CGRN Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CGRN Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CGRN exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the CGRN Vocabulary Game
General Nursing Care
Gastroenterological Procedures
Patient Care Interventions
Infection Control and Safety
Sources for these terms (52)
- ABCGN Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse Exam Test Blueprint · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Definition & Facts for GER & GERD — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Definition & Facts for Celiac Disease — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Diagnosis of Celiac Disease — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Celiac disease - sprue — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Your Digestive System & How it Works — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Black or tarry stools — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Symptoms & Causes of GI Bleeding — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Cirrhosis — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Upper GI Endoscopy — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ERCP — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Diagnosis of Pancreatitis — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Definition & Facts for Colon Polyps — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Colonoscopy — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Sigmoidoscopy — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Treatment for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Stent — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Bleeding esophageal varices — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Treatment for Cirrhosis — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Upper GI Series — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Barium enema — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Diagnosis of Gallstones — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection Label — FDA DailyMed · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Propofol Injectable Emulsion Label — FDA DailyMed · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ) - Health Professional Version — NIH National Cancer Institute · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Screening for Colorectal Cancer — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Stool guaiac test — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Esomeprazole — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NARCAN (Naloxone Hydrochloride Nasal Spray) Label — FDA DailyMed · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection Label — FDA DailyMed · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Naloxone Injection — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Metoclopramide — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Senna — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Irritable Bowel Syndrome — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel — NIH NIDDK · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Information about Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) and FDA's Evaluation — FDA · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Recommendations for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Disinfection of Healthcare Equipment — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Glossary — Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Chemical Disinfectants — Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling — FDA · Source checked 2026-11-02
- About Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Infections Associated with Reprocessed Duodenoscopes — FDA · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) Basics — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ALARA – As Low As Reasonably Achievable Recommendations — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CGRN Exam
The CGRN certification validates specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. The exam covers four domains: General Nursing Care (21%), Gastroenterological Procedures (35%), Patient Care Interventions (25%), and Environmental Safety, Infection Prevention and Control (19%). The exam consists of 175 items (150 scored, 25 unscored pretest) and demonstrates competency in GI anatomy, procedural assistance, sedation monitoring, specimen handling, and infection control.
Exam sponsor: ABCGN (American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses) / Prometric. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
175 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
Scaled 450 (on a 200-800 scale)
Reported exam pass rate: 55-60%. varies by preparation and experience This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CGRN vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CGRN vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 CGRN terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CGRN terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ABCGN (American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses) / Prometric content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CGRN exam?
The CGRN (Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse) is a specialty certification offered by ABCGN (American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses). It validates advanced knowledge and skills in gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing, including procedural assistance, patient care, and infection prevention.
What are the CGRN eligibility requirements?
To sit for the CGRN exam, you must have: (1) Current unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or Canada, (2) Minimum 2 years (4,000 hours) of GI/endoscopy nursing experience, and (3) Two professional references from the gastroenterology field. Experience may be in clinical, supervisory, administrative, teaching, or research roles.