Ambulatory Care Nurse – Board Certified (AMB-BC) Practice Test

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• A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin for angina. What is the recommended dosing sequence?
• In the PICOT framework, what does the 'T' represent?
• Which medication is used to treat hyperthyroidism?
• Which statement best describes disease management?
• HEDIS is used to:
• Which term describes long-term resource management?
• Which statement about the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact is true?
• Astrocytoma is described as which of the following?
• Legally emancipated minors refers to which description?
• What is the ideal total Modified Aldrete score for discharge readiness?
• Clinical judgement refers to which of the following?
• According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage does a leg account for?
• Which insulin type starts working about 6 hours after injection and has no peak?
• Risk management is an organization-wide program aimed at which of the following?
• Which organization evaluates managed care quality and uses HEDIS in reporting?
• Which statement best describes the focus of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)?
• In SIADH, patients typically have hyponatremia with which urine characteristic?
• Cognitive dissonance is best described as...
• For Chinese American patients, which practice aligns with culturally appropriate care?
• In Hindu belief, what best describes the relationship between the body and the soul?
• In Weber test with sensorineural hearing loss, sound lateralizes to which ear?
• In resource allocation, what does equity mean?
• Which statement about capitation is true?
• In evaluation of a nursing care plan, which question best determines if the plan worked?
• Which of the following is an appropriate outcome for a client at risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility and a cast?
• In hyperthyroidism, which laboratory pattern is typical?
• Dementia is best defined as which of the following?
• In Weber test with conductive hearing loss, sound lateralizes to which ear?
• Which of the following is a Right in the Five Rights of Delegation?
• Which statement best describes Schedule III substances?
• JVD is most commonly associated with which type of heart failure?
• What does an operational budget describe?
• Which religion adheres to kosher dietary laws, including no pork and separation of dairy and meat?
• Which statement best describes special cause variation in process improvement?
• Which metric measures the availability of walk-in visits?
• To which timeframe should TB or HIV be reported to the Department of Public Health?
• At approximately 2 months of age, which milestone is typically observed?
• Which of the following is an example of a Schedule V substance?
• Which option best defines Root Cause Analysis?
• Which structure coordinates voluntary movements, including posture, balance, and speech?
• In EEOC enforcement, what is the filing deadline after a violation?
• Time-lapsed assessment is best described as
• The Nurse Practice Act requires due process and ethical decision making.
• Which milestone is typical for a 4-year-old?
• Which religion requires that the body be accompanied at all times and prohibits autopsy if possible?
• Which option best completes the description of Service Excellence?
• Informed consent is generally valid for which duration?
• Which of the following is a semilunar valve?
• Which belief is associated with the Protestant religion?
• Motivational Interviewing is best described as what?
• What is the key benefit of root cause analysis in ambulatory care process improvement?
• Which statement about walker use is true?
• Guardian consent is not required for which scenario?
• The Donabedian Model evaluates health care quality in three domains. Which of the following is NOT one of those domains?
• Which statement best describes transition management?
• Level 4 evidence includes which study designs?
• Time-lapsed assessment is particularly relevant for which population?
• What is internal benchmarking?
• Asthma is characterized by recurring bronchospasms and inflammation of the airways resulting in obstruction. Which structures are primarily affected?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with hypothyroidism?
• Which action demonstrates accountability in nursing care?
• Semi-critical devices contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin and require which level of disinfection?
• Nuchal rigidity is best described as which finding?
• Which belief system includes samsara (reincarnation) and karma?
• In mass casualty triage, which tag signifies emergent, immediate threat to life or limb?
• Which milestone is typical for a 5-year-old child?
• Defining characteristics in a nursing diagnosis are best described as
• Which action best demonstrates empathic listening in a patient encounter?
• In patient communication, when a patient provides minimal cues, which response is most appropriate to encourage them to continue?
• Which milestone is typical for a 5-year-old?
• Which category of medical devices requires cleaning and high-level disinfection between patients because they contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin?
• What does the PDSA cycle stand for, and what does it describe?
• In that culture, who must approve hospitalizations?
• Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of loop diuretics?
• At about 9 months, which milestone is commonly observed?
• Which description best represents Motivational Interviewing phase structure?
• Which statement correctly describes thiazide diuretics?
