FREE CGRN Exam Guide 2026: Pass ABCGN Gastroenterology RN
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Which sphincter separates the esophagus from the stomach?
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Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES)
GI Anatomy & Physiology
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What is the primary function of the duodenum?
Federal statute enacted in 1996 whose Privacy Rule sets national standards protecting individually identifiable medical records held by covered healthcare entities.
General Nursing Care
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Introduction & CGRN Exam Overview
1.1 CGRN Exam Facts & Logistics
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Which organ produces bile necessary for fat digestion?
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Ampulla of Vater
A patient with GERD experiences heartburn due to backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus. What is the underlying mechanism?
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Chronic digestive disorder in which stomach contents repeatedly flow backward into the esophagus and can lead to esophagitis, stricture, or Barrett metaplasia.
Which condition is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the colonic mucosa?
Function of bile in digestion
A 58-year-old patient presents with progressive dysphagia to solids and unintentional weight loss. Which assessment finding warrants immediate further investigation?
Autoimmune enteropathy triggered by dietary gluten in wheat, barley, and rye that is confirmed through serologic antibody testing and duodenal tissue sampling.
1.2 Eligibility & Application
When assessing a patient for dehydration, which finding is most specific?
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Ulcerative colitis vs Crohn's disease pattern
A patient scheduled for a screening colonoscopy asks about bowel preparation. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Microscopic fingerlike projections lining the small intestinal lumen that absorb iron, vitamins, and nutrients and become flattened in untreated gluten-sensitive enteropathy.
When educating a patient with celiac disease about dietary management, which instruction is most important?
Why progressive dysphagia plus weight loss is a red flag
Under HIPAA regulations, when can a nurse share patient health information with family members?
Final and longest segment of the small intestine located distal to the jejunum that empties digested contents into the cecum.
1.3 Exam Blueprint & Study Strategy
A patient is taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for GERD. What is the primary mechanism of action?
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Term Pairs
Upper endoscopy (EGD) indications
Upper GI Endoscopy
During an upper endoscopy (EGD), the endoscope passes through which anatomical structures in order?
Cgrn Gastroenterological Procedures
Semifluid mixture of partially digested food, gastric acid, and digestive enzymes that the stomach slowly empties into the duodenum.
What is the primary purpose of a diagnostic colonoscopy?
Why patients are positioned left lateral for EGD
During colonoscopy, which finding requires immediate polypectomy?
Digestive fluid synthesized by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that enters the duodenum through ducts to emulsify dietary fats.
General Nursing Care in the GI Setting
2.1 GI Anatomy & Physiology Review
What is the purpose of the irrigation channel in an endoscope?
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Post-EGD return of the gag reflex before oral intake
Which accessory is used to obtain tissue samples during endoscopy?
Foul-smelling black, tarry stool resulting from blood that has been chemically altered by gastric acid and digestive enzymes during upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
A patient is receiving moderate sedation for endoscopy. Which finding indicates the patient has reached the desired level of sedation?
Adequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy
Colonoscopy & Prep
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