Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification Exam (ANCC) Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification
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Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification
Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification Exam (ANCC)
Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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 Electrocard...
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
C. Retest the Blood glucose
D. Order a Hemoglobin A1c - ✔️✔️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 - ✔️✔️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 - ✔️✔️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?
D. Reduce exercise routine - ✔️✔️B. Maintain normal Diet and exercise
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. - ✔️✔️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 - ✔️✔️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 - ✔️✔️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
C. I play with my rother everyday
D. Sometimes I am tired - ✔️✔️B. My ears are ringing
The ambulatory care nurse is scheduling the client for gFOBT. Which statement made
by the client indicates that teaching was effective?
A. This is an invasive test
B. I will not eat Mushrooms for 48-72 hours
C. I can take ASA if I am having a headache
D. I will reduce my fiber intake - ✔️✔️B. I will not eat Mushrooms for 48-72 hours
Prioritization is an important aspect of the ambulatory care nurse's time management
plan. Which of the following clients would the nurse see first?
A. A client with a BS of 150mg/dl and is asymptomatic
B. A client who complains of blood in urine 24hours POP TURP
C. A client with a blood pressure of 140/89 and is asymptomatic
D. A client in her 3rd trimester and has signs of preterm labor. - ✔️✔️D. A client in her 3rd
trimester and has signs of preterm labor.
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