• What is the normal range for bicarbonate (HCO3) in arterial blood gas?
• Six Sigma in health care is best described as:
• In budgeting, what is the goal?
• In triage, which action corresponds to an emergent disposition?
• Which leadership style is described as supporting the use of tools to succeed?
• Root Cause Analysis is defined as:
• Which statement about the DASH diet is true?
• Which disease is listed as requiring droplet precautions?
• Which statement best describes peak flow monitoring in asthma?
• When dealing with a scared child with autism spectrum disorder, which approach is advised?
• Intermediate insulin (NPH) has which onset, peak, and duration?
• Which concept is central to the professional role of nursing?
• OSHA is the agency responsible for...
• In mass casualty triage, which color tag represents dead/expectant?
• Moral uncertainty is best described as
• Which concept emphasizes patient self-management efforts and prevention using evidence-based practice?
• Which stage of nurse role transition is described by a new nurse who experiences shock and questions limits and delegated tasks?
• Which tumor is characteristically congenital and cystic?
• Which statement describes early Lyme disease (Stage 1)?
• Positive Kernig's sign is described as what?
• In the Transtheoretical Model, which option places Contemplation at the end?
• According to the Rule of Nines, how is the head and neck area represented?
• A non-acute disposition indicates what?
• When should you call a pediatrician regarding fever in a child?
• Which service is not covered by Medicare Part B?
• What is a key advantage of point-of-care testing?
• Which statement is NOT a benefit of root cause analysis?
• Which presentation is most typical of appendicitis?
• Which leadership style is defined by power being balanced between the leader and followers?
• Which term describes conduct that constitutes a willful or reckless disregard for a duty of care?
• Diabetes insipidus commonly presents with which urine pattern?
• Which statement is NOT a metabolic syndrome criterion as defined in the material?
• Vascular dementia is a form of dementia caused by which mechanism?
• Which of the following describes normal blood pressure?
• In ambulatory care nursing, the term "skill" refers to:
• Which statement describes the therapeutic technique of restating?
• On the Rinne test, which finding corresponds to normal hearing?
• Which statement describes an urgent triage disposition?
• Regular insulin (Humilin R, Novolin R) has which onset, peak, and duration profile?
• In the Weber test, normal hearing produces which result?
• Lean Six Sigma combines which two concepts?
• HEDIS data is typically used to assess and compare health plan performance across measures such as:
• Veracity in nurse-patient communication emphasizes
• Which structure lies below the thalamus and directs eating, drinking, body temperature, and links to the endocrine system via the pituitary?
• What is a key aspect of critical thinking in nursing?
• A BMI of 32 falls into which category?
• ACTH primarily stimulates hormone production in which gland?
• Which prevention level focuses on reducing complications after disease onset and promoting rehabilitation?
• Which statement best describes an outcome in a nursing goal?
• Which statement about crutch use is incorrect?
• Which of the following is a civil law violation example in nursing practice?
• In a mass casualty incident, which leadership style is typically most appropriate?
• Which option illustrates a general lead in nurse-client conversation?
• What is the maximum possible score on the Modified Aldrete scoring system?
• Which of the following is listed under airborne precautions?
• Which statement best describes accountability in nursing?
• Which milestone is typical for a 3-year-old?
• The tricuspid valve is which valve category?
• Which statement about Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) is correct?
• HEDIS is a tool used by health plans to measure performance on what?
• Which description correctly characterizes the implementation phase of the nursing process?
• What is the cardiac conduction system?
• Which breathing technique is described to conserve energy and control shortness of breath?
• A patient with right hemisphere brain injury would most likely show which symptom?
• Which lobe of the brain is associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving?
• Service recovery involves which actions?
• What feeling may patients commonly experience during the termination phase?
• Which of the following is commonly included among core nursing roles?
• An early symptom of MS includes which combination?
• In ambulatory care nursing, what does the term "skill" refer to?
• Normal urine output is approximately how many milliliters per hour?
• Meningioma is usually described as which of the following?
• Which behavior demonstrates critical thinking?
• EMTALA was enacted to reduce 'patient dumping.' Under EMTALA, which statement is true?
• Which of the following is an example of a criminal law violation related to nursing practice?
