Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification

How many medications does it typically take to be considered "polypharmacy?" A -Three B -Ten C -Twenty-four D -Five or more The ANP knows that it is her responsibility to report certain things to the proper authorities.Which of the following is NOT required to be reported? A - gunshot wound B - suspected child abuse C - drug abuse D - stab wounds Prior to undergoing an abdominal sono- gram, the patient should do what? A - refrain from food and water for 12 hours B - empty his or her bladder C - drink a liter of water D - empty his or her bowels Which of the following is NOT part of a nursing diagnosis? A - statement of the patient's actual health status B -signs of illness C - medical diagnosis (such as stroke or pulmonary blockage) D - symptoms of illness Primary care would be considered the cornerstone of ambulatory care with nurses practicing in which of the following areas of healthcare? A - Telehealth services B - Internal medicine C - Pediatrics D - All of the above D -Five or more C - drug abuse Drug abuse is not required by law to be reported. Gunshot wounds, stab wounds, and child abuse (actual or sus- pected) are required to be reported to the proper authorities. C - drink a liter of water Prior to an abdominal sonogram, the patient is asked to drink water. In addition fasting for 8 to 12 hours prior to the pro- cedure is often required. C - medical diagnosis Nursing diagnoses should never contain medical diagnoses. Rather, the nursing diagnosis is a statement of the patient's actual health status, risks for condition developing, causative and related factors, and signs and symptoms. D - All of the above