Ambulatory Nursing Certification
Questions and Answers Updated 2026
Standard 1: Assessment - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting systematically
collects or supervises collection of focused data related to health needs and concerns of patients,
groups, or populations
Standard 2: Diagnosis - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting analyzes assessment
dated to determine diagnostic statements for health promotion, health maintenance, or health-
related problems or issues.
Standard 3: Outcomes Identification - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting
identifies expected and/or desired outcomes in a plan of care individualized for a specific patient,
group or population
Standard 4 - Planning - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting develops a plan that
identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes in individuals and/or populations
Standard 5: Implementation - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting enacts the
identified plan of care
Standard 5a: Coordination of care - AnswersThe RN practicing care coordination and transition
management coordinates the delivery of care within the practice setting and across health care
settings
Standard 5b: Health Teaching and Health Promotion - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory
care setting employs educational stragegies that promote individual community and population
health and safety
Standard 5d - Telehealth Services - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting
providing telehealth services adheres to the current AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for
Professional Telehealth Nursing in all Practice environments
Standard 5d: Consultation - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting provides
consultation developing interprofessional plans of care, enhancing the ability of other professionals
and effecting change
,Standard 6: Evaluation - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting evaluates progress
toward attainment of stated outcomes
Standard 7: Ethics - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting incorporates
professional codes of ethics with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique
attributes of every person
Standard 8: Education - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting attains knowledge
and competency that reflects current ambulatory nursing care practice
Standard 9: Research and Evidence-Based Practice - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory
care setting actively participates in evidence-based practice initiatives and research activities to
advance ambulatory care nursing and improve patient outcomes
Standard 10: Performance Improvement - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting
enhances the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of clinical and professional nursing practice and
organizational system
Standard 11: Communication - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting
communicates effectively using a variety of formats, tools, and technologies to build professional
relationships and deliver care across the continuum
Standard 12: Leadership - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting demonstrates
leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community
Standard 13: Collaboration - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting collaborates
with patients, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals in the conduct of
ambulatory care nursing practice
Standard 14: Professional Practice Evaluation - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care
setting evaluates his/her own and others nursing practice in relation to professional practice
standards and guidelines, patient outcomes, organizational policies and procedures, and relevant
governmental regulations and statutes
Standard 15: Resource Utilization - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting utilizes
appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe,
effective, and fiscally responsible
, Standard 16: Environment - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting actively
engages in initiatives that create and maintain an environment of care that is safe and hazard-free
Standard - AnswersAn authoritative statement developed and disseminated by a professional
organization, government agency, or regulatory agency by which the competency and quality of
nursing practice, services, research, or education can be judged
Patient - AnswersAn individual who requests and or receives nursing services
Family - AnswersDefined by pt in their own terms and may include individuals related by blood, or
marriage, or in self-defined relationships
Nursing Staff - AnswersIndividuals who participate in delivering nursing care. These individuals are
either RNs or are supervised by RNs.
Health Care Team - AnswersIncludes patient, family, and all members of the health care systems who
are involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care
Nursing Services - AnswersOrganized services delivered to groups of patients by nursing staff.
Includes direct nursing care as well as services that support or facilitate direct care.
Competency - AnswersRefers to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors identified as performance
standards constituting the acceptable demonstration of ability in a role
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice - AnswersThe process by which nurses make clinical decisions, using
the best available research evidence, their clinical expertise, and patient preferences in the context
of available resources
What are the components of a Standard - AnswersThe standard statement, measurement criteria
that tis a specific, measurable indicator that demonstrates compliance with the standard.
What are the types of criteria for a Standard? - AnswersEach standard has two types of criteria:
a) measurement criteria for all RNs in ambulatory care settings
Questions and Answers Updated 2026
Standard 1: Assessment - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting systematically
collects or supervises collection of focused data related to health needs and concerns of patients,
groups, or populations
Standard 2: Diagnosis - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting analyzes assessment
dated to determine diagnostic statements for health promotion, health maintenance, or health-
related problems or issues.
Standard 3: Outcomes Identification - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting
identifies expected and/or desired outcomes in a plan of care individualized for a specific patient,
group or population
Standard 4 - Planning - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting develops a plan that
identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes in individuals and/or populations
Standard 5: Implementation - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting enacts the
identified plan of care
Standard 5a: Coordination of care - AnswersThe RN practicing care coordination and transition
management coordinates the delivery of care within the practice setting and across health care
settings
Standard 5b: Health Teaching and Health Promotion - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory
care setting employs educational stragegies that promote individual community and population
health and safety
Standard 5d - Telehealth Services - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting
providing telehealth services adheres to the current AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for
Professional Telehealth Nursing in all Practice environments
Standard 5d: Consultation - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting provides
consultation developing interprofessional plans of care, enhancing the ability of other professionals
and effecting change
,Standard 6: Evaluation - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting evaluates progress
toward attainment of stated outcomes
Standard 7: Ethics - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting incorporates
professional codes of ethics with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique
attributes of every person
Standard 8: Education - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting attains knowledge
and competency that reflects current ambulatory nursing care practice
Standard 9: Research and Evidence-Based Practice - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory
care setting actively participates in evidence-based practice initiatives and research activities to
advance ambulatory care nursing and improve patient outcomes
Standard 10: Performance Improvement - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting
enhances the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of clinical and professional nursing practice and
organizational system
Standard 11: Communication - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting
communicates effectively using a variety of formats, tools, and technologies to build professional
relationships and deliver care across the continuum
Standard 12: Leadership - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting demonstrates
leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community
Standard 13: Collaboration - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting collaborates
with patients, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals in the conduct of
ambulatory care nursing practice
Standard 14: Professional Practice Evaluation - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care
setting evaluates his/her own and others nursing practice in relation to professional practice
standards and guidelines, patient outcomes, organizational policies and procedures, and relevant
governmental regulations and statutes
Standard 15: Resource Utilization - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting utilizes
appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe,
effective, and fiscally responsible
, Standard 16: Environment - AnswersThe RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting actively
engages in initiatives that create and maintain an environment of care that is safe and hazard-free
Standard - AnswersAn authoritative statement developed and disseminated by a professional
organization, government agency, or regulatory agency by which the competency and quality of
nursing practice, services, research, or education can be judged
Patient - AnswersAn individual who requests and or receives nursing services
Family - AnswersDefined by pt in their own terms and may include individuals related by blood, or
marriage, or in self-defined relationships
Nursing Staff - AnswersIndividuals who participate in delivering nursing care. These individuals are
either RNs or are supervised by RNs.
Health Care Team - AnswersIncludes patient, family, and all members of the health care systems who
are involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care
Nursing Services - AnswersOrganized services delivered to groups of patients by nursing staff.
Includes direct nursing care as well as services that support or facilitate direct care.
Competency - AnswersRefers to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors identified as performance
standards constituting the acceptable demonstration of ability in a role
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice - AnswersThe process by which nurses make clinical decisions, using
the best available research evidence, their clinical expertise, and patient preferences in the context
of available resources
What are the components of a Standard - AnswersThe standard statement, measurement criteria
that tis a specific, measurable indicator that demonstrates compliance with the standard.
What are the types of criteria for a Standard? - AnswersEach standard has two types of criteria:
a) measurement criteria for all RNs in ambulatory care settings
