Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification
Exam (ANCC) Latest Questions with
Accurate &Verified Answers (2026/2027
Update)
A Patient is to undergo the MOHS procedure for a removal of a squamous cell carcinoma from
the left face. The patient should be advised that following the initial excision of the lesion, the
patient will be expected to
A. Stay flat for 72 hours
B. Wait for the results of the tissue analysis
C. Be discharged from the facility
D. Consult a plastic surgeon for repair
B. Wait for the results of the tissue analysis
Which of the following conditions of the breast may pose the greatest risk for the development
of breast cancer
A. Lipoma
B. Cyst
C. Epithelial related calcifications
D. Atypical ductal hyperplasia
D. Atypical ductal hyperplasia
As part of the hazard vulnerability assessment, the family practice clinic has noted a number of
areas (earthquake, fire, infant abduction and bomb threats) in which their risk is moderate to
high. The next step is to
A. Identify cost related to decreasing risk
,B. Increase staff education regarding risk
C. Assess preparedness for each risk element
D. Hire a consultant to advise clinic on reducing risk
C. Assess preparedness for each risk element
The ambulatory care nurse is educating a patient one-on-one to manage clean intermittent
catheterization (CIC) independently. The best method to assess the effectiveness of teaching i to
ask the patient to
A. Describe the procedures involved
B. Take a quiz about the procedure
C. Do a return demonstration
D. Keep a log of CICs and problems involved
C. Do a return demonstration
In written materials for patients, which of the following sentences is likely to be the most easily
understood by the general public
A. A low sodium diet is recommended for cardiovascular disease
B. High blood pressure can lead to a stroke
C. People who smoke cigarettes' are prone to pulmonary disease
D. Remain NPO for 6 hours prior to the procedure
B. High blood pressure can lead to a stroke
When a patient is angry and aggressive but not yet violent, the first method to use in changing
the behavior is to
,A. Ignore
B. Redirect
C. Reward
D. Interrupt
D. Interrupt
The ambulatory care nurse wants to participate in outreach to a largely Spanish speaking
population of Mexican immigrants by setting up booths in the community to screen for High
blood pressure and Diabetes. The best places to set up booths are probably:
A. Parks and recreation areas
B. Churches and shopping areas
C. Hospitals and clinics
D. police departments and social services offices
B. Churches and shopping areas
To educate the client the ambulatory care nurse needs a systematic and planned process that
consists of teaching and learning. Which of the following factors could influence the education
process?
A. Culture
B. Learner's readiness
C. Gender
D. Socio-Economic Status
B. Learner's readiness
The Ambulatory care nurse is discharging a 10-year-old child from the pediatric clinic. To whom
should the nurse given the discharge teaching?
, A. The Child
B. The mother
C. Both the child and the caregiver
D. the grandparents
C. Both the child and the caregiver
The ambulatory care nurse is caring for a Native Hawaiian whose choice of food intake, health
and wellbeing perception can pose barriers to life style modification. To be effective in getting
the client to participate in dietary modification, which of the following steps should the nurse
take?
A. Give the client a brochure
B. Teach the client about nutrition from a family framework perspective
C. Give the client the web address for the dietary information
D. Recommend a specific diet regimen
B. Teach the client about nutrition from a family framework perspective
The Ambulatory care nurse is working in the client with a variety of clients from different racial
and ethnic groups. When providing care, the nurse should know which group has the highest
asthma prevalence of any racial/ethnic group in the USA?
A. Hispanics
B. Caucasian
C. African Americans
D. Asian
C. African Americans
Exam (ANCC) Latest Questions with
Accurate &Verified Answers (2026/2027
Update)
A Patient is to undergo the MOHS procedure for a removal of a squamous cell carcinoma from
the left face. The patient should be advised that following the initial excision of the lesion, the
patient will be expected to
A. Stay flat for 72 hours
B. Wait for the results of the tissue analysis
C. Be discharged from the facility
D. Consult a plastic surgeon for repair
B. Wait for the results of the tissue analysis
Which of the following conditions of the breast may pose the greatest risk for the development
of breast cancer
A. Lipoma
B. Cyst
C. Epithelial related calcifications
D. Atypical ductal hyperplasia
D. Atypical ductal hyperplasia
As part of the hazard vulnerability assessment, the family practice clinic has noted a number of
areas (earthquake, fire, infant abduction and bomb threats) in which their risk is moderate to
high. The next step is to
A. Identify cost related to decreasing risk
,B. Increase staff education regarding risk
C. Assess preparedness for each risk element
D. Hire a consultant to advise clinic on reducing risk
C. Assess preparedness for each risk element
The ambulatory care nurse is educating a patient one-on-one to manage clean intermittent
catheterization (CIC) independently. The best method to assess the effectiveness of teaching i to
ask the patient to
A. Describe the procedures involved
B. Take a quiz about the procedure
C. Do a return demonstration
D. Keep a log of CICs and problems involved
C. Do a return demonstration
In written materials for patients, which of the following sentences is likely to be the most easily
understood by the general public
A. A low sodium diet is recommended for cardiovascular disease
B. High blood pressure can lead to a stroke
C. People who smoke cigarettes' are prone to pulmonary disease
D. Remain NPO for 6 hours prior to the procedure
B. High blood pressure can lead to a stroke
When a patient is angry and aggressive but not yet violent, the first method to use in changing
the behavior is to
,A. Ignore
B. Redirect
C. Reward
D. Interrupt
D. Interrupt
The ambulatory care nurse wants to participate in outreach to a largely Spanish speaking
population of Mexican immigrants by setting up booths in the community to screen for High
blood pressure and Diabetes. The best places to set up booths are probably:
A. Parks and recreation areas
B. Churches and shopping areas
C. Hospitals and clinics
D. police departments and social services offices
B. Churches and shopping areas
To educate the client the ambulatory care nurse needs a systematic and planned process that
consists of teaching and learning. Which of the following factors could influence the education
process?
A. Culture
B. Learner's readiness
C. Gender
D. Socio-Economic Status
B. Learner's readiness
The Ambulatory care nurse is discharging a 10-year-old child from the pediatric clinic. To whom
should the nurse given the discharge teaching?
, A. The Child
B. The mother
C. Both the child and the caregiver
D. the grandparents
C. Both the child and the caregiver
The ambulatory care nurse is caring for a Native Hawaiian whose choice of food intake, health
and wellbeing perception can pose barriers to life style modification. To be effective in getting
the client to participate in dietary modification, which of the following steps should the nurse
take?
A. Give the client a brochure
B. Teach the client about nutrition from a family framework perspective
C. Give the client the web address for the dietary information
D. Recommend a specific diet regimen
B. Teach the client about nutrition from a family framework perspective
The Ambulatory care nurse is working in the client with a variety of clients from different racial
and ethnic groups. When providing care, the nurse should know which group has the highest
asthma prevalence of any racial/ethnic group in the USA?
A. Hispanics
B. Caucasian
C. African Americans
D. Asian
C. African Americans
