Certified Gastroenterology RN Trivia 3

Question 1

Which bowel preparation electrolyte imbalance is most concerning before colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

Answer

Aggressive bowel prep can cause hypokalemia, risking cardiac arrhythmias.

Question 2

What is the recommended patient position during a colonoscopy insertion?

Accepted Answer

Left lateral (Sims)

Answer

The left lateral or Sims position eases scope insertion into the rectum.

Question 3

Which medication reverses the effects of benzodiazepine sedation?

Accepted Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Flumazenil is the antagonist used to reverse benzodiazepines like midazolam.

Question 4

During an EGD, which airway complication should the nurse monitor for most closely?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration

Answer

Upper endoscopy poses an aspiration risk due to secretions and sedation.

Question 5

What does the abbreviation ERCP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Answer

ERCP is Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for biliary and pancreatic ducts.

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