ANCC AMB-BC Certification Sample Questions

The ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Sample Question Set on this page is designed to familiarize you with the actual ANCC AMB-BC exam format and question types. These sample questions help you understand how questions are structured and what to expect on test day. While they provide a useful starting point, they represent only a limited preview of the real exam experience.

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ANCC AMB-BC Sample Questions:

01. After relaying test results by telephone to a patient with deep vein thrombosis, the ambulatory care nurse instructs the patient regarding a change in their warfarin sodium (Coumadin) dosage. To assess the patient's understanding of the medication change, the nurse asks the patient to:
a) complete a telephone evaluation questionnaire.
b) refill the pill box with the new dosage of medication.
c) repeat the information for the new dose of medication.
d) report increased bruising or bleeding immediately.

02. A six-year-old patient suddenly develops bizarre behavior, irritability, visual defects, and strabismus. After examining the patient, an ophthalmologist suggests waiting six months for reevaluation. When the patient's parent expresses dissatisfaction with the opinion, the ambulatory care nurse recommends:
a) an immediate referral to a pediatric neurologist.
b) an immediate second opinion by a different ophthalmologist.
c) discussing the findings with the primary care provider.
d) re-addressing the parent's concerns with the ophthalmologist.

03. A middle-aged patient comes to the clinic in dirty clothes with a foul odor and reports feeling scared and stalked. To build trust and rapport, what is the ambulatory care nurse's most appropriate action?
a) Assure the patient that they will be seen today.
b) Offer the patient something to drink and a safe place to relax before interviewing them.
c) Recommend that the patient speak with a social worker today.
d) Suggest that the patient find a homeless shelter or seek help at the public health clinic.

04. The ambulatory care nurse meets with a patient with chronic renal failure, who the healthcare team thinks is an excellent candidate for home hemodialysis. Using the principles of therapeutic communication, the nurse asks the patient,:
a) "Are you aware that nurses will come to your home to help with your care?"
b) "Is there anyone in your home who might be willing to help care for you?"
c) "Would you like to hear the plan of care that we chose for you during our case conference today?
d) "Did you know that it is possible to have a dialysis machine in your home?"

05. What is the most appropriate method for teaching insulin self-administration to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
a) Enroll the patient in a group class on diabetes.
b) Offer a demonstration and request a return demonstration.
c) Provide the patient with written instructions on insulin administration.
d) Show a video that demonstrates insulin self-administration.

06. What is the most effective strategy for improving patient adherence to the care regimen?
a) Involve the patient's family in the treatment plan.
b) Partner with the patient in the teaching and learning process.
c) Reinforce to the patient the importance of following the plan of care.
d) Schedule more frequent follow-up visits.

07. Which diagnostic measurement for a 74-year-old patient who is African American and has diabetes indicates the need for an interprofessional team approach?
a) A blood pressure of 118/60 mmHg.
b) A low-density lipoprotein level of 100 mg/dL.
c) A microalbuminuria less than 30 mcg/mg.
d) A serum creatinine level of 2.2 mg/dL.

08. Which statement by the ambulatory care nurse indicates an understanding of the budgeting aspect of fiscal management?
a) "A budget is a statement that provides information about an organization's financial condition."
b) "Budgeting is a standard method for reporting services provided, in order to receive payment."
c) "Our capital expense for next year will be a state-of-the-art radiology room."
d) "Please assist in collecting data for the feasibility study."

09. Which substance in a patient's urine can cause a false negative result in a urine dipstick test?
a) Ascorbic acid.
b) Caffeine.
c) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
d) Protein.

10. While educating a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes, the ambulatory care nurse cautions against taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, because of the:
a) additional stress on liver function.
b) effect on the liver when combined with an oral hypoglycemic agent.
c) additional stress on kidney function.
d) interference with insulin absorption.

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