AMBULATORY CARE NURSE CERTIFICATION
EXAM (ANCC) STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS| CURRENTLY
TESTING VERSION | ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS 2026
The nursing hazard that is usually of most concern is an ambulatory surgical center is:
A. Back injuries
B. Slips and falls
C. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
D. Latex Allergies
C. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
The HIPPA security rule applies to protected health information (PHI) that is
transmitted:
A. Orally
B. In Writing
C. Electronically
D. In Any Manner
C. Electronically
In a therapeutic relationship between an ambulatory care nurse and a patient, the focus
should be on the :
A. Nurse's Needs
B. Patient ideas and feelings
C. Medical Needs
D. Treatment Options
B. Patient ideas and feelings
If the ambulatory care nurse is concerned about a potential influx of patients infected
with the Zika Virus, the most appropriate response is to:
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,A. Research the topic and obtain disease-focused date
B. Express concerns to other staff members
C. Complain about the lack of information
D. Suggest Stockpiling mosquito repellant to patients
A. Research the topic and obtain disease-focused date
If Medicare has denied a claim, how ling does the appellent have to file an appeal:
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
D. 120 days
Health literacy is directly affected by general literacy, so when educating patients, the
ambulatory care nurse should realize that the approximate percentage of adults in the
US who are classified as illiterate or low literate is:
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 70%
C. 50%
The Ambulatory care nurse is participating in a community effort to screen for
hypertension. Screening for disease is an example of what type of prevention:
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
B. Secondary
Primary prevention examples
- Discuss a low-fat diet and the need for regular physical exercise with clients.
- when a nurse provides health education and training for daycare workers about issues
of health and hygiene, such as proper hand hygiene, diapering, and food preparation
and storage
- Immunizations, importance of wearing seatbelts, taking folic acid supplementation at
preconception to prevent neural tube defects, fluoridation of water supplies to prevent
dental caries, and actions taken to reduce human exposure to agents that may cause
cancer
- Implement a community level program like walking for exercise to assist citizens in
improving health behaviors related to lifestyle.
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,- Use the Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide your nursing practice
- Use the information exchange process to increase the client's understanding of how to
use the health care system and the health promotion strategies that will maintain
health.
- Complete a family genogram and assess health risks with the family to contract for
family health activities to prevent diseases from developing
Secondary prevention examples
- Implement blood pressure and cholesterol screening; give a treadmill stress test.
- Health screenings
- teach an asthmatic client to recognize and avoid exposure to asthma triggers and
assist the family to implement specific protection strategies such as replacing carpets,
keeping air systems clean and free of mold, staying inside when the pollution level is
high, and avoiding pets.
- mammography to detect breast cancer, Papanicolaou (Pap) smears to detect cervical
cancer, colonoscopy for early detection of colon cancer, prenatal screening of pregnant
women to screen for gestational diabetes
- Provide mental health interventions after stressful events.
- The public health nurse provides toxin screenings for migrant workers who may be
exposed to pesticides.
- Implement a family-planning program to prevent unintended pregnancies for young
couples who attend the local community health center.
- Encourage clients who are pregnant to participate in prenatal care and Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children to increase the
number of healthy babies and reduce the costs related to preterm baby care.
- Use case finding to identify existing health problems in your caseload and the
population served by your agency. Timely, holistic assessments and interventions can
slow disease trajectories and promote healing and health.
- Assess disaster victims and triage for care.
- Investigate an outbreak of flulike illness in a local school.
- Provide programs in child development and behavior management for families who
have not yet abused their children but whose children are brought to the attention of
social authorities for aggressive behavior problems.
- Develop a way for homeless individuals to read their TB skin test, if necessary, and to
transfer the results back to the facility at which the skin test was administered.
- To prevent the spread of disease
- Notify partners and trace contacts (HIV)
tertiary prevention examples
1. Prevent pressure ulcers after SCI
2. Promote independence after TBI
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, 3. Referral to support groups
4. Rehab
The three primary elements of motivational interviewing are:
A. Collaboration, Evocation, and autonomy
B. Orientation, identification and autonomy
C. Input, Discussion and output
D. Identification of barriers, conflict resolution and implementation
A. Collaboration, Evocation, and autonomy
Collaboration: Working with the patient rather than confronting the patient in order
to resolve issues
Evocation: Drawing out ideas from the patient about problems and solutions rather
than imposing ideas of an interviewer
Autonomy: Recognizing that the patient is the one who is responsible for making
changes and respecting the patients choices.
Female patients should generally be advised to begin breast cancer screening with
routine mammos at about the age:
A. 20-30
B. 30-40
C. 40-50
D. 50-60
C. 40-50
One of the primary indications that a patient is ready to learn is when the patient:
A. Appears confused
B. Expresses frustration
C. Admits lack of knowledge
D. Asks a question
D. Asks a question
When assessing a patient over the telephone, the ambulatory care nurse is unsure what
the client is saying because the patient's explanation is confusing. Which of the
following is the best response?
