AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A+| PASS ON FIRST ATTEMPT |
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
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,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 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
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,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
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.
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, 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
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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
1
,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 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
2
,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
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.
3
, 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
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