work for
one year on a medical-surgical unit to gain
experience
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
During what period was medicine so far advanced
that they had what is equivalent to today's
subspecialties?
A. Egyptians
B. Pre-Christian era
C. Middle Ages
D. Greeks and Romans Correct Answers A.
Egyptians
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
Initial assessment of patients on arrival to the
gastroenterology unit is usually the responsibility
of the:
A. Physician
B. Nurse manager
C. Staff nurse (RN)
D. Associate Correct Answers C. Staff nurse (RN)
,Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The first recorded gastrointestinal assistant was:
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Frances Reiter
C. Gabriele Schindler
D. BC Charaka Correct Answers C. Gabriele
Schindler
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The first Society of Gastrointestinal Assistants
(SGA) was formed in what year?
A. 1968
B. 1976
C. 1972
D. 1974 Correct Answers D. 1974
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The individual who first developed the fiberoptic
telescope used for gastroenterology procedures
was:
A. Hippocrates
B. Hopkins
C. Schindler
D. Baird Correct Answers B. Hopkins
, Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The practice of gastroenterology nursing requires
application of the nursing process. The components
include:
A. Communication, planning, evaluation, follow-up
B. Assessment, planning, implementation,
evaluation
C. Interviewing, observing, communicating,
listening
D. Assessment, planning, evaluation, follow-up
Correct Answers B. Assessment, planning,
implementation, evaluation
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The rationale for the rapid adoption of fiberoptic
instruments includes:
A. Simplicity, ease of use and patient safety
B. Complex lens system and noncoherent bundles
C. Perfect imaging and ease of use
D. Combination of noncoherent bundles and
coherent bundles to make a perfect image Correct
Answers A. Simplicity, ease of use and patient
safety
Chapter 10: Planning
Solutions
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
A gastroenterology associate is defined as:
A. A nurse who is engaged in the field of
gastroenterology
B. A non-RN healthcare professional with varied
educational background engaged in the field of
gastroenterology
C. An individual with advanced education who is
engaged in gastroenterology
D. An individual who is responsible for transporting
patients and caring for instruments and equipment
Correct Answers B. A non-RN healthcare
professional with varied educational background
engaged in the field of gastroenterology
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
A general requirement for a recently graduated
nurse who is interested in practicing
gastroenterology nursing is:
A. To work for one year on a medical-surgical unit
to gain experience
B. To work for a private gastroenterology physician
to gain knowledge of diagnosis and procedures
,C. To work in a special procedures unit for one year
D. To work in an ambulatory care unit to practice
skills for one year Correct Answers A. To work for
one year on a medical-surgical unit to gain
experience
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
During what period was medicine so far advanced
that they had what is equivalent to today's
subspecialties?
A. Egyptians
B. Pre-Christian era
C. Middle Ages
D. Greeks and Romans Correct Answers A.
Egyptians
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
Initial assessment of patients on arrival to the
gastroenterology unit is usually the responsibility
of the:
A. Physician
B. Nurse manager
C. Staff nurse (RN)
D. Associate Correct Answers C. Staff nurse (RN)
,Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The first recorded gastrointestinal assistant was:
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Frances Reiter
C. Gabriele Schindler
D. BC Charaka Correct Answers C. Gabriele
Schindler
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The first Society of Gastrointestinal Assistants
(SGA) was formed in what year?
A. 1968
B. 1976
C. 1972
D. 1974 Correct Answers D. 1974
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The individual who first developed the fiberoptic
telescope used for gastroenterology procedures
was:
A. Hippocrates
B. Hopkins
C. Schindler
D. Baird Correct Answers B. Hopkins
, Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The practice of gastroenterology nursing requires
application of the nursing process. The components
include:
A. Communication, planning, evaluation, follow-up
B. Assessment, planning, implementation,
evaluation
C. Interviewing, observing, communicating,
listening
D. Assessment, planning, evaluation, follow-up
Correct Answers B. Assessment, planning,
implementation, evaluation
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and
Associate
The rationale for the rapid adoption of fiberoptic
instruments includes:
A. Simplicity, ease of use and patient safety
B. Complex lens system and noncoherent bundles
C. Perfect imaging and ease of use
D. Combination of noncoherent bundles and
coherent bundles to make a perfect image Correct
Answers A. Simplicity, ease of use and patient
safety
Chapter 10: Planning
