Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification Exam (ANCC)
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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)
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D. Call 911 Ans: C. Perform an Electrocardiogram
Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to
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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 Ans: C. 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? Ans: B. What Brought you in
today?
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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
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D. Order a Hemoglobin A1c Ans: C. Retest the blood glucose
Which of the following laboratory test is most effective in monitoring a
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client with DM blood glucose level?
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A. Urine Glucose Level
B. Glucometer blood glucose testing
C. Hemoglobin A1C
D. Creatinine Levels Ans: C. 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 Ans: A. Halter Monitoring
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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 Ans: B. Maintain normal Diet and exercise
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The Ambulatory care nurse is assessing a new graduate nurses'
understanding of the importance of getting clients height and weight
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before chemotherapy. Which statement indicates they understand ?
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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. Ans: C. 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 Ans: C. Blue reaction
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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
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D. The client is post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is an
emergency and requires stat ABX or hospitalization Ans: D. The client is
post chemo and at risk for neutropenia fever. This is an emergency and
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requires stat ABX or hospitalization
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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 Ans: B. 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 Ans: B. I will not eat Mushrooms for 48-
72 hours