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

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