ambulatory care
certification exam
questions & answers
Asthma - ANSWERSChronic inflammation of airways, hyper-responsive to triggers
Low Dose Inhaled Corticosteroids - ANSWERSPrescribed for daily control of mild persistent
asthma
gFOBT Test - ANSWERSInstructions for test: Avoid NSAIDs, red meat 3 days prior (false positive);
Avoid citrus juice, vitamin C (false negative)
50% - 80% Peak Flow Rate - ANSWERSModerate - Yellow zone: Caution, take quick relief
medication, monitor
Colorectal Cancer Screening - ANSWERSRecommended for adults aged 50-75
Asthma Exacerbations - ANSWERSRarely occur suddenly without warning signs
Self Care for Sinusitis Symptoms - ANSWERSRecommend increased fluids and humidification
TB Symptoms - ANSWERSInclude coughing up bloody secretions, fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes,
night sweats
3-Year-Old with 101.0 Fever - ANSWERSRecommend dressing in lightweight clothing, avoiding
over-dressing and blankets
, Primary Prevention - ANSWERSFocus on health promotion to prevent disease or injury:
Nutrition education, sex education, seat belt use, allergy avoidance, immunizations
Telephone Triage - ANSWERSIdentifying clients' health care needs and determining appropriate
disposition over the phone
< 50% Peak Flow - ANSWERSSevere - red zone - go to ED or call 911, administer quick relief
medication
80% - 100% Peak Flow - ANSWERSMild - green zone - instruct use of relief medications, call back
if symptoms last more than 3 days or do not improve
Asthma Control Test (ACT) - ANSWERSQuality of life questionnaire with max score of 25; 16-19 =
not well controlled, < 15 = poorly controlled
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) - ANSWERSDaily asthma preventative medication
Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA) - ANSWERSPRN for symptoms, not more than 2 days/week
Health Promotion - ANSWERSEnabling people to increase control over and improve their health
(WHO)
Wellness - ANSWERSActive pursuit of good health
Affordable Care Act - ANSWERSProvides health care for uninsured; ensures basic wellness
services in all insurance plans
certification exam
questions & answers
Asthma - ANSWERSChronic inflammation of airways, hyper-responsive to triggers
Low Dose Inhaled Corticosteroids - ANSWERSPrescribed for daily control of mild persistent
asthma
gFOBT Test - ANSWERSInstructions for test: Avoid NSAIDs, red meat 3 days prior (false positive);
Avoid citrus juice, vitamin C (false negative)
50% - 80% Peak Flow Rate - ANSWERSModerate - Yellow zone: Caution, take quick relief
medication, monitor
Colorectal Cancer Screening - ANSWERSRecommended for adults aged 50-75
Asthma Exacerbations - ANSWERSRarely occur suddenly without warning signs
Self Care for Sinusitis Symptoms - ANSWERSRecommend increased fluids and humidification
TB Symptoms - ANSWERSInclude coughing up bloody secretions, fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes,
night sweats
3-Year-Old with 101.0 Fever - ANSWERSRecommend dressing in lightweight clothing, avoiding
over-dressing and blankets
, Primary Prevention - ANSWERSFocus on health promotion to prevent disease or injury:
Nutrition education, sex education, seat belt use, allergy avoidance, immunizations
Telephone Triage - ANSWERSIdentifying clients' health care needs and determining appropriate
disposition over the phone
< 50% Peak Flow - ANSWERSSevere - red zone - go to ED or call 911, administer quick relief
medication
80% - 100% Peak Flow - ANSWERSMild - green zone - instruct use of relief medications, call back
if symptoms last more than 3 days or do not improve
Asthma Control Test (ACT) - ANSWERSQuality of life questionnaire with max score of 25; 16-19 =
not well controlled, < 15 = poorly controlled
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) - ANSWERSDaily asthma preventative medication
Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA) - ANSWERSPRN for symptoms, not more than 2 days/week
Health Promotion - ANSWERSEnabling people to increase control over and improve their health
(WHO)
Wellness - ANSWERSActive pursuit of good health
Affordable Care Act - ANSWERSProvides health care for uninsured; ensures basic wellness
services in all insurance plans