• Which agency is described as running Medicare, Medicaid, clinical laboratories, and other government health programs?
• Lean thinking in health care focuses on:
• Schedule V substances are characterized by which statement?
• Population management in ambulatory care involves which of the following?
• Not a component of the DASH diet?
• Intermediate-level disinfection is characterized by which description?
• In Lean thinking, what best describes the concept of 'pull'?
• According to the Rule of Nines, what are the percentages assigned to the anterior and posterior trunk?
• Semi-critical medical devices come into contact with which surfaces?
• What does the Medicare DRG system classify for prospective payment?
• Direct costs in healthcare are related to which of the following?
• In Plan-Do-Study-Act, which step involves collecting data and determining impact?
• Compared with viral meningitis, bacterial meningitis is typically more severe.
• Chronic kidney disease is defined as a GFR less than 60 mL/min for how long?
• Level 1 evidence is best described as:
• In the brainstem, the reticular formation is important for which function?
• Which laboratory finding is typical of nephrotic syndrome?
• Which infection is listed as an enteric infection requiring contact precautions?
• Which category describes the role that includes quality improvement and professional development?
• Which milestone is typical for a 4-year-old?
• Nursing process: assessment refers to what?
• Which statement accurately describes the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)?
• Which tumor is described as the most common brain tumor in the source material?
• Which procedure is used to diagnose meningitis by collecting cerebrospinal fluid?
• Primordial prevention is defined as
• How many criteria are required to diagnose metabolic syndrome?
• Which characteristic best describes Mexican American culture’s approach to family and time?
• Parkinson's disease is best described as a movement disorder caused by loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.
• Graves disease is most commonly diagnosed in which group?
• Which statement best characterizes Level 1 evidence?
• Frontotemporal dementia typically affects which domains early?
• Level 2 evidence commonly includes which type of study?
• In the Donabedian model, which domain focuses on the methods of delivering care?
• Medulloblastoma is described as which of the following?
• What are the four elements needed to prove negligence?
• Behavioral learning theory emphasizes...
• Which of the following is NOT one of the QSEN domains?
• Which statement correctly differentiates ICD-10-PCS from ICD-10-CM?
• Which level of care is described as disease-specific?
• Apraxia is defined as?
• The term describing acknowledging patient feelings and understanding emotions is?
• Value-based purchasing is best described as?
• By around 12 months, which skill is commonly observed?
• Which is the second most common type of dementia?
• Which milestone is typical of a 4-year-old child but not of a typical 3-year-old?
• Which milestone is typical for a 3-year-old?
• The Nurse Practice Act defines the legal parameters for what?
• At around 6 months, which milestone is typically observed?
• Which description is true about cephalohematoma?
• Which statement correctly describes the peak time for intermediate-acting insulin (NPH)?
• Ganglioma is best described as which of the following?
• External benchmarks involve sharing data from several organizations on the same outcome, such as CLABSI.
• Which option best reflects a core nursing role described by international standards?
• In an algorithm, who typically answers the key questions guiding decisions?
• What is the second step in service recovery?
• Benchmarking is defined as a quality improvement process of comparing processes, strategies, and/or outcomes against another.
• Long-acting insulin such as glargine or detemir has which characteristics?
• The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is best described as:
• In the management of a corneal abrasion, which initial intervention is recommended?
• Which scenario best illustrates secondary level of care?
• Which milestone is typical of a 3-year-old?
• A nurse failed to triage a patient in a timely manner, leading to harm. This is best described as which type of negligence?
• Which statement best describes the primary level of care?
• ACTH is best described as which of the following?
• MS is most common in which demographic?
• In time-out, which is verified before incision?
• Active listening during an assessment interview is demonstrated by which practice?
• Which statement best describes Lean Six Sigma's goal?
• Why should furosemide be administered before 5 pm?
• Which term best describes conduct that fails to provide reasonable care under professional standards?
• Under EMTALA, which statement is true about patient transfers and ED care?
• Schedule IV substances are characterized by which statement?
• Violating HIPAA is categorized as what type of violation in civil law context?
• Astrocytes (CNS) perform several functions. Which option reflects one of their key roles?
• Pay for Performance (P4P) in ambulatory care is best described as:
• Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model corresponds to getting ready to change (approximately 30 days)?
