Test bank For Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification
(ANCC) EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
Which of the following is used to determine the type and the numbers of staff
needed in an ambulatory clinic?
A. Only the volume of client
B. Nurses; years of experience
C. Nurses college degree
D. The complexity and the number of clients - answer>>>D. The complexity and the
number of clients
Which action by the ambulatory care nurse indicates that he/she is compliant with
the client self-determination Act?
A. Asking the client if they have a Advanced Directives
B. Completing a head to toe assessment
C. Reviewing the clients care plan
D. Complying with the client's right to refuse medication - answer>>>A. Asking the
client if they have a Advanced Directives
Which of the following medications does the ambulatory care nurse anticipate the
MD will prescribe for a client with chronic Asthma for long-term treatment
A. Fluticasone (Flovent)
B. Albuterol ( Ventolin)
C. Ipratropium (Atrovent)
D. Levalbuterol (Xopenex) - answer>>>A. Fluticasone (Flovent)
The Ambulatory care nurse asses a client with Shortness of breath, lack of energy,
and dry mouth. Which of the following disease should the ambulatory care nurse
suspect?
A. COPD
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B. Congestive Heart Failure
C. Asthma
D. Respiratory Failure - answer>>>A COPD
The parent of an eight year old child reports that the child cannot efficiently use the
metered dose inhaler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Give the child a nebulizer
B. Give the child a spacer
C. Recommend discontinuation of the medication
D. Inform the parent that the medication is not important - answer>>>B. Give the
child a spacer
The ambulatory care nurse is formulating a research question using the PICO format.
the "C" in PICO stands for which of the following?
A. Comparison
B. Characteristics
C. Culture
D. Cure - answer>>>B. Characteristics
PICO (T) Format - answer>>>Formula for creating answerable research questions.
P: Population/patient - age, gender, ethnicity, individuals with a certain disorder
I: Intervention/indicator (Variable of Interest) - exposure to a disease, risk behavior,
prognostic factor
C: Comparison/control - could be a placebo or "business as usual" as in no disease,
absence of risk factor, Prognostic factor B
O: Outcome - risk of disease, accuracy of a diagnosis, rate of occurrence of adverse
outcome
T: Time - the time it takes for the intervention to achieve an outcome or how long
participants are observed
,The ambulatory care nurse is teaching a client how to use the peak flow meter.
Which statement indicates that teaching was effective?
A. I Should move the indicator to the bottom of the number scale before suing the
meter
B. I Should blow out as slowly as possible
C. I should blow multiple time in a meter during a single test
D. I should lie down when using the meter - answer>>>A. I Should move the
indicator to the bottom of the number scale before suing the meter
Which of the following if noted in the clients urine analysis would require further
actions?
A. Protein
B. Bacteria
C. Bilirubin
D. White Blood Cells. - answer>>>C. Bilirubin
The client is being scheduled for a lower gastrointestinal study using double-contrast
barium enema. Which of the following should be included in the clients teaching?
A. The procedure will take 6 hours
B. Have a low residual diet 1-2 days before the procedure
C. Decrease fluid intake after the procedure
D. East a light meal the night before the procedure. - answer>>>B. Have a low
residual diet 1-2 days before the procedure
The ambulatory care nurse reviews the clients lab results and notices that the
creatinine is mg/dl. What action should the nurse take?
A. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
B. Collect urine ample
C. Do nothing, The result is WNL
D. Administer diuretics - answer>>>C. Do nothing, The result is WNL
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A client wit a DX of bipolar disorder is being seen in the clinic. The healthcare
provider prescribed Lithium. Which of the following is important for the ambulatory
care nurse to teach a client?
A. You can breast feed while taking the medication
B. Low Sodium level can lead to toxicity
C. Minimize fluid intake
D. There is no need to use contraceptives while on this medication - answer>>>B.
Low Sodium level can lead to toxicity
Which of the following statements if reported to the ambulatory care nurse
indicates that the treatment for a client with CHF needs to be modified?
A. The client gains 1 pound in hours
B. The client now sleeps sitting up
C. The clients BP is /
D. Increased Activity tolerance. - answer>>>B. The client now sleeps sitting up
With the implementation of telemedicine, the method of triaging has changed. What
components would an ambulatory care nurse utilize when triaging using the
telephone?
A. Take a quick and accurate history in order to make an accurate decision
B. HIPPA law does not allow client to call ambulatory care facility with health issues
C. Call 911 as soon as the client states there is a problem
D. Give information that is general that can be applied to most clients. - answer>>>A.
Take a quick and accurate history in order to make an accurate decision
The ambulatory care nurse is assessing a client. Which questions should the nurse
ask to assess the clients health goals?
