Ambulatory care certification Exam Questions and Answers
Grade A+
Coordination of care for a high risk pregnancy involve what? - Answer-Abo and rh
blood type during the pregnancy and at delivery.
Triple screening,including alpha feta protein at 15 to 19 weeks.
To exclude Down syndrome,anencephaly and neural tube defects. Frequent
ultrasound to assess heart sounds and measurements of fetus and the uterus.
Urine screening ,weight,blood pressure,tb and hiv.
Basic knowledge of a 9 month pregnancy will help with triage. List a few things the
nurse may need to assist the client with besides nutrition and exercise. - Answer-
Assist with nausea and vomiting and nausea prevention . Such as eating crackers
and not taking vitamins on an empty stomach. Anti nausea medication. Discuss
signs and symptoms of uti. Treatment for upper respiratory infections. She may
need to answer questions about sexual activity during pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms of menopause or peri menopause. - Answer-Hot
flashes,mood swings and excessive vaginal bleeding.
Testicular cancer - Answer-Affects less than 1% and is very curable if caught early.
The average age at diagnosis is 25 but it can affect men from puberty to the
elderly.
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. - Answer-The signs and symptoms are
often painless. Swelling and heaviness is noticed in the affected testicle. The right
is affected more often.
Ultrasound - Answer-Diagnostic tool for testicular mass.
Surgical Interventions of undescended testicle. - Answer-Before the age of 6 to
reduce the risk of testicular cancer.
what is a triage nurse's job - Answer-Triage is the process by which a nurse decides
what patients need.
,Obesity Treatment - Answer-The nurse needs a good rapport. Then explain the
benefits of Weight loss and exercise and being healthy. Develop education on
lowering fat intake,balancing carbohydrates and diet. Offer suggested on diet and
exercise. Refer to a nutritionist if needed.
replaced the food pyramid - Answer-MyPlate
What is acute chest in sickle cell. - Answer-Acute chest. (Infiltrate within the lungs)
which inhibits respiration which can be the source of pulmonary embolism. This
leads to pain and difficulty in breathing. This can lead to necrosis and ischemia.
sickle cell anemia - Answer-Stroke like symptoms with resulting damage,chronic
leg ulcers from poor circulation,an enlarged spleen,gallstones,propism from blood
vessel congestion and neurological problems like seizures and ataxia.
What is true about asthma in a child. - Answer-Chronically inflamed airways are
hypersensitive to triggers.
What would be mostly likely prescribed for a pediatric patient with asthma for
daily treatment. - Answer-Low dose corticosteroid.
A child's peak flow rate is 79% of his personal best. Which zone is he in. - Answer-
Yellow zone 50% to 79%. Caution zone . Take quick relief medication and monitor.
What is the green zone in asthma mean. - Answer-Good control. Continue current
plan. Peak flow is 80% or better.
What is the red zone in asthma. - Answer-Danger. 50% or less. Immediate action
with quick medication and seek immediate medical care if no immediate
response.
When do asthma exacerbation occur. - Answer-Rarely occur suddenly,without any
warning signs.
Adult care for sinusitis. Nursing intervention would be to. - Answer-Advise to
increase fluids and humidification.
Symptoms of patients with active tuberculosis. - Answer-Fatigue,swollen lymph
nodes and night sweats, weight loss.
, If a child has a low grade fever of 101 what advice would you give as a nurse. -
Answer-Dress in light weight clothes and avoid over dressing. Avoid over bundling.
What is an example of primary prevention. - Answer-Sex education
Telephone triage is - Answer-An interaction that occurs over the phone involving
identification of the nature and urgency of the clients health needs and
determination of the appropriate disposition.
Clinical reasoning during telephone triage for a nurse would be - Answer-
Recognizing that sudden facial numbness and slurred speech are signs of a stroke.
If a patient complains of abdominal pain while during a telephone triage what
would the nurse do next. - Answer-Assess the characteristics and location of pain
and related symptoms.
Online protocol and a set of decision support tools value are. - Answer-It serves as
a checklist to increase the likelihood that nothing of importance is overlooked.
For a patient with muscle strain what would the nurse advise. - Answer-Maintain
activity as tolerated. Bed rest not needed.
In a schools age child with vomiting. What is the rehydration protocol. - Answer-
Half strength sports drinks
If you come upon a unresponsive adult after checking for responsiveness your first
action would be to - Answer-Check for breathing and call for help
What action would a nurse do if a young adult presents with sob and
lightheadedness while playing basketball outdoors. His friends think he was stung
by an insect. The nurse should first - Answer-Assess airway and vital signs. Call
ems
A father calls and states his toddler is pulling on their ears and crying inconsolable.
Previous ear infections are noted. Dad wants to start left over antibiotics. What
advice would the nurse give - Answer-The child needs to be evaluated by a
physician or nurse practitioner for diagnosis and treatment.
