AMB-BC PROFESSIONAL ROLE EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS18
The nurse is working in the urology clinic and is documenting on a client who is being scheduled
for a procedure. What code should the nurse use to reflect the kind of procedure the client is
scheduled for?
A. ICD
B. CPT
C.HCPCS
D. DSM-5 - ANSWERS-Answer B. CPT
Rationale: The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes provide medical practitioners with
standardized language for the purpose of accurately and efficiently categorizing medical
services and procedures. This helps to expedite reporting while also improving accuracy and
efficiency.
The nurse in the ambulatory setting is searching for additional resources for a client with
hypertension. Which internet resource is appropriate for the nurse to share with the client?
A. Wikipedia
B.WebMD
C. Google
D. American Heart Association - ANSWERS-Answer D. American Heart Association (AHA)
Rationale: The American Heart Association is a reputable association used by many health
organizations. While the other websites are used frequently, they are not reputable.
Which of the following influences has a greater impact on how nurses practice?
A. Suggestions from other colleagues
B. Clinical pathway
,C. Evidence-based practice
D. Organization policy - ANSWERS-Answer C. Evidence-Based Practice Rationale: Evidence-Based
Practice is a clinical problem-solving process that eliminates the use of rituals, customs, and
authority when deciding to assess and evaluate. Clinical pathways are still being used in clinical
settings. However, they are created using evidence-based practice.
Shared governance is what kind of leadership style?
A. Authoritative
B. Lassier- Faire
C. Transactional
C. Transformational - ANSWERS-Answer D. Transformational
Rationale: Using the shared governance method, transformational leadership makes the
workplace a place where employees feel empowered to work together to reach the
organization's goals. Everyone who works for the company is a shareholder and has a stake in its
success.
A client was recently enrolled in the Medicare program. Which of the following will cover the
client's outpatient services?
A. Part A
B. Part B
C. Part C
D. Part D - ANSWERS-Answer B. Part B
Rationale: provides outpatient/medical coverage. Medicare has four parts: Part A, Part B, Part C,
and Part D. Part A covers hospitalization coverage. Part B provides coverage for outpatient
medical care. Part C provides an alternative method for receiving Medicare benefits. Part D
provides prescription drug coverage.
An experienced ambulatory care nurse is precepting a new graduate nurse. In setting goals and
objectives for the new graduate nurse, the experienced nurse should recognize that the new
graduate is at which stage of mastery?
, A. Advanced Beginner
B. Competence
C. Proficient
D. Expert - ANSWERS-Answer A. Advanced Beginner
Rationale: The new graduate registered nurse has gained prior experience through her school
clinical practicum.
The ambulatory care nurse is working in a clinic in the state of Florida; she received a phone call
from a client who is vacationing in New York. Which state has jurisdiction over the nurse's
license?
A. The compact state
B. New York
C. Florida
D. No state has jurisdiction over the nurse's license. - ANSWERS-Answer: C. Florida
Rationale: In the question, the state the nurse currently practices is Florida. Therefore, he/she is
governed by Florida's Nurse Practice Act. Currently, some states participate in compact
licensure, and Florida has been one of those states since January 2018. However, the question
did not give enough information to indicate that the nurse has a compact license.
Which of the following questions would be asked in a qualitative study?
A. How prevalent is hypertension in males?
B. What factors are associated with hypertension?
C. What will occur in men with hypertension?
D. What are the characteristics of this disease? - ANSWERS-Answer: D. What are the
characteristics of this disease?
Rationale: The purpose of research is to solve or answer questions. Qualitative studies are
exploratory research, and by asking what the characteristics of the disease are, the researcher
has to explore to find the attributes of the disease.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS18
The nurse is working in the urology clinic and is documenting on a client who is being scheduled
for a procedure. What code should the nurse use to reflect the kind of procedure the client is
scheduled for?
A. ICD
B. CPT
C.HCPCS
D. DSM-5 - ANSWERS-Answer B. CPT
Rationale: The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes provide medical practitioners with
standardized language for the purpose of accurately and efficiently categorizing medical
services and procedures. This helps to expedite reporting while also improving accuracy and
efficiency.
The nurse in the ambulatory setting is searching for additional resources for a client with
hypertension. Which internet resource is appropriate for the nurse to share with the client?
A. Wikipedia
B.WebMD
C. Google
D. American Heart Association - ANSWERS-Answer D. American Heart Association (AHA)
Rationale: The American Heart Association is a reputable association used by many health
organizations. While the other websites are used frequently, they are not reputable.
Which of the following influences has a greater impact on how nurses practice?
A. Suggestions from other colleagues
B. Clinical pathway
,C. Evidence-based practice
D. Organization policy - ANSWERS-Answer C. Evidence-Based Practice Rationale: Evidence-Based
Practice is a clinical problem-solving process that eliminates the use of rituals, customs, and
authority when deciding to assess and evaluate. Clinical pathways are still being used in clinical
settings. However, they are created using evidence-based practice.
Shared governance is what kind of leadership style?
A. Authoritative
B. Lassier- Faire
C. Transactional
C. Transformational - ANSWERS-Answer D. Transformational
Rationale: Using the shared governance method, transformational leadership makes the
workplace a place where employees feel empowered to work together to reach the
organization's goals. Everyone who works for the company is a shareholder and has a stake in its
success.
A client was recently enrolled in the Medicare program. Which of the following will cover the
client's outpatient services?
A. Part A
B. Part B
C. Part C
D. Part D - ANSWERS-Answer B. Part B
Rationale: provides outpatient/medical coverage. Medicare has four parts: Part A, Part B, Part C,
and Part D. Part A covers hospitalization coverage. Part B provides coverage for outpatient
medical care. Part C provides an alternative method for receiving Medicare benefits. Part D
provides prescription drug coverage.
An experienced ambulatory care nurse is precepting a new graduate nurse. In setting goals and
objectives for the new graduate nurse, the experienced nurse should recognize that the new
graduate is at which stage of mastery?
, A. Advanced Beginner
B. Competence
C. Proficient
D. Expert - ANSWERS-Answer A. Advanced Beginner
Rationale: The new graduate registered nurse has gained prior experience through her school
clinical practicum.
The ambulatory care nurse is working in a clinic in the state of Florida; she received a phone call
from a client who is vacationing in New York. Which state has jurisdiction over the nurse's
license?
A. The compact state
B. New York
C. Florida
D. No state has jurisdiction over the nurse's license. - ANSWERS-Answer: C. Florida
Rationale: In the question, the state the nurse currently practices is Florida. Therefore, he/she is
governed by Florida's Nurse Practice Act. Currently, some states participate in compact
licensure, and Florida has been one of those states since January 2018. However, the question
did not give enough information to indicate that the nurse has a compact license.
Which of the following questions would be asked in a qualitative study?
A. How prevalent is hypertension in males?
B. What factors are associated with hypertension?
C. What will occur in men with hypertension?
D. What are the characteristics of this disease? - ANSWERS-Answer: D. What are the
characteristics of this disease?
Rationale: The purpose of research is to solve or answer questions. Qualitative studies are
exploratory research, and by asking what the characteristics of the disease are, the researcher
has to explore to find the attributes of the disease.
