AANP ANCC CERTIFICATION STUDY
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ 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. Answer: 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?. Answer: B. 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. Answer: C. 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. Answer: 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. Answer: A. 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. Answer: B. 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.. Answer: 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. Answer: C. 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. Answer: D. 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. Answer: 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. Answer: B. I will not eat Mushrooms
for 48-72 hours
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ 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. Answer: 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?. Answer: B. 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. Answer: C. 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. Answer: 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. Answer: A. 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. Answer: B. 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.. Answer: 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. Answer: C. 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. Answer: D. 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. Answer: 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. Answer: B. I will not eat Mushrooms
for 48-72 hours
