ANCC AMBULATORY CARE NURSE CERTIFICATION
EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The Ambulatory care Nurse is triaging a client whose chief complaint is chest pain. What is
a priority action for the nurse to take?
A. Complete full head to toe
B. Administer ASA
C. Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Call 911
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Perform an Electrocardiogram
Question 2
Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to 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
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Try not to move during the test
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,Question 3
The Ambulatory Care nurse is assessing a client. Which of the 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?
CORRECT ANSWER
B. What Brought you in today?
Question 4
The ambulatory care nurse is conducting an annual assessment of 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 client to the ER
B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
C. Retest the Blood glucose
D. Order a Hemoglobin A1c
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Retest the blood glucose
Question 5
Which of the following laboratory test is most effective in monitoring a client with DM
blood glucose level?
A. Urine Glucose Level
B. Glucometer blood glucose testing
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,C. Hemoglobin A1C
D. Creatinine Levels
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Hemoglobin A1C
Question 6
The client complains of sporadic Abnormal heart rate. An ECG performed showed Normal
Sinus rhythm. Labs were WNL and 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 hospital
C. Continuous EEG
D. Chest X-ray
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Halter Monitoring
Question 7
The Ambulatory care nurse is preparing the client for the application of a Holter monitor.
Which information is vital for the nurse to give the client?
A. Check blood glucose during halter monitoring
B. Maintain normal diet and exercising
C. Avoid Microwaves and the use of cell phones
D. Reduce exercise routine
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Maintain normal Diet and exercise
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, Question 8
The Ambulatory care nurse is assessing a new graduate nurses' 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Height and weight are needed to calculate the correct dosage of chemotherapy.
Question 9
The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT), Which of
the following would indicate a positive result?
A. Green reaction
B. Red reaction
C. Blue reaction
D. Yellow reaction
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Blue reaction
Question 10
The nurse in the Medical oncology clinic is assessing a client who is undergoing
chemotherapy. The nurse obtained an oral temp of 102 degrees. which statement by the
nurse indicates an understanding of the clients' condition?
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EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The Ambulatory care Nurse is triaging a client whose chief complaint is chest pain. What is
a priority action for the nurse to take?
A. Complete full head to toe
B. Administer ASA
C. Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Call 911
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Perform an Electrocardiogram
Question 2
Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to 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
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Try not to move during the test
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,Question 3
The Ambulatory Care nurse is assessing a client. Which of the 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?
CORRECT ANSWER
B. What Brought you in today?
Question 4
The ambulatory care nurse is conducting an annual assessment of 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 client to the ER
B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
C. Retest the Blood glucose
D. Order a Hemoglobin A1c
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Retest the blood glucose
Question 5
Which of the following laboratory test is most effective in monitoring a client with DM
blood glucose level?
A. Urine Glucose Level
B. Glucometer blood glucose testing
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,C. Hemoglobin A1C
D. Creatinine Levels
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Hemoglobin A1C
Question 6
The client complains of sporadic Abnormal heart rate. An ECG performed showed Normal
Sinus rhythm. Labs were WNL and 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 hospital
C. Continuous EEG
D. Chest X-ray
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Halter Monitoring
Question 7
The Ambulatory care nurse is preparing the client for the application of a Holter monitor.
Which information is vital for the nurse to give the client?
A. Check blood glucose during halter monitoring
B. Maintain normal diet and exercising
C. Avoid Microwaves and the use of cell phones
D. Reduce exercise routine
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Maintain normal Diet and exercise
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, Question 8
The Ambulatory care nurse is assessing a new graduate nurses' 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Height and weight are needed to calculate the correct dosage of chemotherapy.
Question 9
The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT), Which of
the following would indicate a positive result?
A. Green reaction
B. Red reaction
C. Blue reaction
D. Yellow reaction
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Blue reaction
Question 10
The nurse in the Medical oncology clinic is assessing a client who is undergoing
chemotherapy. The nurse obtained an oral temp of 102 degrees. which statement by the
nurse indicates an understanding of the clients' condition?
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