• Which of the following is an example of direct disease transmission?
• Which organization accredits health care organizations and programs on a voluntary basis, typically every three years?
• Which measure helps reduce the risk of atelectasis in postoperative geriatric patients?
• Schedule I substances are defined by which characteristic?
• How is an asthma personal best PEFR determined?
• The brainstem consists of which components?
• Critical items in healthcare require which processing step?
• Gingko biloba is associated with which risk?
• In resource allocation, what does sustainability refer to?
• Which concept is described as episodic, time framing based on the health care encounter?
• Which metric measures the availability of appointment times for patients in ambulatory care?
• In clinical practice, which action reflects beneficence?
• Telephone triage is defined as what?
• What is the purpose of open-ended questions during an assessment interview?
• Which religion states that contraception is a personal choice and that the church does not weigh in on every medical decision?
• What is the most common chronic disease of childhood?
• Which statement correctly describes the location of the pulmonary semilunar valve?
• Which lobe is involved in hearing, smell, and processing understanding of speech?
• What does SMART stand for in goal setting?
• Level 3 evidence is characterized by which design?
• What is a strategic budget?
• What is the primary function of The Joint Commission?
• Which statement best describes the mechanism of furosemide?
• Which of the following is the fifth component of the Modified Aldrette score?
• The asthma management plan is directly related to which measurement?
• Outpatient procedure codes are found in which coding system?
• High-level disinfection is used for which devices and achieves what?
• Which items are included as exceptions to requiring informed consent?
• A durable power of attorney for health care does which of the following?
• Autonomy in nursing care is demonstrated by which action?
• Aphasia is most commonly caused by damage to which hemisphere?
• On the Rinne test, conductive hearing loss shows which conduction being longer?
• Which Hindu practice is commonly used for disposal of the body?
• Which statement best differentiates reflection from restating?
• Which statement demonstrates SMART goal development?
• In professional negligence, which of the following is NOT an essential element of a malpractice claim?
• Capitation is defined as which of the following?
• Which is a component of the Modified Aldrete score?
• During a hypoglycemic episode, what should the patient do first?
• Diabetes insipidus is characterized by which pattern?
• Which population is NOT listed as an asthma population in the material?
• Which statement describes the Action stage in the Transtheoretical Model?
• Primary care typically includes which disciplines?
• Secondary prevention is characterized by which of the following?
• Which culture views health as a balance of yin and yang and uses herbal remedies and acupuncture, with pain typically endured silently and decisions often made by males?
• Which insulin lasts 5-8 hours?
• Which dementia is characterized by fluctuations in alertness, early visual hallucinations, and parkinsonian motor features?
• A comprehensive patient assessment typically begins with which step?
• Which of the following is a mind-body medicine approach?
• Which deficit is most characteristic of a stroke affecting the right hemisphere?
• How long does levothyroxine typically take to achieve therapeutic effect in hypothyroidism?
• Which description aligns with a needs-based motivation theory that includes concepts like Maslow, Herzberg, and McClelland and suggests leaders can tailor incentives to satisfy needs?
• Which term describes the actions carried out to achieve goals in the care plan?
• Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is most commonly associated with which condition?
• Which concept emphasizes ongoing support over time to navigate care and relationships among providers?
• Which statement describes clinical reasoning?
• Plan-Do-Study-Act is primarily used as:
• A BMI of 37 falls into which category?
• Which item is not typically included in a standard credit agreement?
• Which practice is essential to prevent infections and is emphasized as an NPSG element?
• Which statement best describes qi gong's aim?
• Which statement best reflects an objective related to anticoagulation safety in ambulatory care settings?
• Which disease is included in contact precautions?
• Paraphrasing therapeutic communication means which of the following?
• Which milestone is typical for a 4-year-old?
• Which leadership style is described as a hands-off approach, allowing group members to make their own decisions?
• Which statement illustrates cognitive dissonance?
• Which statement best describes the implementation phase of care?
• Which service is an example of tertiary care?
• Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is defined as:
• Which ethnic group is listed as at highest risk for diabetes?
• Which statement describes the pre-procedure verification process?
• Which condition is typically worse in the morning?
• In the abdominal exam, which technique is used to listen to bowel sounds?
• What is the correct sequence of the abdominal exam?
