mbulatory Care Nurse Certification Exam (ANCC) -
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Practice Questions
escription:This practice question resource is designed to help registered
D
nurses prepare for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam. The content is structured to reflect
the official ANCC exam blueprint, covering key domains of ambulatory care
nursing practice. You will find questions on:
● C linical Practice: Patient assessment, medication management, care
coordination, triage, and telehealth.
● Communication:Effective patient and team communication, cultural
competence, and documentation.
● Professional Role: Ethical and legal considerations, professional
development, and advocacy.
● Systems/Legal and Regulatory: Quality improvement, risk
management, and regulatory compliance.
● Education: Health promotion, disease prevention, and patient
education principles
, mbulatory Care Nurse Certification Exam (ANCC) -
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Practice Questions
. The Ambulatory care Nurse is triaging a client whose chief
1
complaint is chest pain. What is a priority action for the nurse to
take?A. Complete full head to toe B. Administer ASAC. Perform
Electrocardiogram (ECG) D. Call 911
C. Perform an Electrocardiogram
. Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to
2
remind the client of when performing an Electrocardiogram?A. Take a
deep breath during the test B. Hold you breath during the test C. Try not to
move during the test D. You may keep your bra on during the test
C. Try not to move during the test
. The Ambulatory Care nurse is assessing a client. Which of the
3
following questions will yield more information from the client?A. Are
you feeling pain? B. What brought you in today? C. How many Children do
you have? D. When was your last menstrual period?
B. What Brought you in today?
. The ambulatory care nurse is conducting an annual assessment of
4
a client. The client denies frequent urination, blurry vision, excessive
thirst or hunger. The clients Blood sugar is 500mg/dl by finger stick.
What should the nurse do next?A. Transport clientto the ER B. Notify
the healthcare provider immediately C. Retest the Blood glucose D. Order
a Hemoglobin A1c
C. Retest the blood glucose
. Which of the following laboratory test is most effective in
5
monitoring a client with DM blood glucose level?A.Urine Glucose
Level B. Glucometer blood glucose testing C. Hemoglobin A1C D.
Creatinine Levels
C. Hemoglobin A1C
6. The client complains of sporadic Abnormal heart rate. An ECG
, erformed showed Normal Sinus rhythm. Labs were WNL and
p
assessment revealed no cardiovascular abnormalities. Which of the
following should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will
order?A. Halter Monitoring B. Admission to the hospitalC. Continuous
EEG D. Chest X-ray
A. Halter Monitoring
. The Ambulatory care nurse is preparing the client for the
7
application of a Holter monitor. Which information is vital for the
nurse to give the client?A. Check blood glucose duringhalter monitoring
B. Maintain normal diet and exercising C. Avoid Microwaves and the use of
cell phones D. Reduce exercise routine
B. Maintain normal Diet and exercise
. The Ambulatory care nurse is assessing a new graduate nurses'
8
understanding of the importance of getting clients height and weight
before chemotherapy. Which statement indicates they understand?A.
Height and weight are seldom required B. height and weight are only
needed when the chemotherapy regimen is changed C. Height and weight
are needed to calculate the correct dosage of chemotherapy D. The
chemotherapy dose will remain the same, even if there is an increase in the
amount of eight lost.
. Height and weight are needed to calculate the correct dosage of
C
chemotherapy.
. The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a guaiac fecal occult
9
blood test (gFOBT), Which of the following would indicate a positive
result?A. Green reaction B. Red reaction C. Bluereaction D. Yellow
reaction
C. Blue reaction
0. The nurse in the Medical oncology clinic is assessing a client who
1
is undergoing chemotherapy. The nurse obtained an oral temp of 102
degrees. which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of
the clients' condition?A. Since the client is feeling "ok" there is no further
intervention B. A temp of 102 is an expected finding after chemotherapy C.
Cal the MD to obtain an order of Tylenol as soon as possible D. The client
, is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is an emergency and
requires stat ABX or hospitalization
. The client is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is
D
an emergency and requires stat ABX or hospitalization
1. The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a physical assessment
1
on a child who underwent chemotherapy. Which statement by the
client indicates that further evaluation is needed?A. I ate my entire
meal B. My ears are ringing C. I play with my rother everyday D.
Sometimes I am tired
B. My ears are ringing
2. The ambulatory care nurse is scheduling the client for gFOBT.
1
Which statement made by the client indicates that teaching was
effective?A. This is an invasive test B. I will noteat Mushrooms for 48-72
hours C. I can take ASA if I am having a headache D. I will reduce my fiber
intake
B. I will not eat Mushrooms for 48-72 hours
3. Prioritization is an important aspect of the ambulatory care
1
nurse's time management plan. Which of the following clients would
the nurse see first?A. A client with a BS of 150mg/dland is asymptomatic
B. A client who complains of blood in urine 24hours POP TURP C. A client
with a blood pressure of 140/89 and is asymptomatic D. A client in her 3rd
trimester and has signs of preterm labor.
D. A client in her 3rd trimester and has signs of preterm labor.
4. A client informed the ambulatory care nurse that the internet is
1
very helpful to her when reviewing health information. Which actin is
appropriate for the nurse to take?A. Encourage theclient to continue
her independence by taking her health in her own hands. B. Educate the
client on credible websites and the importance of protecting private
information C. Do nothing. The client is knowledgeable about using the
internet. D. Document the clients response in the chart.
