Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification
Exam Study Guide Question and
Answer Updated 2026
Ambulatory Care Nursing - answercomplex, multi-faceted specialty that encompasses independent
and collaborative practice based on nursing process
-it is built on broad knowledge based on nursing and health sciences
-use of evidence-based information based in clinical practice
-focus on safe, quality care and improved patient outcomes
-the role and functions of an RN
-accountability for and autonomy in delivering ambulatory nursing services
Defining Characteristics of Ambulatory Nursing - answer-nurse autonomy, critical reasoning, astute
clinical judgement, nursing process
-patient advocacy, ethics, holistic nursing care
-assists and supports patients and families in optimal management of their health care
-skillful, rapid nursing assessment, patient education, patient engagement
-long term relationships that promote patient/family trust
Characteristics of Ambulatory Care of Nursing Practice - answer- ambulatory care applies clinical
expertise that is rooted in nursing practice
-includes clinical, leadership, education, and research (EBP) process focused on individuals, groups,
or populations who seek assistance with improving health and/or seek care for health-related
problems based on patient safety and patient outcomes
acute care - answerTreatment management: initiate, implement, observe by healthcare team
Timing: admission to discharge
ambulatory - answerTreatment management: treatment plan handled by patient
Timing: individual intermittent, flexible period of time
ambulatory care nursing - answer-encounter are episodic
-less than 24 hours in duration
, -occur singly or in a series
-encounter modalities happen via:
-face to face
-telehealth
-email, patient portal, text messaging, video conferencing, smart phones, facetime, virtual clinics,
biosensors, various apps
patient - answerindividual who requests or receives nursing services
-unique, functions holistically, center of patient-nurse relationship
environment - answerwhere ambulatory care nurses practice. Organizational, social, economic, legal,
political within health care system and virtual ______
professional - answerdynamic, continually evolving in response to environmental needs, directions,
and preferences, EBP, adherence to professional standards and ethics
patient, family, significant other - answer-approach health system in variety of circumstances and
health states
-patient usually initiates contact
-collaborate with interdisciplinary ambulatory care team regarding treatment options/regimen
-manages and provides health care between visits, patient engagement
-controls health care decisions and has choices
-can have long term relationships with ambulatory care providers
Social Determinates of Health - answerconditions where people live, learn, work, and play that affect
a wide range of risks and health outcomes
-socioeconomic status (helps determine decisions and access)
-educational level
-food access and availability
-safe and decent housing (presence of mold, lead, heating, structural integrity
-affordable transportation
-clean water (aging infrastructure)
-air quality
Exam Study Guide Question and
Answer Updated 2026
Ambulatory Care Nursing - answercomplex, multi-faceted specialty that encompasses independent
and collaborative practice based on nursing process
-it is built on broad knowledge based on nursing and health sciences
-use of evidence-based information based in clinical practice
-focus on safe, quality care and improved patient outcomes
-the role and functions of an RN
-accountability for and autonomy in delivering ambulatory nursing services
Defining Characteristics of Ambulatory Nursing - answer-nurse autonomy, critical reasoning, astute
clinical judgement, nursing process
-patient advocacy, ethics, holistic nursing care
-assists and supports patients and families in optimal management of their health care
-skillful, rapid nursing assessment, patient education, patient engagement
-long term relationships that promote patient/family trust
Characteristics of Ambulatory Care of Nursing Practice - answer- ambulatory care applies clinical
expertise that is rooted in nursing practice
-includes clinical, leadership, education, and research (EBP) process focused on individuals, groups,
or populations who seek assistance with improving health and/or seek care for health-related
problems based on patient safety and patient outcomes
acute care - answerTreatment management: initiate, implement, observe by healthcare team
Timing: admission to discharge
ambulatory - answerTreatment management: treatment plan handled by patient
Timing: individual intermittent, flexible period of time
ambulatory care nursing - answer-encounter are episodic
-less than 24 hours in duration
, -occur singly or in a series
-encounter modalities happen via:
-face to face
-telehealth
-email, patient portal, text messaging, video conferencing, smart phones, facetime, virtual clinics,
biosensors, various apps
patient - answerindividual who requests or receives nursing services
-unique, functions holistically, center of patient-nurse relationship
environment - answerwhere ambulatory care nurses practice. Organizational, social, economic, legal,
political within health care system and virtual ______
professional - answerdynamic, continually evolving in response to environmental needs, directions,
and preferences, EBP, adherence to professional standards and ethics
patient, family, significant other - answer-approach health system in variety of circumstances and
health states
-patient usually initiates contact
-collaborate with interdisciplinary ambulatory care team regarding treatment options/regimen
-manages and provides health care between visits, patient engagement
-controls health care decisions and has choices
-can have long term relationships with ambulatory care providers
Social Determinates of Health - answerconditions where people live, learn, work, and play that affect
a wide range of risks and health outcomes
-socioeconomic status (helps determine decisions and access)
-educational level
-food access and availability
-safe and decent housing (presence of mold, lead, heating, structural integrity
-affordable transportation
-clean water (aging infrastructure)
-air quality
