Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification
review CORRECT 100%
Primary Scope of Telehealth Nursing Practice - ANSWER Defined by Nurse State Practice Acts
Rehydration Therapy for School Age Children with Acute Vomiting - ANSWER Includes Half-Strength
Sports Drinks and Popsicles
Signs of Volume Overload in Chronic Heart Failure Patient - ANSWER Edema, Dyspnea, Neck Vein
Distension, Sudden Weight Gain
Management of Fever in a Child with Sickle Cell Disease - ANSWER Advise Immediate Evaluation for
Fever over 101.5 orally
Elements of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) - ANSWER Include Low Cholesterol,
Reduced Sweets, High Fiber
Consequences of Untreated Hypertension - ANSWER Organ Damage, Including Eyes
Promoting Advocacy and Positive Patient/Family Relations - ANSWER Involves Resolving Patient/Family
Complaints
Confidentiality Violation of Patient's Protected Health Information - ANSWER Discussing Abnormal Test
Results with Patient's Daughter
Critical Thinking in Ambulatory Nursing - ANSWER Involves Analyzing Information for Diagnosis and Care
Plan
Organization Establishing Nursing Language Criteria - ANSWER American Nurses Association
, Federal and State Laws on Public Health Reporting - ANSWER Required for diagnosis of serious
communicable diseases
Characteristics of Decision Support Tools - ANSWER Provide standardization and reduce omissions
Recommendation for Caller Concerned about Father's Slurred Speech - ANSWER Advise immediate
medical attention, possibly call 911
First Priority in Caring for Hypotensive Patient with Low Heart Rate - ANSWER Ensure patient's airway is
clear and provide oxygen if needed
Immediate Response to Wheezy and Pale Child in Ambulatory Clinic - ANSWER Initiate emergency
response, assess airway and breathing
Nonverbal Clues of Breathing Difficulty - ANSWER Flaring nostrils, use of accessory muscles, tripod
positioning
Order of Importance for Information from Adult Client in Clinic Visit - ANSWER Chief complaint, medical
history, current medications, allergies
Plan of Care for Clammy, Pale Patient with Irregular Heart Rate - ANSWER Assess vital signs, provide
oxygen, monitor closely for deterioration
Components Required in Ambulatory Care Setting for Proper Triage - ANSWER Adequate staffing,
appropriate equipment, established protocols
Skills Required for Triage Nurse in Ambulatory Care Setting - ANSWER Screening, assessment, initial
patient contact; Look for verbal and nonverbal clues
Key Information to Screen for in Triage Assessment - ANSWER Screen for important information with
every patient on every health visit, regardless of complaint
review CORRECT 100%
Primary Scope of Telehealth Nursing Practice - ANSWER Defined by Nurse State Practice Acts
Rehydration Therapy for School Age Children with Acute Vomiting - ANSWER Includes Half-Strength
Sports Drinks and Popsicles
Signs of Volume Overload in Chronic Heart Failure Patient - ANSWER Edema, Dyspnea, Neck Vein
Distension, Sudden Weight Gain
Management of Fever in a Child with Sickle Cell Disease - ANSWER Advise Immediate Evaluation for
Fever over 101.5 orally
Elements of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) - ANSWER Include Low Cholesterol,
Reduced Sweets, High Fiber
Consequences of Untreated Hypertension - ANSWER Organ Damage, Including Eyes
Promoting Advocacy and Positive Patient/Family Relations - ANSWER Involves Resolving Patient/Family
Complaints
Confidentiality Violation of Patient's Protected Health Information - ANSWER Discussing Abnormal Test
Results with Patient's Daughter
Critical Thinking in Ambulatory Nursing - ANSWER Involves Analyzing Information for Diagnosis and Care
Plan
Organization Establishing Nursing Language Criteria - ANSWER American Nurses Association
, Federal and State Laws on Public Health Reporting - ANSWER Required for diagnosis of serious
communicable diseases
Characteristics of Decision Support Tools - ANSWER Provide standardization and reduce omissions
Recommendation for Caller Concerned about Father's Slurred Speech - ANSWER Advise immediate
medical attention, possibly call 911
First Priority in Caring for Hypotensive Patient with Low Heart Rate - ANSWER Ensure patient's airway is
clear and provide oxygen if needed
Immediate Response to Wheezy and Pale Child in Ambulatory Clinic - ANSWER Initiate emergency
response, assess airway and breathing
Nonverbal Clues of Breathing Difficulty - ANSWER Flaring nostrils, use of accessory muscles, tripod
positioning
Order of Importance for Information from Adult Client in Clinic Visit - ANSWER Chief complaint, medical
history, current medications, allergies
Plan of Care for Clammy, Pale Patient with Irregular Heart Rate - ANSWER Assess vital signs, provide
oxygen, monitor closely for deterioration
Components Required in Ambulatory Care Setting for Proper Triage - ANSWER Adequate staffing,
appropriate equipment, established protocols
Skills Required for Triage Nurse in Ambulatory Care Setting - ANSWER Screening, assessment, initial
patient contact; Look for verbal and nonverbal clues
Key Information to Screen for in Triage Assessment - ANSWER Screen for important information with
every patient on every health visit, regardless of complaint