• In corneal abrasion management, which action is NOT recommended?
• On the Rinne test, sensorineural hearing loss shows which conduction relative to the other?
• Aphasia is best described as impairment of language due to left hemisphere damage.
• Which signs indicate meningeal irritation?
• Which stage in the Transtheoretical Model represents termination of the behavior change as permanent?
• Treatment of DI with vasopressin can cause which side effect?
• During the 'being' stage of transition, which description best fits the nurse?
• Which statement correctly identifies a key aspect of transformational leadership?
• What is the most common newborn scalp problem?
• In mass casualty triage, which color tag corresponds to immediate need?
• Moral distress occurs when
• Which system uses various natural means such as herbs, massage, and acupuncture to support the body's natural healing processes?
• In developing a plan of care for a client with chronic hypertension, which nursing activity would be most important?
• Low iodine intake is most closely associated with which thyroid condition?
• Autonomy in patient care is best described as the patient's right to
• Which statement correctly describes high-level disinfection in relation to semi-critical devices?
• Which metric indicates the proportion of callers who disconnect before reaching an agent?
• What is the most common glomerular injury in children?
• What does the PICOT framework stand for in formulating a clinical question?
• Which of the following is considered a mind-body medicine intervention?
• Which of the following is considered a whole medical system?
• In nursing documentation, which component is the etiology/related factor?
• Under value-based purchasing, what is the primary goal to achieve?
• Which of the following is a microvascular complication of diabetes?
• Which term describes manual manipulation such as massage and spinal manipulation?
• Low-level disinfection is best described as which of the following?
• In resource allocation, what does effectiveness refer to?
• Which statement best defines a kickback in health care?
• Which law is designed to reduce patient dumping and requires emergency departments to stabilize patients before transfer?
• Which feature is most characteristic of cholecystitis?
• Which sign is typically associated with appendicitis?
• What are the three primary symptoms commonly associated with asthma?
• Cholelithiasis is most often diagnosed with which imaging modality?
• Which symptom is more typical of left brain damage?
• Which statement correctly defines elevated blood pressure?
• A client received a dose of regular insulin at 7:00 a.m. At what approximate time would the nurse likely anticipate the potential for a hypoglycemic reaction to occur?
• Which of the following is an example of indirect disease transmission?
• Which are major roles of the ambulatory care nurse?
• Which statement about NPH insulin is true?
• Nurse sensitive indicators are:
• In Mexican American beliefs, illness is often interpreted as which of the following?
• Beneficence in nursing is best described as
• Viral meningitis is typically characterized by which of the following compared with bacterial meningitis?
• Which leadership style is described as steward of the organization and servant to others, emphasizing listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, thinking ahead, and commitment to growth?
• In chronic kidney disease, which sign most commonly indicates volume overload?
• What constitutes a service unit in ambulatory care?
• Which milestone is typical for a 3-year-old?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with Addison's disease?
• What is the normal range for PaCO2 (carbon dioxide) in arterial blood gas?
• Periodic Performance Review is described as which of the following?
• Which document may include a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) instruction?
• The mitral valve is also known as which?
• ICD-10-CM codes are used to classify what type of data?
• At about 4 months, which milestone is commonly observed?
• In emergency care for Muslim patients, what principle guides interventions?
• Value-based purchasing commonly includes which components?
• Which urine characteristic is typically seen in nephrotic syndrome?
• Which is a common adverse effect of spironolactone?
• In the clinical role, which activity is described as part of standard nursing practice?
• Which federal agency runs Medicare, Medicaid, clinical laboratories, and other government health programs?
• Which lobe processes visual information?
• Which service is commonly categorized as tertiary care?
• Moral distress can occur when
• Which data type is subjective data?
• The Truth in Lending Act is also known by what regulation number?
• Which milestone is typical for a 5-year-old?
• In Parkinson's disease dementia, which cognitive domains are commonly affected?
• Level 4 evidence includes which study designs?
• Which of the following is NOT classified under biological medicine?
• Population health risk management is best described as which of the following?
• A patient refuses prescribed antibiotics and worsens infection. This is an example of which concept?
• What is the purpose of a capital budget?
• Which statement about EMTALA is true?
• What do the green, yellow, and red zones correspond to in asthma PEFR monitoring?
