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

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