ambulatory care certification exam
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Asthma Correct Answer: Chronically inflamed airways are hyper-responsive to
triggers
Low dose inhaled corticosteroids Correct Answer: prescribed for daily control of
mild persistent asthma
gFOBT test Correct Answer: pt instructed to avoid
NSAIDs and red meat 3 days prior - false positive
citrus juice and vitamin C - false negative
50 % - 80 % peak flow rate Correct Answer: Moderate, yellow zone, caution,
take quick relief medication and monitor
colorectal cancer screening Correct Answer: adults age 50 - 75
Asthma exacerbations Correct Answer: rarely occur suddenly without any
warning signs
self care for sinusitis symptoms Correct Answer: advise increased fluids and
humidification
TB symptoms Correct Answer: coughing up bloody secretions
fatigue
enlarged lymph nodes
night sweats
,3 yo with 101.0 fever, acting normal, eating, drinking Correct Answer: dress in
lightweight clothing, avoid over dressing, avoid blankets
primary prevention Correct Answer: health promotion to keep free from disease
or injury
nutrition education
sex education
use of seat belts
avoid allergies
immunizations
telephone triage is Correct Answer: interaction over telephone to identify nature
and urgency of clients health care needs and determine appropriate
disposition
< 50% Peak flow Correct Answer: Severe, red zone, go to ED or call 911,
administer quick relief medication
80 % - 100% Peak flow Correct Answer: Mild, green zone, instruct use of relief
medications, call back if lasts more than 3 days or do not improve
Asthma control test ACT Correct Answer: quality of life questionnaire,
max score 25
16 - 19 = not well controlled
< 15 = poorly controlled
, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) Correct Answer: daily asthma preventative
medication
short acting beta-2 antagonist (SABA) Correct Answer: PRN for symptoms
Not more than 2 days/week
Health promotion Correct Answer: process of enabling people to increase
control over and to improve their health (WHO)
Wellness Correct Answer: active pursuit of good health
Affordable Care Act Correct Answer: provides health care for uninsured
ensures basic wellness services included in all insurance plans
Healthy People 2020 (US dept health & humans services DHHS) Correct Answer:
national objectives increasing health of nation & address disparities
Secondary prevention Correct Answer: early detection, diagnosis and
treatment
pt education on signs and symptoms
lung scan for smokers
mammogram, colonoscopy
tertiary prevention Correct Answer: recovery and rehab
minimize disability
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Asthma Correct Answer: Chronically inflamed airways are hyper-responsive to
triggers
Low dose inhaled corticosteroids Correct Answer: prescribed for daily control of
mild persistent asthma
gFOBT test Correct Answer: pt instructed to avoid
NSAIDs and red meat 3 days prior - false positive
citrus juice and vitamin C - false negative
50 % - 80 % peak flow rate Correct Answer: Moderate, yellow zone, caution,
take quick relief medication and monitor
colorectal cancer screening Correct Answer: adults age 50 - 75
Asthma exacerbations Correct Answer: rarely occur suddenly without any
warning signs
self care for sinusitis symptoms Correct Answer: advise increased fluids and
humidification
TB symptoms Correct Answer: coughing up bloody secretions
fatigue
enlarged lymph nodes
night sweats
,3 yo with 101.0 fever, acting normal, eating, drinking Correct Answer: dress in
lightweight clothing, avoid over dressing, avoid blankets
primary prevention Correct Answer: health promotion to keep free from disease
or injury
nutrition education
sex education
use of seat belts
avoid allergies
immunizations
telephone triage is Correct Answer: interaction over telephone to identify nature
and urgency of clients health care needs and determine appropriate
disposition
< 50% Peak flow Correct Answer: Severe, red zone, go to ED or call 911,
administer quick relief medication
80 % - 100% Peak flow Correct Answer: Mild, green zone, instruct use of relief
medications, call back if lasts more than 3 days or do not improve
Asthma control test ACT Correct Answer: quality of life questionnaire,
max score 25
16 - 19 = not well controlled
< 15 = poorly controlled
, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) Correct Answer: daily asthma preventative
medication
short acting beta-2 antagonist (SABA) Correct Answer: PRN for symptoms
Not more than 2 days/week
Health promotion Correct Answer: process of enabling people to increase
control over and to improve their health (WHO)
Wellness Correct Answer: active pursuit of good health
Affordable Care Act Correct Answer: provides health care for uninsured
ensures basic wellness services included in all insurance plans
Healthy People 2020 (US dept health & humans services DHHS) Correct Answer:
national objectives increasing health of nation & address disparities
Secondary prevention Correct Answer: early detection, diagnosis and
treatment
pt education on signs and symptoms
lung scan for smokers
mammogram, colonoscopy
tertiary prevention Correct Answer: recovery and rehab
minimize disability