• In hypothyroidism, which cardiovascular finding is commonly observed?
• Which requirement is imposed by CMS for reimbursement eligibility?
• Frontotemporal dementia typically presents with which features?
• Astrocytoma originates from which type of cells?
• In Mexican American cultural beliefs, illness-related decisions are often made by whom?
• Which is an example of a non-critical device?
• Which option correctly describes perceived susceptibility and likelihood to act within the Health Belief Model?
• Which of the following is a macrovascular complication of diabetes?
• In ambulatory care, which statement is true regarding education about choices for advanced directives?
• Which religion prohibits beef products?
• Which item is included in the definition of a service unit, such as nurse-only visits?
• Which CNS cell is primarily responsible for forming scar tissue after injury?
• Craniopharyngioma is best described as which of the following?
• Which of the following is included in the Quadruple Aim?
• A client with diabetes mellitus receives 8 units of regular insulin subcutaneously at 7:30 am. The nurse should be most alert to signs of hypoglycemia at what time of day?
• Fee-for-service refers to what payment model?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with gallbladder disease?
• Positive Brudzinski's sign is described as what?
• Which monitoring practice is essential for a patient with chronic kidney disease and edema?
• In which culture do women typically require the husband or father to be present to make medical decisions?
• When a patient refuses treatment after being informed, the nurse should
• What is the gold standard test to diagnose heart failure?
• Which milestone is typical for a 5-year-old?
• Which disease listed is commonly associated with airborne transmission and is used as an example of airborne diseases?
• Which activity is included in the organizational role of nursing?
• Cephalohematoma may be associated with what complication as it resolves?
• Which condition crosses suture lines on the scalp in newborns?
• Which statement best describes rapid-acting insulin such as lispro or aspart?
• Focused decision making is used for which situations?
• Which sign is commonly seen in Graves disease?
• Which statement NOT a described element of Service Excellence?
• Which statement best defines critical thinking?
• Service recovery refers to which concept?
• External benchmarks involve sharing data from several organizations on the same outcome, such as CLABSI.
• Which data standard was the first attempt to standardize essential nursing data?
• Which statement about using a cane is incorrect?
• Primary prevention includes which of the following activities?
• The concept of PACT emphasizes planning for what?
• Which of the following is a characteristic component of value-based purchasing?
• Care coordination is best described as which concept?
• Which concept is used to recognize early signs of patient deterioration in high-risk populations?
• Which patient population is at highest risk for cardiovascular problems in the discussed context?
• Which population is most commonly affected by cholelithiasis?
• Under the Truth in Lending Act, when must lenders disclose information about all charges and fees?
• Which description best fits case management?
• Which BMI range is considered desirable weight?
• In burn assessment using the Rule of Nines, which statement is correct regarding the leg?
• Which statement correctly identifies a protocol?
• What is the purpose of the Whistleblower Protection Act?
• A living will describes which of the following?
• Indirect costs include which items?
• Which activity is associated with the organizational role of nursing?
• In the general physical examination, which technique is performed first?
• In a cultural context about provider gender preferences, which statement best reflects a common stance?
• Which activity is included among core nursing roles according to international nursing standards?
• Which milestone is typically observed around six months of age?
• Which of the following describes Stage 3 Lyme disease?
• Which disease is listed under airborne precautions?
• What is the primary objective of effective interpersonal communication in patient care?
• Which statement best defines clinical mindfulness in nursing practice?
• Which statement about muscular dystrophy (MD) is true?
• What is Joint Commission accreditation best described as?
• Which is a QSEN domain?
• Which milestone is typical for a 5-year-old?
• DST algorithm is defined as...
• By around 12 months, which milestone is typically achieved?
• What practice is encouraged by the To Err is Human initiative to improve patient safety?
• Which statement best distinguishes a policy from a procedure?
• Nurse practice acts are best described as which of the following?
• Which dietary restriction is commonly observed in Muslim patients that nurses should accommodate?
• Which vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine?
• Which of the following is recommended when initiating levothyroxine therapy for hypothyroidism?
• Which technique involves tapping on a body surface to evaluate underlying structures?
• Which phase of the cardiac cycle is when the ventricles relax and fill with blood, producing the bottom number on a blood pressure reading?
