Ambulatory Nursing Certification CORRECT
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Standard 1: Assessment - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting enacts the
identified plan of care
Standard 5a: Coordination of care - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The RN practicing in the ambulatory care
setting employs educational stragegies that promote individual community and population health and
safety
Standard 5d - Telehealth Services - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting provides
consultation developing interprofessional plans of care, enhancing the ability of other professionals and
effecting change
Standard 15: Resource Utilization - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER An 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 - ANSWER An individual who requests and or receives nursing services
Family - ANSWER Defined by pt in their own terms and may include individuals related by blood, or
marriage, or in self-defined relationships
Nursing Staff - ANSWER Individuals who participate in delivering nursing care. These individuals are
either RNs or are supervised by RNs.
Health Care Team - ANSWER Includes patient, family, and all members of the health care systems who
are involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care
Nursing Services - ANSWER Organized services delivered to groups of patients by nursing staff. Includes
direct nursing care as well as services that support or facilitate direct care.
Competency - ANSWER Refers to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors identified as performance
standards constituting the acceptable demonstration of ability in a role
,Evidence-Based Nursing Practice - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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? - ANSWER Each standard has two types of criteria:
a) measurement criteria for all RNs in ambulatory care settings
b) Specific measurement criteria for nurse executives, administrators, and managers in ambulatory care
settings
List the 5 domains of practice for the ambulatory nursing exam - ANSWER 1. Clinical practice
2. Communication
3. Professional Role
4. Systems, legal, and regulatory
5. Education
List the 12 high-priority health issues addressed in Healthy People 2020 - ANSWER 1. Access to health
services
2. Clinical preventative services
3. Environmental quality
4. Injury and violence
5. Maternal, infant, and child health
6. Mental health
7. Nutrition, physical activity, and obesity
8. Oral health
9. Reproductive and sexual health
10. Social determinants of health
11. Substance abuse
, 12. Tobacco
Standard 6: Evaluation - ANSWER The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting evaluates progress
toward attainment of stated outcomes
Standard 7: Ethics - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting demonstrates
leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community
Standard 13: Collaboration - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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
