AMBULATORY CARE NURSE CERTIFICATION EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUIZ AND ANSWERS 2024 -25
Ambulatory Care Nursing ANS -complex, multi-faceted specialty that encompasses independent and
collaborative practice based on nursing process
-it is built on broad knowledge based on nursing and health sciences
-use of evidence-based information based in clinical practice
-focus on safe, quality care and improved patient outcomes
-the role and functions of an RN
-accountability for and autonomy in delivering ambulatory nursing services
Defining Characteristics of Ambulatory Nursing ANS --nurse autonomy, critical reasoning, astute clinical
judgement, nursing process
-patient advocacy, ethics, holistic nursing care
-assists and supports patients and families in optimal management of their health care
-skillful, rapid nursing assessment, patient education, patient engagement
-long term relationships that promote patient/family trust
Characteristics of Ambulatory Care of Nursing Practice ANS -- ambulatory care applies clinical expertise
that is rooted in nursing practice
-includes clinical, leadership, education, and research (EBP) process focused on individuals, groups, or
populations who seek assistance with improving health and/or seek care for health-related problems
based on patient safety and patient outcomes
acute care ANS -Treatment management: initiate, implement, observe by healthcare team
Timing: admission to discharge
ambulatory ANS -Treatment management: treatment plan handled by patient
Timing: individual intermittent, flexible period of time
, ambulatory care nursing ANS --encounter are episodic
-less than 24 hours in duration
-occur singly or in a series
-encounter modalities happen via:
-face to face
-telehealth
-email, patient portal, text messaging, video conferencing, smart phones, facetime, virtual clinics,
biosensors, various apps
patient ANS -individual who requests or receives nursing services
-unique, functions holistically, center of patient-nurse relationship
environment ANS -where ambulatory care nurses practice. Organizational, social, economic, legal,
political within health care system and virtual ______
professional ANS -dynamic, continually evolving in response to environmental needs, directions, and
preferences, EBP, adherence to professional standards and ethics
patient, family, significant other ANS --approach health system in variety of circumstances and health
states
-patient usually initiates contact
-collaborate with interdisciplinary ambulatory care team regarding treatment options/regimen
-manages and provides health care between visits, patient engagement
-controls health care decisions and has choices
-can have long term relationships with ambulatory care providers
Social Determinates of Health ANS -conditions where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a
wide range of risks and health outcomes
-socioeconomic status (helps determine decisions and access)
-educational level
STUDY GUIDE QUIZ AND ANSWERS 2024 -25
Ambulatory Care Nursing ANS -complex, multi-faceted specialty that encompasses independent and
collaborative practice based on nursing process
-it is built on broad knowledge based on nursing and health sciences
-use of evidence-based information based in clinical practice
-focus on safe, quality care and improved patient outcomes
-the role and functions of an RN
-accountability for and autonomy in delivering ambulatory nursing services
Defining Characteristics of Ambulatory Nursing ANS --nurse autonomy, critical reasoning, astute clinical
judgement, nursing process
-patient advocacy, ethics, holistic nursing care
-assists and supports patients and families in optimal management of their health care
-skillful, rapid nursing assessment, patient education, patient engagement
-long term relationships that promote patient/family trust
Characteristics of Ambulatory Care of Nursing Practice ANS -- ambulatory care applies clinical expertise
that is rooted in nursing practice
-includes clinical, leadership, education, and research (EBP) process focused on individuals, groups, or
populations who seek assistance with improving health and/or seek care for health-related problems
based on patient safety and patient outcomes
acute care ANS -Treatment management: initiate, implement, observe by healthcare team
Timing: admission to discharge
ambulatory ANS -Treatment management: treatment plan handled by patient
Timing: individual intermittent, flexible period of time
, ambulatory care nursing ANS --encounter are episodic
-less than 24 hours in duration
-occur singly or in a series
-encounter modalities happen via:
-face to face
-telehealth
-email, patient portal, text messaging, video conferencing, smart phones, facetime, virtual clinics,
biosensors, various apps
patient ANS -individual who requests or receives nursing services
-unique, functions holistically, center of patient-nurse relationship
environment ANS -where ambulatory care nurses practice. Organizational, social, economic, legal,
political within health care system and virtual ______
professional ANS -dynamic, continually evolving in response to environmental needs, directions, and
preferences, EBP, adherence to professional standards and ethics
patient, family, significant other ANS --approach health system in variety of circumstances and health
states
-patient usually initiates contact
-collaborate with interdisciplinary ambulatory care team regarding treatment options/regimen
-manages and provides health care between visits, patient engagement
-controls health care decisions and has choices
-can have long term relationships with ambulatory care providers
Social Determinates of Health ANS -conditions where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a
wide range of risks and health outcomes
-socioeconomic status (helps determine decisions and access)
-educational level
