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

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