Grade A+
Coordination of care for a high risk pregnancy involve what? - Answer-Abo and rh
blood type during the pregnancy and at delivery.
Triple screening,including alpha feta protein at 15 to 19 weeks.
To exclude Down syndrome,anencephaly and neural tube defects. Frequent
ultrasound to assess heart sounds and measurements of fetus and the uterus.
Urine screening ,weight,blood pressure,tb and hiv.
Basic knowledge of a 9 month pregnancy will help with triage. List a few things the
nurse may need to assist the client with besides nutrition and exercise. - Answer-
Assist with nausea and vomiting and nausea prevention . Such as eating crackers
and not taking vitamins on an empty stomach. Anti nausea medication. Discuss
signs and symptoms of uti. Treatment for upper respiratory infections. She may
need to answer questions about sexual activity during pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms of menopause or peri menopause. - Answer-Hot
flashes,mood swings and excessive vaginal bleeding.
Testicular cancer - Answer-Affects less than 1% and is very curable if caught early.
The average age at diagnosis is 25 but it can affect men from puberty to the
elderly.
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. - Answer-The signs and symptoms are
often painless. Swelling and heaviness is noticed in the affected testicle. The right
is affected more often.
Ultrasound - Answer-Diagnostic tool for testicular mass.
Surgical Interventions of undescended testicle. - Answer-Before the age of 6 to
reduce the risk of testicular cancer.
what is a triage nurse's job - Answer-Triage is the process by which a nurse decides
what patients need.
,Obesity Treatment - Answer-The nurse needs a good rapport. Then explain the
benefits of Weight loss and exercise and being healthy. Develop education on
lowering fat intake,balancing carbohydrates and diet. Offer suggested on diet and
exercise. Refer to a nutritionist if needed.
replaced the food pyramid - Answer-MyPlate
What is acute chest in sickle cell. - Answer-Acute chest. (Infiltrate within the lungs)
which inhibits respiration which can be the source of pulmonary embolism. This
leads to pain and difficulty in breathing. This can lead to necrosis and ischemia.
sickle cell anemia - Answer-Stroke like symptoms with resulting damage,chronic
leg ulcers from poor circulation,an enlarged spleen,gallstones,propism from blood
vessel congestion and neurological problems like seizures and ataxia.
What is true about asthma in a child. - Answer-Chronically inflamed airways are
hypersensitive to triggers.
What would be mostly likely prescribed for a pediatric patient with asthma for
daily treatment. - Answer-Low dose corticosteroid.
A child's peak flow rate is 79% of his personal best. Which zone is he in. - Answer-
Yellow zone 50% to 79%. Caution zone . Take quick relief medication and monitor.
What is the green zone in asthma mean. - Answer-Good control. Continue current
plan. Peak flow is 80% or better.
What is the red zone in asthma. - Answer-Danger. 50% or less. Immediate action
with quick medication and seek immediate medical care if no immediate
response.
When do asthma exacerbation occur. - Answer-Rarely occur suddenly,without any
warning signs.
Adult care for sinusitis. Nursing intervention would be to. - Answer-Advise to
increase fluids and humidification.
Symptoms of patients with active tuberculosis. - Answer-Fatigue,swollen lymph
nodes and night sweats, weight loss.
, If a child has a low grade fever of 101 what advice would you give as a nurse. -
Answer-Dress in light weight clothes and avoid over dressing. Avoid over bundling.
What is an example of primary prevention. - Answer-Sex education
Telephone triage is - Answer-An interaction that occurs over the phone involving
identification of the nature and urgency of the clients health needs and
determination of the appropriate disposition.
Clinical reasoning during telephone triage for a nurse would be - Answer-
Recognizing that sudden facial numbness and slurred speech are signs of a stroke.
If a patient complains of abdominal pain while during a telephone triage what
would the nurse do next. - Answer-Assess the characteristics and location of pain
and related symptoms.
Online protocol and a set of decision support tools value are. - Answer-It serves as
a checklist to increase the likelihood that nothing of importance is overlooked.
For a patient with muscle strain what would the nurse advise. - Answer-Maintain
activity as tolerated. Bed rest not needed.
In a schools age child with vomiting. What is the rehydration protocol. - Answer-
Half strength sports drinks
If you come upon a unresponsive adult after checking for responsiveness your first
action would be to - Answer-Check for breathing and call for help
What action would a nurse do if a young adult presents with sob and
lightheadedness while playing basketball outdoors. His friends think he was stung
by an insect. The nurse should first - Answer-Assess airway and vital signs. Call
ems
A father calls and states his toddler is pulling on their ears and crying inconsolable.
Previous ear infections are noted. Dad wants to start left over antibiotics. What
advice would the nurse give - Answer-The child needs to be evaluated by a
physician or nurse practitioner for diagnosis and treatment.