• Which concept best describes the Health Belief Model?
• The left atrioventricular valve is commonly called what?
• DST protocol is defined as...
• Which communication style is preferred in professional nursing?
• Which brain structure is the origin of most cranial nerves?
• What does seeking clarification during an assessment interview involve?
• Which accrediting body conducts on-site surveys each year, emphasizes sustainability and improvement, and does not include ambulatory care?
• Tertiary prevention includes which of the following activities?
• Treatment for Addison's disease often includes which of the following?
• Which action is NOT recommended in the management of a corneal abrasion?
• Which term describes harm that results when a patient contributes to the harm by failing to follow medical instructions?
• Which type of question is best for obtaining specific information such as exact symptoms during an assessment interview?
• What is the normal range for PaO2 (arterial oxygen) in arterial blood gas?
• What is considered the best approach to managing conflict in a healthcare setting?
• An autocratic leader is best described as
• Which item is listed as a key point in research ethics?
• Which disease is listed as an airborne disease example that is classically associated with airborne transmission?
• What does ROME stand for in acid-base balance?
• In the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to external genitalia?
• How long should hands be washed to effectively reduce disease transmission?
• Which statement best contrasts critical thinking and clinical reasoning?
• What is the primary purpose of an encounter form in ambulatory care?
• Justice in healthcare is best demonstrated by
• A BMI of 42 falls into which category?
• The False Claims Act (FCA) prohibits which of the following?
• Which term best describes therapies such as magnets, electric current, pulsed fields, reiki, qi gong, and laying on of hands?
• In conflict resolution, what does accommodating mean?
• Telehealth services are regulated primarily by which authority?
• Which statement best describes arbitration in conflict resolution?
• What is qi gong?
• In mass casualty triage, which color tag corresponds to delayed?
• Which item is aligned with the professional role of nursing?
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is defined as a GFR less than what value?
• Which statement best describes common cause variation in process improvement?
• Which statement best describes pancreatitis symptoms?
• By age 2 years, which motor skill is typically demonstrated?
• What is the goal of scope and standard of practice of nursing?
• Cholelithiasis is defined as which of the following?
• Which description best fits cephalohematoma?
• Which structure is the brain's sensory switchboard, directing messages to the cortex and transmitting replies to the cerebellum and medulla?
• Internal benchmarking is defined as comparing performance within an organization.
• Which culture emphasizes balance and harmony, and believes healing should involve mental and spiritual aspects and making amends?
• During the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship, which task is appropriate?
• What does the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) allow?
• Self-determination is part of motivation theory and emphasizes what?
• National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is best described as:
• Negative pressure rooms are used for isolation of which type of diseases?
• In Motivational Interviewing, what is the focus of phase 1?
• What is the critical time window for treating an ischemic stroke with thrombolytic therapy?
• Which metric best reflects the workload per agent in handling patient inquiries?
• What is an advanced directive?
• Variable costs typically include which items?
• Which dementia is known for rapidly progressive decline?
• Which presentation is classically associated with Cushing's syndrome?
• In inpatient healthcare coding, which code set is used to represent procedures?
• Fidelity in nursing is most clearly shown by
• Which regulatory standard is commonly cited in healthcare settings?
• Which approach is best for obtaining specific information about a patient’s problem during an assessment interview?
• Which leadership style is dependent on belief systems and values, emphasizing role modeling, communication, collaboration, decision making, resource management, recognition, and staying authentic to ideals?
• Which religion prohibits blood products and autopsy?
• Stark Law prohibits physicians or their family members who own health care facilities from referring patients to those facilities when Medicare or Medicaid will pay for treatment. What is the primary purpose of this prohibition?
• Which option supports proper medication labeling to prevent errors?
• Which item is included among the Five Rights of Delegation?
• What term describes categorizing patients into risk-based groups for targeted interventions?
• Ketamine is classified as which schedule?
• Which statement aligns with Native American perspectives on health?
• The ambulatory care nurse's decision to delegate duties depends primarily on what?
• Which of the following is NOT typical of nephrotic syndrome?
• Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves the ventricles contracting to pump blood out of the heart and is represented by the top number in blood pressure?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with cholelithiasis?
• Which statement best describes caput succedaneum?
