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TEST BANK FOR AMBULATORY CARE
NURSE CERTIFICATION EXAM (ANCC)
2025 – 2026 UPDATE
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The Ambulatory care Nurse is triaging a client whose chief complaint is chest pain. What is a priority
action for the nurse to take?
A. Complete full head to toe
B. Administer ASA
C. Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Call 911
ANSWERS : -C. Perform an Electrocardiogram
Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to remind the client of when
performing an Electrocardiogram?
A. Take a deep breath during the test
B. Hold you breath during the test
C. Try not to move during the test
D. You may keep your bra on during the test
ANSWERS : -C. Try not to move during the test
The Ambulatory Care nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following questions will yield more
information from the client?
A. Are you feeling pain?
B. What brought you in today?
C. How many Children do you have?
D. When was your last menstrual period?
ANSWERS : -B. What Brought you in today?
The ambulatory care nurse is conducting an annual assessment of a client. The client denies frequent
urination, blurry vision, excessive thirst or hunger. The clients Blood sugar is 500mg/dl by finger stick.
What should the nurse do next?
A. Transport client to the ER
B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
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C. Retest the Blood glucose
D. Order a Hemoglobin A1c
ANSWERS : -C. Retest the blood glucose
Which of the following laboratory test is most effective in monitoring a client with DM blood glucose
level?
A. Urine Glucose Level
B. Glucometer blood glucose testing
C. Hemoglobin A1C
D. Creatinine Levels
ANSWERS : -C. Hemoglobin A1C
The client complains of sporadic Abnormal heart rate. An ECG performed showed Normal Sinus rhythm.
Labs were WNL and assessment revealed no cardiovascular abnormalities. Which of the following
should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will order?
A. Halter Monitoring
B. Admission to the hospital
C. Continuous EEG
D. Chest X-ray
ANSWERS : -A. Halter Monitoring
The Ambulatory care nurse is preparing the client for the application of a Holter monitor. Which
information is vital for the nurse to give the client?
A. Check blood glucose during halter monitoring
B. Maintain normal diet and exercising
C. Avoid Microwaves and the use of cell phones
D. Reduce exercise routine
ANSWERS : -B. Maintain normal Diet and exercise
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The Ambulatory care nurse is assessing a new graduate nurses' understanding of the importance of
getting clients height and weight before chemotherapy. Which statement indicates they understand ?
A. Height and weight are seldom required
B. height and weight are only needed when the chemotherapy regimen is changed
C. Height and weight are needed to calculate the correct dosage of chemotherapy
D. The chemotherapy dose will remain the same, even if there is an increase in the amount of eight lost.
ANSWERS : -C. Height and weight are needed to calculate the correct dosage of chemotherapy.
The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT), Which of the
following would indicate a positive result?
A. Green reaction
B. Red reaction
C. Blue reaction
D. Yellow reaction
ANSWERS : -C. Blue reaction
The nurse in the Medical oncology clinic is assessing a client who is undergoing chemotherapy. The
nurse obtained an oral temp of 102 degrees. which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding
of the clients' condition?
A. Since the client is feeling "ok" there is no further intervention
B. A temp of 102 is an expected finding after chemotherapy
C. Cal the MD to obtain an order of Tylenol as soon as possible
D. The client is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is an emergency and requires stat ABX
or hospitalization
ANSWERS : -D. The client is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is an emergency and
requires stat ABX or hospitalization
The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a physical assessment on a child who underwent
chemotherapy. Which statement by the client indicates that further evaluation is needed?
A. I ate my entire meal
B. My ears are ringing
TEST BANK FOR AMBULATORY CARE
NURSE CERTIFICATION EXAM (ANCC)
2025 – 2026 UPDATE
,The Learners palace
The Ambulatory care Nurse is triaging a client whose chief complaint is chest pain. What is a priority
action for the nurse to take?
A. Complete full head to toe
B. Administer ASA
C. Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Call 911
ANSWERS : -C. Perform an Electrocardiogram
Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to remind the client of when
performing an Electrocardiogram?
A. Take a deep breath during the test
B. Hold you breath during the test
C. Try not to move during the test
D. You may keep your bra on during the test
ANSWERS : -C. Try not to move during the test
The Ambulatory Care nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following questions will yield more
information from the client?
A. Are you feeling pain?
B. What brought you in today?
C. How many Children do you have?
D. When was your last menstrual period?
ANSWERS : -B. What Brought you in today?
The ambulatory care nurse is conducting an annual assessment of a client. The client denies frequent
urination, blurry vision, excessive thirst or hunger. The clients Blood sugar is 500mg/dl by finger stick.
What should the nurse do next?
A. Transport client to the ER
B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
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C. Retest the Blood glucose
D. Order a Hemoglobin A1c
ANSWERS : -C. Retest the blood glucose
Which of the following laboratory test is most effective in monitoring a client with DM blood glucose
level?
A. Urine Glucose Level
B. Glucometer blood glucose testing
C. Hemoglobin A1C
D. Creatinine Levels
ANSWERS : -C. Hemoglobin A1C
The client complains of sporadic Abnormal heart rate. An ECG performed showed Normal Sinus rhythm.
Labs were WNL and assessment revealed no cardiovascular abnormalities. Which of the following
should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will order?
A. Halter Monitoring
B. Admission to the hospital
C. Continuous EEG
D. Chest X-ray
ANSWERS : -A. Halter Monitoring
The Ambulatory care nurse is preparing the client for the application of a Holter monitor. Which
information is vital for the nurse to give the client?
A. Check blood glucose during halter monitoring
B. Maintain normal diet and exercising
C. Avoid Microwaves and the use of cell phones
D. Reduce exercise routine
ANSWERS : -B. Maintain normal Diet and exercise
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The Ambulatory care nurse is assessing a new graduate nurses' understanding of the importance of
getting clients height and weight before chemotherapy. Which statement indicates they understand ?
A. Height and weight are seldom required
B. height and weight are only needed when the chemotherapy regimen is changed
C. Height and weight are needed to calculate the correct dosage of chemotherapy
D. The chemotherapy dose will remain the same, even if there is an increase in the amount of eight lost.
ANSWERS : -C. Height and weight are needed to calculate the correct dosage of chemotherapy.
The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT), Which of the
following would indicate a positive result?
A. Green reaction
B. Red reaction
C. Blue reaction
D. Yellow reaction
ANSWERS : -C. Blue reaction
The nurse in the Medical oncology clinic is assessing a client who is undergoing chemotherapy. The
nurse obtained an oral temp of 102 degrees. which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding
of the clients' condition?
A. Since the client is feeling "ok" there is no further intervention
B. A temp of 102 is an expected finding after chemotherapy
C. Cal the MD to obtain an order of Tylenol as soon as possible
D. The client is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is an emergency and requires stat ABX
or hospitalization
ANSWERS : -D. The client is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is an emergency and
requires stat ABX or hospitalization
The Ambulatory care nurse is performing a physical assessment on a child who underwent
chemotherapy. Which statement by the client indicates that further evaluation is needed?
A. I ate my entire meal
B. My ears are ringing
