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ANCC AMBULATORY CARE NURSE
CERTIFICATION 2026 EXAM COMPLETE (170)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
ANCC
Ace your preparation with this ANCC Ambulatory Care Nurse
Certification Exam, designed to assess comprehensive
knowledge and clinical competency in outpatient and
community-based nursing care. It focuses on chronic disease
management, patient education, care coordination, triage, and
evidence-based practice in ambulatory settings. The exam
strengthens clinical reasoning and decision-making in primary
and specialty outpatient care. Suitable for registered nurses
pursuing ambulatory care certification.
In written materials for patients, which of the following
sentences is likely to be the most easily understood by the
general public
A. A low sodium diet is recommended for cardiovascular
disease
B. High blood pressure can lead to a stroke
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C. People who smoke cigarettes' are prone to pulmonary
disease
D. Remain NPO for 6 hours prior to the procedure ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... B. High blood pressure can lead to a
stroke
When a patient is angry and aggressive but not yet violent,
the first method to use in changing the behavior is to
A. Ignore
B. Redirect
C. Reward
D. Interrupt ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... D. Interrupt
The ambulatory care nurse wants to participate in outreach
to a largely Spanish speaking population of Mexican
immigrants by setting up booths in the community to screen
for High blood pressure and Diabetes. The best places to set
up booths are probably:
A. Parks and recreation areas
B. Churches and shopping areas
C. Hospitals and clinics
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D. police departments and social services offices ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... B. Churches and shopping areas
When orienting a patient and/or caregiver to the healthcare
delivery system, the first step is to:
A. Explain the structure of the healthcare delivery system
B. Provide literature regarding the healthcare delivery system
C. Ask what the patient and/or caregiver wants to know
D. Assess the patients and/or caregiver health literacy ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... D. Assess the patients and/or
caregiver health literacy
If a patient with severe joint pain and swelling has been
diagnosed w/ Rheumatoid Arthritis and has failed to follow
through with referral to a rheumatologist, the ambulatory
care nurse should:
A. Take no action, this is the patients choice
B. Explain how the treatment can help prevent further
deterioration and relive pain
C. Advise the patient that he or she is exercising bad
judgement
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D. Remind the patient that RA an cause severe damage ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... B. Explain how the treatment can
help prevent further deterioration and relive pain
If a patient asks, "Should I continue w/ chemotherapy or
stop?" and the nurse responds with "How do you feel about
stopping chemotherapy?" this is an example of:
A. Redirection
B. Diversion
C. Reflection
D. Restatement ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... C. Reflection
When entering the examining room of a patient who is deaf
and facing away from the door, the ambulatory care nurse
should
A. Approach from the direction the patient is facing
B. Say the patients name
C. Approach and touch the patient
D. Clap hands or tap your foot. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
D. Clap hands or tap your foot.
(Sensitive to vibrations)
ANCC AMBULATORY CARE NURSE
CERTIFICATION 2026 EXAM COMPLETE (170)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
ANCC
Ace your preparation with this ANCC Ambulatory Care Nurse
Certification Exam, designed to assess comprehensive
knowledge and clinical competency in outpatient and
community-based nursing care. It focuses on chronic disease
management, patient education, care coordination, triage, and
evidence-based practice in ambulatory settings. The exam
strengthens clinical reasoning and decision-making in primary
and specialty outpatient care. Suitable for registered nurses
pursuing ambulatory care certification.
In written materials for patients, which of the following
sentences is likely to be the most easily understood by the
general public
A. A low sodium diet is recommended for cardiovascular
disease
B. High blood pressure can lead to a stroke
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C. People who smoke cigarettes' are prone to pulmonary
disease
D. Remain NPO for 6 hours prior to the procedure ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... B. High blood pressure can lead to a
stroke
When a patient is angry and aggressive but not yet violent,
the first method to use in changing the behavior is to
A. Ignore
B. Redirect
C. Reward
D. Interrupt ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... D. Interrupt
The ambulatory care nurse wants to participate in outreach
to a largely Spanish speaking population of Mexican
immigrants by setting up booths in the community to screen
for High blood pressure and Diabetes. The best places to set
up booths are probably:
A. Parks and recreation areas
B. Churches and shopping areas
C. Hospitals and clinics
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D. police departments and social services offices ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... B. Churches and shopping areas
When orienting a patient and/or caregiver to the healthcare
delivery system, the first step is to:
A. Explain the structure of the healthcare delivery system
B. Provide literature regarding the healthcare delivery system
C. Ask what the patient and/or caregiver wants to know
D. Assess the patients and/or caregiver health literacy ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... D. Assess the patients and/or
caregiver health literacy
If a patient with severe joint pain and swelling has been
diagnosed w/ Rheumatoid Arthritis and has failed to follow
through with referral to a rheumatologist, the ambulatory
care nurse should:
A. Take no action, this is the patients choice
B. Explain how the treatment can help prevent further
deterioration and relive pain
C. Advise the patient that he or she is exercising bad
judgement
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D. Remind the patient that RA an cause severe damage ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... B. Explain how the treatment can
help prevent further deterioration and relive pain
If a patient asks, "Should I continue w/ chemotherapy or
stop?" and the nurse responds with "How do you feel about
stopping chemotherapy?" this is an example of:
A. Redirection
B. Diversion
C. Reflection
D. Restatement ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... C. Reflection
When entering the examining room of a patient who is deaf
and facing away from the door, the ambulatory care nurse
should
A. Approach from the direction the patient is facing
B. Say the patients name
C. Approach and touch the patient
D. Clap hands or tap your foot. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
D. Clap hands or tap your foot.
(Sensitive to vibrations)