• Which milestone is typical for a 4-year-old?
• Which agency has the power to investigate complaints of employment discrimination and sue firms that practice it?
• Which metric tracks how many appointments are moved to a different time or date?
• Which statement about crutch use is incorrect?
• External benchmarks involve sharing data from several organizations on the same outcome.
• Which lobe receives the sensory input for touch and body position?
• What does the acronym PCMH stand for in primary care?
• Which system uses highly diluted doses of substances to cure disease?
• Medicare Part A primarily covers which type of care?
• PFTs and spirometry are used to assess which aspect of pulmonary function?
• Non-maleficence in clinical practice requires that care.
• Which statement reflects the normal arterial blood gas pH range?
• Which statement best describes ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)?
• Which statement about advanced directives in ambulatory clinics is most accurate?
• Which action aligns with using at least two patient identifiers when providing care?
• Which parameter helps determine daily asthma control?
• Which term best describes a process that uses evidence-based practice to guide care delivery and decision making?
• Which disease is listed as requiring droplet precautions?
• Normal glomerular filtration rate is within which range?
• In the material, which scenario is described as invalid consent?
• EMTALA's purpose is to ensure which of the following?
• Which organization primarily guides state boards of nursing to revise nurse practice acts?
• Non-critical medical devices and environmental surfaces require which level of disinfection?
• In dementia care, which practice best supports safety and reduces agitation?
• Which milestone is typical for a 4-year-old?
• The aortic semilunar valve belongs to which category of heart valves?
• Reporting of infectious diseases varies by which level of government?
• DST guideline is best described as...
• Weber test lateralizes to the abnormal ear; which type of hearing loss is most likely?
• In Hinduism, what does the bindi or red dot on the forehead signify?
• Medulloblastoma is usually located in which brain region?
• NMDS represents the first attempt to standardize the collection of essential nursing data. NMDS is primarily used to standardize what type of data?
• Chronic asthma symptoms include nighttime cough, exertional dyspnea, and what other feature?
• Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) is used to inform a patient that...
• To prevent transfusion errors due to patient misidentification, which practice is essential?
• Where is PEFR measured for asthma management?
• What is a key aspect of assessing acutely ill patients?
• In a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), which statement best describes the role of the personal physician?
• Which statement accurately describes Schedule II substances?
• By approximately 18 months, which milestone is commonly reached?
• Which best captures a disadvantage of guidelines in DST?
• Shared governance describes what model?
• Heedful interrelating refers to which concept in collaborative care?
• Lewy body dementia is best described by which statement?
• During the 'knowing' stage, what is typical?
• Which statement best describes capitation in a managed care plan?
• Fixed costs are best described as costs that:
• Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?
• Which Medicare part covers medically necessary and preventive services such as doctor visits and physical therapy?
• Pavlov's classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a natural response to produce what?
• What is an Institutional Review Board (IRB)?
• Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease presents as which of the following?
• The erythema migrans rash of Lyme disease typically develops within what time frame after infection?
• Which sterilization method uses a gas that requires aeration after use?
• A BMI of 27 falls into which category?
• According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage of total body surface area does one arm represent in an adult?
• Pavlov's experiment demonstrated what?
• In communication, which approach is described as allowing for reflection during the patient encounter?
• Which is a metric of care coordination?
• How do calcium channel blockers work to lower blood pressure?
• Pattern recognition is utilized for which type of problems?
• For acute ischemic stroke, the time window for administering tPA is within:
• In a capitation arrangement, reimbursement is described as:
• Risk stratification involves which approach?
• In smoothing conflict resolution, which approach is typically used to minimize tension?
• In smoothing conflict resolution, which approach involves compromising by temporarily deferring the issue?
• Transformational leadership is characterized by
• Anticipatory guidance is best described as what?
• Which type of insulin is typically cloudy?
• In resource allocation, how is efficiency defined?
• Which is an example of a semi-critical device?
• In ambulatory care settings, which statement about advanced directives is most accurate?
• Under HEDIS, what may employers decide if performance targets are not met?
• The Nurse Practice Act includes provisions related to?
• Which practice involves channeling healing energy by placing hands on or near the patient?
• Which items are included in a typical credit agreement?
• An acute triage disposition means the patient should be seen when?