A. It seems to me that you want to be healthy, Is that true?
(ANCC) EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
Which of the following is used to determine the type and the numbers of staff
needed in an ambulatory clinic?
A. Only the volume of client
B. Nurses; years of experience
C. Nurses college degree
D. The complexity and the number of clients - answer>>>D. The complexity and the
number of clients
Which action by the ambulatory care nurse indicates that he/she is compliant with
the client self-determination Act?
A. Asking the client if they have a Advanced Directives
B. Completing a head to toe assessment
C. Reviewing the clients care plan
D. Complying with the client's right to refuse medication - answer>>>A. Asking the
client if they have a Advanced Directives
Which of the following medications does the ambulatory care nurse anticipate the
MD will prescribe for a client with chronic Asthma for long-term treatment
A. Fluticasone (Flovent)
B. Albuterol ( Ventolin)
C. Ipratropium (Atrovent)
D. Levalbuterol (Xopenex) - answer>>>A. Fluticasone (Flovent)
The Ambulatory care nurse asses a client with Shortness of breath, lack of energy,
and dry mouth. Which of the following disease should the ambulatory care nurse
suspect?
A. COPD
, -
B. Congestive Heart Failure
C. Asthma
D. Respiratory Failure - answer>>>A COPD
The parent of an eight year old child reports that the child cannot efficiently use the
metered dose inhaler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Give the child a nebulizer
B. Give the child a spacer
C. Recommend discontinuation of the medication
D. Inform the parent that the medication is not important - answer>>>B. Give the
child a spacer
The ambulatory care nurse is formulating a research question using the PICO format.
the "C" in PICO stands for which of the following?
A. Comparison
B. Characteristics
C. Culture
D. Cure - answer>>>B. Characteristics
PICO (T) Format - answer>>>Formula for creating answerable research questions.
P: Population/patient - age, gender, ethnicity, individuals with a certain disorder
I: Intervention/indicator (Variable of Interest) - exposure to a disease, risk behavior,
prognostic factor
C: Comparison/control - could be a placebo or "business as usual" as in no disease,
absence of risk factor, Prognostic factor B
O: Outcome - risk of disease, accuracy of a diagnosis, rate of occurrence of adverse
outcome
T: Time - the time it takes for the intervention to achieve an outcome or how long
participants are observed
,The ambulatory care nurse is teaching a client how to use the peak flow meter.
Which statement indicates that teaching was effective?
A. I Should move the indicator to the bottom of the number scale before suing the
meter
B. I Should blow out as slowly as possible
C. I should blow multiple time in a meter during a single test
D. I should lie down when using the meter - answer>>>A. I Should move the
indicator to the bottom of the number scale before suing the meter
Which of the following if noted in the clients urine analysis would require further
actions?
A. Protein
B. Bacteria
C. Bilirubin
D. White Blood Cells. - answer>>>C. Bilirubin
The client is being scheduled for a lower gastrointestinal study using double-contrast
barium enema. Which of the following should be included in the clients teaching?
A. The procedure will take 6 hours
B. Have a low residual diet 1-2 days before the procedure
C. Decrease fluid intake after the procedure
D. East a light meal the night before the procedure. - answer>>>B. Have a low
residual diet 1-2 days before the procedure
The ambulatory care nurse reviews the clients lab results and notices that the
creatinine is mg/dl. What action should the nurse take?
A. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
B. Collect urine ample
C. Do nothing, The result is WNL
D. Administer diuretics - answer>>>C. Do nothing, The result is WNL
, -
A client wit a DX of bipolar disorder is being seen in the clinic. The healthcare
provider prescribed Lithium. Which of the following is important for the ambulatory
care nurse to teach a client?
A. You can breast feed while taking the medication
B. Low Sodium level can lead to toxicity
C. Minimize fluid intake
D. There is no need to use contraceptives while on this medication - answer>>>B.
Low Sodium level can lead to toxicity
Which of the following statements if reported to the ambulatory care nurse
indicates that the treatment for a client with CHF needs to be modified?
A. The client gains 1 pound in hours
B. The client now sleeps sitting up
C. The clients BP is /
D. Increased Activity tolerance. - answer>>>B. The client now sleeps sitting up
With the implementation of telemedicine, the method of triaging has changed. What
components would an ambulatory care nurse utilize when triaging using the
telephone?
A. Take a quick and accurate history in order to make an accurate decision
B. HIPPA law does not allow client to call ambulatory care facility with health issues
C. Call 911 as soon as the client states there is a problem
D. Give information that is general that can be applied to most clients. - answer>>>A.
Take a quick and accurate history in order to make an accurate decision
The ambulatory care nurse is assessing a client. Which questions should the nurse
ask to assess the clients health goals?
A. It seems to me that you want to be healthy, Is that true?
