Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam
Ambulatory Care certification | Nursing Certification Exam
Coordination of care for a high risk pregnancy involve what? - Correct Answer- Abo and rh
blood type during the pregnancy and at delivery.
Triple screening,including alpha feta protein at 15 to 19 weeks.
To exclude Down syndrome,anencephaly and neural tube defects. Frequent ultrasound to assess
heart sounds and measurements of fetus and the uterus. Urine screening ,weight,blood
pressure,tb and hiv.
Basic knowledge of a 9 month pregnancy will help with triage. List a few things the nurse may
need to assist the client with besides nutrition and exercise. - Correct Answer- Assist with nausea
and vomiting and nausea prevention . Such as eating crackers and not taking vitamins on an
empty stomach. Anti nausea medication. Discuss signs and symptoms of uti. Treatment for upper
respiratory infections. She may need to answer questions about sexual activity during pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms of menopause or peri menopause. - Correct Answer- Hot flashes,mood
swings and excessive vaginal bleeding.
Testicular cancer - Correct Answer- Affects less than 1% and is very curable if caught early. The
average age at diagnosis is 25 but it can affect men from puberty to the elderly.
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. - Correct Answer- The signs and symptoms are often
painless. Swelling and heaviness is noticed in the affected testicle. The right is affected more
often.
Ultrasound - Correct Answer- Diagnostic tool for testicular mass.
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Surgical Interventions of undescended testicle. - Correct Answer- Before the age of 6 to reduce
the risk of testicular cancer.
what is a triage nurse's job - Correct Answer- Triage is the process by which a nurse decides what
patients need.
Obesity Treatment - Correct Answer- The nurse needs a good rapport. Then explain the benefits
of Weight loss and exercise and being healthy. Develop education on lowering fat
intake,balancing carbohydrates and diet. Offer suggested on diet and exercise. Refer to a
nutritionist if needed.
replaced the food pyramid - Correct Answer- MyPlate
What is acute chest in sickle cell. - Correct Answer- Acute chest. (Infiltrate within the lungs)
which inhibits respiration which can be the source of pulmonary embolism. This leads to pain
and difficulty in breathing. This can lead to necrosis and ischemia.
sickle cell anemia - Correct Answer- Stroke like symptoms with resulting damage,chronic leg
ulcers from poor circulation,an enlarged spleen,gallstones,propism from blood vessel congestion
and neurological problems like seizures and ataxia.
What is true about asthma in a child. - Correct Answer- Chronically inflamed airways are
hypersensitive to triggers.
What would be mostly likely prescribed for a pediatric patient with asthma for daily treatment. -
Correct Answer- Low dose corticosteroid.
A child's peak flow rate is 79% of his personal best. Which zone is he in. - Correct Answer-
Yellow zone 50% to 79%. Caution zone . Take quick relief medication and monitor.
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What is the green zone in asthma mean. - Correct Answer- Good control. Continue current plan.
Peak flow is 80% or better.
What is the red zone in asthma. - Correct Answer- Danger. 50% or less. Immediate action with
quick medication and seek immediate medical care if no immediate response.
When do asthma exacerbation occur. - Correct Answer- Rarely occur suddenly,without any
warning signs.
Adult care for sinusitis. Nursing intervention would be to. - Correct Answer- Advise to increase
fluids and humidification.
Symptoms of patients with active tuberculosis. - Correct Answer- Fatigue,swollen lymph nodes
and night sweats, weight loss.
If a child has a low grade fever of 101 what advice would you give as a nurse. - Correct Answer-
Dress in light weight clothes and avoid over dressing. Avoid over bundling.
What is an example of primary prevention. - Correct Answer- Sex education
Telephone triage is - Correct Answer- An interaction that occurs over the phone involving
identification of the nature and urgency of the clients health needs and determination of the
appropriate disposition.
Clinical reasoning during telephone triage for a nurse would be - Correct Answer- Recognizing
that sudden facial numbness and slurred speech are signs of a stroke.
If a patient complains of abdominal pain while during a telephone triage what would the nurse do
next. - Correct Answer- Assess the characteristics and location of pain and related symptoms.