A. Could you explain that again, I just want to make sure I understand
B. That was so confusing, Could you repeat it?
C. I'm afraid I didn't understand what you were saying
D. Is there someone else present who could explain this to me
A. Could you explain that again, I just want to make sure I understand
If a female patient at an ambulatory care clinic speaks only Arabic and is accompanied
by her 8 year old daughter and a male neighbor who both peak English and Arabic, the
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EXAM (ANCC) STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS| CURRENTLY
TESTING VERSION | ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS 2026
The nursing hazard that is usually of most concern is an ambulatory surgical center is:
A. Back injuries
B. Slips and falls
C. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
D. Latex Allergies
C. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
The HIPPA security rule applies to protected health information (PHI) that is
transmitted:
A. Orally
B. In Writing
C. Electronically
D. In Any Manner
C. Electronically
In a therapeutic relationship between an ambulatory care nurse and a patient, the focus
should be on the :
A. Nurse's Needs
B. Patient ideas and feelings
C. Medical Needs
D. Treatment Options
B. Patient ideas and feelings
If the ambulatory care nurse is concerned about a potential influx of patients infected
with the Zika Virus, the most appropriate response is to:
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,A. Research the topic and obtain disease-focused date
B. Express concerns to other staff members
C. Complain about the lack of information
D. Suggest Stockpiling mosquito repellant to patients
A. Research the topic and obtain disease-focused date
If Medicare has denied a claim, how ling does the appellent have to file an appeal:
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
D. 120 days
Health literacy is directly affected by general literacy, so when educating patients, the
ambulatory care nurse should realize that the approximate percentage of adults in the
US who are classified as illiterate or low literate is:
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 70%
C. 50%
The Ambulatory care nurse is participating in a community effort to screen for
hypertension. Screening for disease is an example of what type of prevention:
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
B. Secondary
Primary prevention examples
- Discuss a low-fat diet and the need for regular physical exercise with clients.
- when a nurse provides health education and training for daycare workers about issues
of health and hygiene, such as proper hand hygiene, diapering, and food preparation
and storage
- Immunizations, importance of wearing seatbelts, taking folic acid supplementation at
preconception to prevent neural tube defects, fluoridation of water supplies to prevent
dental caries, and actions taken to reduce human exposure to agents that may cause
cancer
- Implement a community level program like walking for exercise to assist citizens in
improving health behaviors related to lifestyle.
2|Page
,- Use the Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide your nursing practice
- Use the information exchange process to increase the client's understanding of how to
use the health care system and the health promotion strategies that will maintain
health.
- Complete a family genogram and assess health risks with the family to contract for
family health activities to prevent diseases from developing
Secondary prevention examples
- Implement blood pressure and cholesterol screening; give a treadmill stress test.
- Health screenings
- teach an asthmatic client to recognize and avoid exposure to asthma triggers and
assist the family to implement specific protection strategies such as replacing carpets,
keeping air systems clean and free of mold, staying inside when the pollution level is
high, and avoiding pets.
- mammography to detect breast cancer, Papanicolaou (Pap) smears to detect cervical
cancer, colonoscopy for early detection of colon cancer, prenatal screening of pregnant
women to screen for gestational diabetes
- Provide mental health interventions after stressful events.
- The public health nurse provides toxin screenings for migrant workers who may be
exposed to pesticides.
- Implement a family-planning program to prevent unintended pregnancies for young
couples who attend the local community health center.
- Encourage clients who are pregnant to participate in prenatal care and Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children to increase the
number of healthy babies and reduce the costs related to preterm baby care.
- Use case finding to identify existing health problems in your caseload and the
population served by your agency. Timely, holistic assessments and interventions can
slow disease trajectories and promote healing and health.
- Assess disaster victims and triage for care.
- Investigate an outbreak of flulike illness in a local school.
- Provide programs in child development and behavior management for families who
have not yet abused their children but whose children are brought to the attention of
social authorities for aggressive behavior problems.
- Develop a way for homeless individuals to read their TB skin test, if necessary, and to
transfer the results back to the facility at which the skin test was administered.
- To prevent the spread of disease
- Notify partners and trace contacts (HIV)
tertiary prevention examples
1. Prevent pressure ulcers after SCI
2. Promote independence after TBI
3|Page
, 3. Referral to support groups
4. Rehab
The three primary elements of motivational interviewing are:
A. Collaboration, Evocation, and autonomy
B. Orientation, identification and autonomy
C. Input, Discussion and output
D. Identification of barriers, conflict resolution and implementation
A. Collaboration, Evocation, and autonomy
Collaboration: Working with the patient rather than confronting the patient in order
to resolve issues
Evocation: Drawing out ideas from the patient about problems and solutions rather
than imposing ideas of an interviewer
Autonomy: Recognizing that the patient is the one who is responsible for making
changes and respecting the patients choices.
Female patients should generally be advised to begin breast cancer screening with
routine mammos at about the age:
A. 20-30
B. 30-40
C. 40-50
D. 50-60
C. 40-50
One of the primary indications that a patient is ready to learn is when the patient:
A. Appears confused
B. Expresses frustration
C. Admits lack of knowledge
D. Asks a question
D. Asks a question
When assessing a patient over the telephone, the ambulatory care nurse is unsure what
the client is saying because the patient's explanation is confusing. Which of the
following is the best response?
A. Could you explain that again, I just want to make sure I understand
B. That was so confusing, Could you repeat it?
C. I'm afraid I didn't understand what you were saying
D. Is there someone else present who could explain this to me
A. Could you explain that again, I just want to make sure I understand
If a female patient at an ambulatory care clinic speaks only Arabic and is accompanied
by her 8 year old daughter and a male neighbor who both peak English and Arabic, the
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