Ambulatory Care Nurse
Certification Exam Study
Guide Questions A+
Ambulatory Care Nursing - ANSWERScomplex, multi-faceted specialty that encompasses
independent and collaborative practice based on nursing process
-it is built on broad knowledge based on nursing and health sciences
-use of evidence-based information based in clinical practice
-focus on safe, quality care and improved patient outcomes
-the role and functions of an RN
-accountability for and autonomy in delivering ambulatory nursing services
Defining Characteristics of Ambulatory Nursing - ANSWERS-nurse autonomy, critical reasoning,
astute clinical judgement, nursing process
-patient advocacy, ethics, holistic nursing care
-assists and supports patients and families in optimal management of their health care
-skillful, rapid nursing assessment, patient education, patient engagement
-long term relationships that promote patient/family trust
Characteristics of Ambulatory Care of Nursing Practice - ANSWERS- ambulatory care applies
clinical expertise that is rooted in nursing practice
-includes clinical, leadership, education, and research (EBP) process focused on individuals,
groups, or populations who seek assistance with improving health and/or seek care for health-
related problems based on patient safety and patient outcomes
acute care - ANSWERSTreatment management: initiate, implement, observe by healthcare team
, Timing: admission to discharge
ambulatory - ANSWERSTreatment management: treatment plan handled by patient
Timing: individual intermittent, flexible period of time
ambulatory care nursing - ANSWERS-encounter are episodic
-less than 24 hours in duration
-occur singly or in a series
-encounter modalities happen via:
-face to face
-telehealth
-email, patient portal, text messaging, video conferencing, smart phones, facetime, virtual
clinics, biosensors, various apps
patient - ANSWERSindividual who requests or receives nursing services
-unique, functions holistically, center of patient-nurse relationship
environment - ANSWERSwhere ambulatory care nurses practice. Organizational, social,
economic, legal, political within health care system and virtual ______
professional - ANSWERSdynamic, continually evolving in response to environmental needs,
directions, and preferences, EBP, adherence to professional standards and ethics
patient, family, significant other - ANSWERS-approach health system in variety of circumstances
and health states
-patient usually initiates contact
-collaborate with interdisciplinary ambulatory care team regarding treatment options/regimen
Certification Exam Study
Guide Questions A+
Ambulatory Care Nursing - ANSWERScomplex, multi-faceted specialty that encompasses
independent and collaborative practice based on nursing process
-it is built on broad knowledge based on nursing and health sciences
-use of evidence-based information based in clinical practice
-focus on safe, quality care and improved patient outcomes
-the role and functions of an RN
-accountability for and autonomy in delivering ambulatory nursing services
Defining Characteristics of Ambulatory Nursing - ANSWERS-nurse autonomy, critical reasoning,
astute clinical judgement, nursing process
-patient advocacy, ethics, holistic nursing care
-assists and supports patients and families in optimal management of their health care
-skillful, rapid nursing assessment, patient education, patient engagement
-long term relationships that promote patient/family trust
Characteristics of Ambulatory Care of Nursing Practice - ANSWERS- ambulatory care applies
clinical expertise that is rooted in nursing practice
-includes clinical, leadership, education, and research (EBP) process focused on individuals,
groups, or populations who seek assistance with improving health and/or seek care for health-
related problems based on patient safety and patient outcomes
acute care - ANSWERSTreatment management: initiate, implement, observe by healthcare team
, Timing: admission to discharge
ambulatory - ANSWERSTreatment management: treatment plan handled by patient
Timing: individual intermittent, flexible period of time
ambulatory care nursing - ANSWERS-encounter are episodic
-less than 24 hours in duration
-occur singly or in a series
-encounter modalities happen via:
-face to face
-telehealth
-email, patient portal, text messaging, video conferencing, smart phones, facetime, virtual
clinics, biosensors, various apps
patient - ANSWERSindividual who requests or receives nursing services
-unique, functions holistically, center of patient-nurse relationship
environment - ANSWERSwhere ambulatory care nurses practice. Organizational, social,
economic, legal, political within health care system and virtual ______
professional - ANSWERSdynamic, continually evolving in response to environmental needs,
directions, and preferences, EBP, adherence to professional standards and ethics
patient, family, significant other - ANSWERS-approach health system in variety of circumstances
and health states
-patient usually initiates contact
-collaborate with interdisciplinary ambulatory care team regarding treatment options/regimen
