Ambulatory Test Questions and
Answers Updated 2026
The mother of a 3-yar old boy, Chase, calls the primary care clinic for advice about Chase's fever. She
reports Chase does not appear to be uncomfortable, is playing quietly, and is eating and drinking, but
his temperature is 101.0F orally. The nurse should recommend the following" - Answer- Administer
acetaminophen, dosing according to the guidelines on the clinic website
- Dress in lightweight clothing and avoid overdressing. Avoid bundling blankets.
How many doses of MMR should kids receive before 7? - Answer2
Adults born before 1957- immune
Live virus--> Contraindicated in pregnant women and people with long term immunosuppresive
therapy
Which of the following would be commonly recommended for treatment of mild URI in children
under 6? - Answer- Administer acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or pain. (DO NOT USE ASPIRIN)
Subjective data:
- Fever for 3 days
- Sore throat for 5 days
- Nasal congestion for 2 weeks
- Cough for 3 weeks
A nurse is performing telephone triage determines the nature and urgency of the patient's problem
using clinical reasoning, tapping their knowledge and experience. This is an example of which
component of the telehealth nursing process? - AnswerDiagnosis
Assessment= data collection
Diagnosis= continuing to analyze data gathered to develop an effective plan of care
Implementation= putting the plan into place
Evaluation= Achievement of expected outcomes
Nurses in surgical clinics are concerned that patients are not following presurgical inst - Answer
, A 26 year old female patient calls the clinic stating that she has the "worst pain I've ever had" in her
abdomen. The nurse should - Answer- Instruct her to call 9-1-1
- Further assess the characteristics and location of the pain and related symptoms
In a family practice clinic the nurse observes a medical assistant preparing to take the BP of a 66 year
old general medicine examination. Which of the following is not true? - Answer- In addition to sitting,
standing BP is recommended
- The medical assistant should take BP while the patient is seated on the exam table after waiting 5
minutes
Width: 40% of arm
Length: 80%-100 of arm
Measure both arms initially
Inflate cuff rapidly 30mmHg above point where radial pulse is no longer palpable
High blood pressure is defined as 140/90
Which of the following is true about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Answer-
Spirometry is required for to establish dx of COPD
- Conjugated PCV-13 is routinely used (IN CHILDREN!) to reduce risk of community-acquired
pneumococcal pneumonia in patients with COPD
- PSV23 used to reduce risk of PNA
Which agency collects reports of medication-related hazards and disseminates medication safety
information, risk-reduction tools, and error prevention strategies? - AnswerInstitute of Safe
Medications Practices:
"advance patient safety by preventing medication errors"
Joe is a 68 year old patient with a 7 tear olf history of DM2. Has history of HTN, HLD. Polyuria. Which
referrals could improve his DM control? - AnswerEndocrinologist, dietician, clinical pharmacist
DASH diet - AnswerLow cholesterol and total fat, low fat dairy and increased fruits and vegetables.
Answers Updated 2026
The mother of a 3-yar old boy, Chase, calls the primary care clinic for advice about Chase's fever. She
reports Chase does not appear to be uncomfortable, is playing quietly, and is eating and drinking, but
his temperature is 101.0F orally. The nurse should recommend the following" - Answer- Administer
acetaminophen, dosing according to the guidelines on the clinic website
- Dress in lightweight clothing and avoid overdressing. Avoid bundling blankets.
How many doses of MMR should kids receive before 7? - Answer2
Adults born before 1957- immune
Live virus--> Contraindicated in pregnant women and people with long term immunosuppresive
therapy
Which of the following would be commonly recommended for treatment of mild URI in children
under 6? - Answer- Administer acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or pain. (DO NOT USE ASPIRIN)
Subjective data:
- Fever for 3 days
- Sore throat for 5 days
- Nasal congestion for 2 weeks
- Cough for 3 weeks
A nurse is performing telephone triage determines the nature and urgency of the patient's problem
using clinical reasoning, tapping their knowledge and experience. This is an example of which
component of the telehealth nursing process? - AnswerDiagnosis
Assessment= data collection
Diagnosis= continuing to analyze data gathered to develop an effective plan of care
Implementation= putting the plan into place
Evaluation= Achievement of expected outcomes
Nurses in surgical clinics are concerned that patients are not following presurgical inst - Answer
, A 26 year old female patient calls the clinic stating that she has the "worst pain I've ever had" in her
abdomen. The nurse should - Answer- Instruct her to call 9-1-1
- Further assess the characteristics and location of the pain and related symptoms
In a family practice clinic the nurse observes a medical assistant preparing to take the BP of a 66 year
old general medicine examination. Which of the following is not true? - Answer- In addition to sitting,
standing BP is recommended
- The medical assistant should take BP while the patient is seated on the exam table after waiting 5
minutes
Width: 40% of arm
Length: 80%-100 of arm
Measure both arms initially
Inflate cuff rapidly 30mmHg above point where radial pulse is no longer palpable
High blood pressure is defined as 140/90
Which of the following is true about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Answer-
Spirometry is required for to establish dx of COPD
- Conjugated PCV-13 is routinely used (IN CHILDREN!) to reduce risk of community-acquired
pneumococcal pneumonia in patients with COPD
- PSV23 used to reduce risk of PNA
Which agency collects reports of medication-related hazards and disseminates medication safety
information, risk-reduction tools, and error prevention strategies? - AnswerInstitute of Safe
Medications Practices:
"advance patient safety by preventing medication errors"
Joe is a 68 year old patient with a 7 tear olf history of DM2. Has history of HTN, HLD. Polyuria. Which
referrals could improve his DM control? - AnswerEndocrinologist, dietician, clinical pharmacist
DASH diet - AnswerLow cholesterol and total fat, low fat dairy and increased fruits and vegetables.
