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 answer C. Gabriele Schindler
Chapter 1: The Gastroenterology Nurse and Associate
The individu...
CGRN Exam Prep 2023/2024 with 100% correct answers
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 answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 answer 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 - correct answer 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
C. Micromanaging all tasks in the unit
D. Ensuring that the employee knows to whom to report - correct answer A. Coordination of the five functions of management
Chapter 2: Leadership Roles & Management of the Gastroenterology Department
______________________________ outlines a course of action that is realistic for the unit and involves the development of a purpose, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the unit.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Directing
D. Staffing - correct answer A. Planning
Chapter 2: Leadership Roles & Management of the Gastroenterology Department
Managerial components of "Planning" include:
A. Forecasting and managing the budget
B. Maintaining a structure of working relationships
C. Assigning work activities
D. Hiring new personnel - correct answer A. Forecasting and managing the budget
Chapter 2: Leadership Roles & Management of the Gastroenterology Department
Activities the gastroenterology nurse leader performs in the "Directing" function of management include:
A. Counseling employees
B. Leading and guiding employees
C. Developing position descriptions
D. Conducting performance appraisals - correct answer B. Leading and guiding employees
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