SGNA Study Guide 2026
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📋 SGNA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 SGNA Topics to Study (23)
✍️ Sample SGNA Questions & Answers
1. Mandatory reporting by nurses is required when there is suspicion of:
Nurses are mandated reporters legally required to report suspected abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults and children to appropriate protective authorities.
2. A video processor in the endoscopy tower serves what primary function?
The video processor receives raw electronic signals from the endoscope's camera chip (CCD/CMOS) and converts them into high-quality video images displayed on the monitor.
3. What is the minimum soak time for glutaraldehyde 2.4% to achieve high-level disinfection of endoscopes at room temperature?
Glutaraldehyde 2.4% requires 20–45 minutes of contact time at room temperature to achieve HLD, though exact time depends on manufacturer specifications.
4. The 'two-nurse rule' in the endoscopy setting refers to what safety practice?
During moderate sedation, one nurse monitors the patient continuously while another assists the endoscopist, ensuring dedicated monitoring without distraction.
5. Which medication is used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection as part of standard triple therapy?
Standard first-line H. pylori triple therapy combines clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and a PPI for 10–14 days to eradicate the organism causing peptic ulcer disease.
6. Improving quality in the patient care setting should be based on:
Explanation: Improving quality in the patient care setting should focus on improving the process rather than just correcting the immediate problem or finding someone to blame. By improving the process, healthcare organizations can identify and address the root causes of problems, implement evidence-based practices, and make sustainable changes that lead to better outcomes for patients. This approach involves analyzing the entire care delivery system, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and patient safety. Regulatory rules may provide guidelines, but improving the process goes beyond compliance and aims to continuously enhance the quality of care provided.