Ambulatory Care Nursing
Certification review questions
with accurate answers
A 50 year old male comes to the clinic stating he cannot shake this
"flu". You observe that he is clammy, plae, and has an irregular heart
rate. He is a large man with a rugged appearance. He is friendly and
apolgetic for bothering you with his silly complaints. What is your plan
of care for this patient? correct answer
A 70 year old female prsents to the ambulatory care clinic complaining
of fatigue. You begin your triage assessment and she has a heart rate of
50, a repsiratory rate of 24, and a blood pressure of 70/40. She denies
chest pain, but you notice she rubs her elbows and states her arthritis is
acting up. What would be your first priority when caring for this
patient? correct answer
A mother presents to the ambulatory clinic with a very wheezy three
year old in her arms. You notice the child is pale and listless. What is
your immediate response? correct answer
A nurse refers a client to the community hospital education program
for new diabetics. Which category of care management does this fall
under? correct answer
, A nurse working in the ambulatory care setting is offering patient
education to a 50 year old male client. Which statement demonstrates
an understanding of the meaning of secondary prevention? correct
answer
A parent brings her teenage son into the ambulatory care facility
stating that he has been wheezing for a day or two with no history of
asthma. The boy does not appear to be in distress but does have an
audible wheeze. What non invasive procedure might a nurse consider
as part of the physical assessment? correct answer
Activities taht require ambulatory nurses to apply critical thinking
include correct answer Analyzing information in development of a
diagnosis and plan of care
An 18 year old female presents to the ambulatory care clinic
complaining of pelvic pain and foul discharge. What would be the most
appropriate nursing interventions for this patient? correct answer
An adult male presents to the ambulatory care setting with a 24 hour
history of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. What would be
the most appropriate invasive procedure that he may require from the
nurse in this setting? correct answer
Certification review questions
with accurate answers
A 50 year old male comes to the clinic stating he cannot shake this
"flu". You observe that he is clammy, plae, and has an irregular heart
rate. He is a large man with a rugged appearance. He is friendly and
apolgetic for bothering you with his silly complaints. What is your plan
of care for this patient? correct answer
A 70 year old female prsents to the ambulatory care clinic complaining
of fatigue. You begin your triage assessment and she has a heart rate of
50, a repsiratory rate of 24, and a blood pressure of 70/40. She denies
chest pain, but you notice she rubs her elbows and states her arthritis is
acting up. What would be your first priority when caring for this
patient? correct answer
A mother presents to the ambulatory clinic with a very wheezy three
year old in her arms. You notice the child is pale and listless. What is
your immediate response? correct answer
A nurse refers a client to the community hospital education program
for new diabetics. Which category of care management does this fall
under? correct answer
, A nurse working in the ambulatory care setting is offering patient
education to a 50 year old male client. Which statement demonstrates
an understanding of the meaning of secondary prevention? correct
answer
A parent brings her teenage son into the ambulatory care facility
stating that he has been wheezing for a day or two with no history of
asthma. The boy does not appear to be in distress but does have an
audible wheeze. What non invasive procedure might a nurse consider
as part of the physical assessment? correct answer
Activities taht require ambulatory nurses to apply critical thinking
include correct answer Analyzing information in development of a
diagnosis and plan of care
An 18 year old female presents to the ambulatory care clinic
complaining of pelvic pain and foul discharge. What would be the most
appropriate nursing interventions for this patient? correct answer
An adult male presents to the ambulatory care setting with a 24 hour
history of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. What would be
the most appropriate invasive procedure that he may require from the
nurse in this setting? correct answer
