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NR324: GI Assessments & Tests Questions
and Answers Latest Update
What are diagnostic tests for GI issues? Ans: Blood tests: CBC; Basil
metabolic panel (BMP), liver function tests (LFTs)
Urine tests: U/A
Stool: Fecal occult blood test (FOBT); culture
What is the function of a colonoscopy? Ans: Allows visualization of anus,
rectum, sigmoid/descending, transverse and ascending colon.
What are the indications for a colonoscopy? Ans: Colon cancer screening
Lower GI bleed
Polyps, tumors
Inflammatory bowel disorders
What is patient preparation for a colonoscopy? Ans: Informed consent
Bowel prep: Polyethylene glycol, clear liquid diet
NPO after midnight
Performed under conscious/moderate sedation.
What is the nursing care for post procedure? Ans: Patient may experience
abdomen cramping
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Monitor vital signs
Observe for rectal bleeding especially if polypectomy or biopsy was
performed.
What is the function of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Ans: Allows
visualization of esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
What are the indications for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Ans:
Inflammation
Ulcerations (PUD)
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB)
Bleeding varices
What is patient preparation for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)?
Ans: Informed consent
NPO 6-8 hours before procedure.
Throat is anesthetized with topical spray.
Performed under conscious/moderate sedation.
What is the nursing care for post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Ans:
Maintain NPO until gag reflex returns.
Warm water gargles
What is the function of an endoscopic retrograde cholangio-
pancreatography (ERCP)? Ans: Allows visualization of the pancreatic and
bile ducts.
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NR324: GI Assessments & Tests Questions
and Answers Latest Update
What are diagnostic tests for GI issues? Ans: Blood tests: CBC; Basil
metabolic panel (BMP), liver function tests (LFTs)
Urine tests: U/A
Stool: Fecal occult blood test (FOBT); culture
What is the function of a colonoscopy? Ans: Allows visualization of anus,
rectum, sigmoid/descending, transverse and ascending colon.
What are the indications for a colonoscopy? Ans: Colon cancer screening
Lower GI bleed
Polyps, tumors
Inflammatory bowel disorders
What is patient preparation for a colonoscopy? Ans: Informed consent
Bowel prep: Polyethylene glycol, clear liquid diet
NPO after midnight
Performed under conscious/moderate sedation.
What is the nursing care for post procedure? Ans: Patient may experience
abdomen cramping
© 2025 All rights reserved
, 2 | Page
Monitor vital signs
Observe for rectal bleeding especially if polypectomy or biopsy was
performed.
What is the function of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Ans: Allows
visualization of esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
What are the indications for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Ans:
Inflammation
Ulcerations (PUD)
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB)
Bleeding varices
What is patient preparation for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)?
Ans: Informed consent
NPO 6-8 hours before procedure.
Throat is anesthetized with topical spray.
Performed under conscious/moderate sedation.
What is the nursing care for post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Ans:
Maintain NPO until gag reflex returns.
Warm water gargles
What is the function of an endoscopic retrograde cholangio-
pancreatography (ERCP)? Ans: Allows visualization of the pancreatic and
bile ducts.
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