CGRN Professional Standards and Ethics 2

Question 1

A colleague has been charting vital signs as stable without actually checking the patient during sedation recovery. What is the appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Address the colleague directly and report to the charge nurse/supervisor

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Ignore it

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Report directly to the state board

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Document in the patient's chart

Question 2

What does informed consent require for endoscopic procedures?

Accepted Answer

The physician explains risks, benefits, alternatives and the patient demonstrates understanding and agrees voluntarily

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The patient signs a form

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The nurse explains the procedure

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Consent is implied when the patient arrives

Question 3

The SGNA Standards of Clinical Practice define which aspect of GI nursing?

Accepted Answer

The scope, standards of practice, and professional performance expectations

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Salary requirements

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Endoscope manufacturer guidelines

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Hospital accreditation requirements

Question 4

A patient requests that endoscopy results not be shared with their spouse in the waiting room. What is the nurse's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's wishes and protect confidentiality under HIPAA

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Share results since they are family

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Share only if results are normal

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Require a signed refusal form

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of continuing education for maintaining CGRN certification?

Accepted Answer

To ensure ongoing competency and currency in GI nursing practice

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To increase certification cost

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To limit the number of certified nurses

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To satisfy hospital HR requirements

Question 6

A nurse is asked to perform a task outside the state nurse practice act. What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Decline, citing scope limitations, and notify the supervisor

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Perform it if the physician ordered it

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Perform it but document a protest

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Ask another nurse to do it