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

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