. Educate the client on credible websites and the importance of
B
protecting private information
A
Practice Questions
escription:This practice question resource is designed to help registered
D
nurses prepare for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam. The content is structured to reflect
the official ANCC exam blueprint, covering key domains of ambulatory care
nursing practice. You will find questions on:
● C linical Practice: Patient assessment, medication management, care
coordination, triage, and telehealth.
● Communication:Effective patient and team communication, cultural
competence, and documentation.
● Professional Role: Ethical and legal considerations, professional
development, and advocacy.
● Systems/Legal and Regulatory: Quality improvement, risk
management, and regulatory compliance.
● Education: Health promotion, disease prevention, and patient
education principles
, mbulatory Care Nurse Certification Exam (ANCC) -
A
Practice Questions
. The Ambulatory care Nurse is triaging a client whose chief
1
complaint is chest pain. What is a priority action for the nurse to
take?A. Complete full head to toe B. Administer ASAC. Perform
Electrocardiogram (ECG) D. Call 911
C. Perform an Electrocardiogram
. Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to
2
remind the client of when performing an Electrocardiogram?A. Take a
deep breath during the test B. Hold you breath during the test C. Try not to
move during the test D. You may keep your bra on during the test
C. Try not to move during the test
. The Ambulatory Care nurse is assessing a client. Which of the
3
following questions will yield more information from the client?A. Are
you feeling pain? B. What brought you in today? C. How many Children do
you have? D. When was your last menstrual period?
B. What Brought you in today?
. The ambulatory care nurse is conducting an annual assessment of
4
a client. The client denies frequent urination, blurry vision, excessive
thirst or hunger. The clients Blood sugar is 500mg/dl by finger stick.
What should the nurse do next?A. Transport clientto the ER B. Notify
the healthcare provider immediately C. Retest the Blood glucose D. Order
a Hemoglobin A1c
C. Retest the blood glucose
. Which of the following laboratory test is most effective in
5
monitoring a client with DM blood glucose level?A.Urine Glucose
Level B. Glucometer blood glucose testing C. Hemoglobin A1C D.
Creatinine Levels
C. Hemoglobin A1C
6. The client complains of sporadic Abnormal heart rate. An ECG
, erformed showed Normal Sinus rhythm. Labs were WNL and
p
assessment revealed no cardiovascular abnormalities. Which of the
following should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will
order?A. Halter Monitoring B. Admission to the hospitalC. Continuous
EEG D. Chest X-ray
A. Halter Monitoring
. The Ambulatory care nurse is preparing the client for the
7
application of a Holter monitor. Which information is vital for the
nurse to give the client?A. Check blood glucose duringhalter monitoring
B. Maintain normal diet and exercising C. Avoid Microwaves and the use of
cell phones D. Reduce exercise routine
B. Maintain normal Diet and exercise
. The Ambulatory care nurse is assessing a new graduate nurses'
8
understanding of the importance of getting clients height and weight
before chemotherapy. Which statement indicates they understand?A.
Height and weight are seldom required B. height and weight are only
needed when the chemotherapy regimen is changed C. Height and weight
are needed to calculate the correct dosage of chemotherapy D. The
chemotherapy dose will remain the same, even if there is an increase in the
amount of eight lost.
. Height and weight are needed to calculate the correct dosage of
C
chemotherapy.
. The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a guaiac fecal occult
9
blood test (gFOBT), Which of the following would indicate a positive
result?A. Green reaction B. Red reaction C. Bluereaction D. Yellow
reaction
C. Blue reaction
0. The nurse in the Medical oncology clinic is assessing a client who
1
is undergoing chemotherapy. The nurse obtained an oral temp of 102
degrees. which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of
the clients' condition?A. Since the client is feeling "ok" there is no further
intervention B. A temp of 102 is an expected finding after chemotherapy C.
Cal the MD to obtain an order of Tylenol as soon as possible D. The client
, is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is an emergency and
requires stat ABX or hospitalization
. The client is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is
D
an emergency and requires stat ABX or hospitalization
1. The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a physical assessment
1
on a child who underwent chemotherapy. Which statement by the
client indicates that further evaluation is needed?A. I ate my entire
meal B. My ears are ringing C. I play with my rother everyday D.
Sometimes I am tired
B. My ears are ringing
2. The ambulatory care nurse is scheduling the client for gFOBT.
1
Which statement made by the client indicates that teaching was
effective?A. This is an invasive test B. I will noteat Mushrooms for 48-72
hours C. I can take ASA if I am having a headache D. I will reduce my fiber
intake
B. I will not eat Mushrooms for 48-72 hours
3. Prioritization is an important aspect of the ambulatory care
1
nurse's time management plan. Which of the following clients would
the nurse see first?A. A client with a BS of 150mg/dland is asymptomatic
B. A client who complains of blood in urine 24hours POP TURP C. A client
with a blood pressure of 140/89 and is asymptomatic D. A client in her 3rd
trimester and has signs of preterm labor.
D. A client in her 3rd trimester and has signs of preterm labor.
4. A client informed the ambulatory care nurse that the internet is
1
very helpful to her when reviewing health information. Which actin is
appropriate for the nurse to take?A. Encourage theclient to continue
her independence by taking her health in her own hands. B. Educate the
client on credible websites and the importance of protecting private
information C. Do nothing. The client is knowledgeable about using the
internet. D. Document the clients response in the chart.
. Educate the client on credible websites and the importance of
B
protecting private information
