CGRN Exam Prep Questions

CGRN Exam Prep Questions 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 - C. Gabriele Schindler 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 - B. Hopkins 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 - A. Egyptians 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 - A. Simplicity, ease of use and patient safety 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 - D. 1974 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 - B. Assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation 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 - 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 - A. To work for one year on a medical-surgical unit to gain experience 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 - C. Staff nurse (RN) Chapter 2: Leadership Roles & Management of the Gastroenterology Department The theoretical framework upon which departmental management is based involves: A. Coordination of the five functions of management B. Getting things done through others