Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification
Exam (ANCC)Questions and Answers
Updated 2026
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 Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Call 911 - AnswerC. Perform an Electrocardiogram
Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to remind the client of when
performing an Electrocardiogram?
A. Take a deep breath during the test
B. Hold you breath during the test
C. Try not to move during the test
D. You may keep your bra on during the test - AnswerC. Try not to move during the test
The Ambulatory Care nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following questions will yield more
information from the client?
A. Are you feeling pain?
B. What brought you in today?
C. How many Children do you have?
D. When was your last menstrual period? - AnswerB. What Brought you in today?
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 - AnswerC. 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 - AnswerC. 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 - AnswerA. 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?
A. Check blood glucose during halter monitoring
B. Maintain normal diet and exercising
C. Avoid Microwaves and the use of cell phones
D. Reduce exercise routine - AnswerB. 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. - AnswerC. 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 - AnswerC. 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 - AnswerD. 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 - AnswerB. 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 - AnswerB. 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. - AnswerD. A client in her 3rd
trimester and has signs of preterm labor.
A client informed the ambulatory care nurse that the internet is very helpful to her when reviewing
health information. Which actin is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Encourage the client to continue her independence by taking her health in her own hands.
B. Educate the client on credible websites and the importance of protecting private information
C. Do nothing. The client is knowledgeable about using the internet.
D. Document the clients response in the chart. - AnswerB. Educate the client on credible websites
and the importance of protecting private information
Which of the following strategies is appropriate when facilitating conflict resolution?
A. Choose a side as soon as possible
B. Refrain from judging
C. Use minimal choices and options to reach a speedy solution
D. Blame the guilty party - AnswerB. Refrain from judging
The ambulatory care nurse is working with a healthcare organization that is seeking Magnet
recognition. Which of the following activities by the nurse is the best supporting evidence in the
Magnet application process
A. Being the charge nurse in the clinic
B. Participating in the nurses week celebration
C. Advancing to RN2 on the clinical ladder
D. Being the chairperson of the evidenced based council committee - AnswerD. Being the
chairperson of the evidenced based council committee
There are three ethical principles for human research. Which of the following means the client has
the right to elf determination?
A. Respect
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Non maleficence - Answer
Exam (ANCC)Questions and Answers
Updated 2026
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 Electrocardiogram (ECG)
D. Call 911 - AnswerC. Perform an Electrocardiogram
Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to remind the client of when
performing an Electrocardiogram?
A. Take a deep breath during the test
B. Hold you breath during the test
C. Try not to move during the test
D. You may keep your bra on during the test - AnswerC. Try not to move during the test
The Ambulatory Care nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following questions will yield more
information from the client?
A. Are you feeling pain?
B. What brought you in today?
C. How many Children do you have?
D. When was your last menstrual period? - AnswerB. What Brought you in today?
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 - AnswerC. 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 - AnswerC. 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 - AnswerA. 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?
A. Check blood glucose during halter monitoring
B. Maintain normal diet and exercising
C. Avoid Microwaves and the use of cell phones
D. Reduce exercise routine - AnswerB. 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. - AnswerC. 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 - AnswerC. 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 - AnswerD. 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 - AnswerB. 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 - AnswerB. 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. - AnswerD. A client in her 3rd
trimester and has signs of preterm labor.
A client informed the ambulatory care nurse that the internet is very helpful to her when reviewing
health information. Which actin is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Encourage the client to continue her independence by taking her health in her own hands.
B. Educate the client on credible websites and the importance of protecting private information
C. Do nothing. The client is knowledgeable about using the internet.
D. Document the clients response in the chart. - AnswerB. Educate the client on credible websites
and the importance of protecting private information
Which of the following strategies is appropriate when facilitating conflict resolution?
A. Choose a side as soon as possible
B. Refrain from judging
C. Use minimal choices and options to reach a speedy solution
D. Blame the guilty party - AnswerB. Refrain from judging
The ambulatory care nurse is working with a healthcare organization that is seeking Magnet
recognition. Which of the following activities by the nurse is the best supporting evidence in the
Magnet application process
A. Being the charge nurse in the clinic
B. Participating in the nurses week celebration
C. Advancing to RN2 on the clinical ladder
D. Being the chairperson of the evidenced based council committee - AnswerD. Being the
chairperson of the evidenced based council committee
There are three ethical principles for human research. Which of the following means the client has
the right to elf determination?
A. Respect
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Non maleficence - Answer
