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

Answer

Address the unsafe practice directly and report to the charge nurse to ensure immediate patient safety.

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

Answer

Informed consent is a process requiring disclosure, understanding, voluntariness, and capacity — not just a signed form.

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

Answer

SGNA Standards define the scope of practice, standards of care, and professional performance expectations for GI nursing.

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

Answer

Under HIPAA, the patient controls who receives their health information regardless of family relationship.

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

Answer

CE requirements ensure certified nurses maintain current knowledge in the rapidly evolving field of GI nursing.

CGRN - Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse Practice Test

CGRN - Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse Practice Test

CGRN Professional Standards and Ethics 2