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Ambulatory Care certification | Nursing Certification Exam
Coordination of care for a high risk pregnancy involve what? - Correct Answer- Abo and rh
blood type during the pregnancy and at delivery.
Triple screening,including alpha feta protein at 15 to 19 weeks.
To exclude Down syndrome,anencephaly and neural tube defects. Frequent ultrasound to assess
heart sounds and measurements of fetus and the uterus. Urine screening ,weight,blood
pressure,tb and hiv.
Basic knowledge of a 9 month pregnancy will help with triage. List a few things the nurse may
need to assist the client with besides nutrition and exercise. - Correct Answer- Assist with nausea
and vomiting and nausea prevention . Such as eating crackers and not taking vitamins on an
empty stomach. Anti nausea medication. Discuss signs and symptoms of uti. Treatment for upper
respiratory infections. She may need to answer questions about sexual activity during pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms of menopause or peri menopause. - Correct Answer- Hot flashes,mood
swings and excessive vaginal bleeding.
Testicular cancer - Correct Answer- Affects less than 1% and is very curable if caught early. The
average age at diagnosis is 25 but it can affect men from puberty to the elderly.
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. - Correct Answer- The signs and symptoms are often
painless. Swelling and heaviness is noticed in the affected testicle. The right is affected more
often.
Ultrasound - Correct Answer- Diagnostic tool for testicular mass.
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, Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam
Surgical Interventions of undescended testicle. - Correct Answer- Before the age of 6 to reduce
the risk of testicular cancer.
what is a triage nurse's job - Correct Answer- Triage is the process by which a nurse decides what
patients need.
Obesity Treatment - Correct Answer- The nurse needs a good rapport. Then explain the benefits
of Weight loss and exercise and being healthy. Develop education on lowering fat
intake,balancing carbohydrates and diet. Offer suggested on diet and exercise. Refer to a
nutritionist if needed.
replaced the food pyramid - Correct Answer- MyPlate
What is acute chest in sickle cell. - Correct Answer- Acute chest. (Infiltrate within the lungs)
which inhibits respiration which can be the source of pulmonary embolism. This leads to pain
and difficulty in breathing. This can lead to necrosis and ischemia.
sickle cell anemia - Correct Answer- Stroke like symptoms with resulting damage,chronic leg
ulcers from poor circulation,an enlarged spleen,gallstones,propism from blood vessel congestion
and neurological problems like seizures and ataxia.
What is true about asthma in a child. - Correct Answer- Chronically inflamed airways are
hypersensitive to triggers.
What would be mostly likely prescribed for a pediatric patient with asthma for daily treatment. -
Correct Answer- Low dose corticosteroid.
A child's peak flow rate is 79% of his personal best. Which zone is he in. - Correct Answer-
Yellow zone 50% to 79%. Caution zone . Take quick relief medication and monitor.
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, Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam
What is the green zone in asthma mean. - Correct Answer- Good control. Continue current plan.
Peak flow is 80% or better.
What is the red zone in asthma. - Correct Answer- Danger. 50% or less. Immediate action with
quick medication and seek immediate medical care if no immediate response.
When do asthma exacerbation occur. - Correct Answer- Rarely occur suddenly,without any
warning signs.
Adult care for sinusitis. Nursing intervention would be to. - Correct Answer- Advise to increase
fluids and humidification.
Symptoms of patients with active tuberculosis. - Correct Answer- Fatigue,swollen lymph nodes
and night sweats, weight loss.
If a child has a low grade fever of 101 what advice would you give as a nurse. - Correct Answer-
Dress in light weight clothes and avoid over dressing. Avoid over bundling.
What is an example of primary prevention. - Correct Answer- Sex education
Telephone triage is - Correct Answer- An interaction that occurs over the phone involving
identification of the nature and urgency of the clients health needs and determination of the
appropriate disposition.
Clinical reasoning during telephone triage for a nurse would be - Correct Answer- Recognizing
that sudden facial numbness and slurred speech are signs of a stroke.
If a patient complains of abdominal pain while during a telephone triage what would the nurse do
next. - Correct Answer- Assess the characteristics and location of pain and related symptoms.
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