Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification Exam (ANCC) Q&A Latest Update

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 - Correct Answer-C. 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 - Correct 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? - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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