AANP FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWE… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
AANP Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest Verified
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
237 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 237 verified questions alongside their correct answers, ensuring comprehensive
coverage of family nurse practitioner topics. It serves as an effective resource for exam preparation and
review, enabling students to solidify their understanding of key concepts and enhance their readiness for
certification. The structured format of questions with provided answers makes it an invaluable tool for
focused study and quick reference.
CONTENTS
• Cardiovascular Assessment • Obstetric Care
• Pediatric Care • Endocrine Disorders
• Neurological Assessment • Vision and Eye Disorders
• Infectious Diseases • Reproductive Health
• Gastrointestinal Disorders • Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Hematological Disorders • Dermatological Conditions
• Respiratory Disorders • Mental Health
Page 1
, • Pharmacology
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 237
All diastolic murmurs are pathological. Murmurs Grades I-barely II-audible III- clearly audible. IV- first time
thrill V-Steth edge VI-entire steth. EXAM
CORRECT ANSWER
III first time audible, IV first time thrill
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 237
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next?
CORRECT ANSWER
Refer for Colposcopy
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 237
Causes of tachycardia
CORRECT ANSWER
Fever
Anemia
Hypotension
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 237
Man with HTN, CAD, present femoral pulses but absent pedal
CORRECT ANSWER
Arterial Insufficiency
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 237
Quick assessment of patients fall risk? Timed Get up and Go
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Timed Get up and Go
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 237
Coarctation of Aorta
CORRECT ANSWER
COA: bounding radial and weak femoral pulse
increase blood pressure in arms, and lower pressure in lower legs.
-congenital cardiac condition characterized by a narrowing of the aorta
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Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 237
pt. with gradual onset of fever, hemorrhages on nail beds, painful raised red nodules, rash on palms
CORRECT ANSWER
endocarditis , painful red spots on fingers olser's nodes, janeway legions rash on palms and soles.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 237
intraocular pressure (IOP)
CORRECT ANSWER
Fluid pressure inside the eye; measured with tonometry
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 237
headache after trauma
CORRECT ANSWER
SDH
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 237
Which among the list can cause increase in respiration
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, CORRECT ANSWER
hypercapnia
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 237
Carotid bruit
CORRECT ANSWER
abnormal flow of blood through the carotid artery
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 237
Carotid bruit
CORRECT ANSWER
abnormal flow of blood through the carotid artery due to atherosclerotic disease
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 237
for staph aureus infection (skin) with pus
CORRECT ANSWER
MRSA- TX Bactrim or tetracyclines?
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 237
rheumatoid arthritis
CORRECT ANSWER
Early morning stiffness, sausage joints. Symmetrical involvement. Longer stiffness than OA. Joint space narrowing.
Pain, warm, tender, swollen, things. TREAT: NSAIDS, steroids, DMARDS, TNF. Only has BOUCHARDS, SWAN NECK IS
DESCRIPTION ON EXAM
Q15 QUESTION 15 OF 237
Temporal arteritis
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
AANP Family Nurse
Practitioner Certification
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest Verified
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
237 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 237 verified questions alongside their correct answers, ensuring comprehensive
coverage of family nurse practitioner topics. It serves as an effective resource for exam preparation and
review, enabling students to solidify their understanding of key concepts and enhance their readiness for
certification. The structured format of questions with provided answers makes it an invaluable tool for
focused study and quick reference.
CONTENTS
• Cardiovascular Assessment • Obstetric Care
• Pediatric Care • Endocrine Disorders
• Neurological Assessment • Vision and Eye Disorders
• Infectious Diseases • Reproductive Health
• Gastrointestinal Disorders • Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Hematological Disorders • Dermatological Conditions
• Respiratory Disorders • Mental Health
Page 1
, • Pharmacology
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 237
All diastolic murmurs are pathological. Murmurs Grades I-barely II-audible III- clearly audible. IV- first time
thrill V-Steth edge VI-entire steth. EXAM
CORRECT ANSWER
III first time audible, IV first time thrill
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 237
Abnormal cells on PAP, what do you do next?
CORRECT ANSWER
Refer for Colposcopy
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 237
Causes of tachycardia
CORRECT ANSWER
Fever
Anemia
Hypotension
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 237
Man with HTN, CAD, present femoral pulses but absent pedal
CORRECT ANSWER
Arterial Insufficiency
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 237
Quick assessment of patients fall risk? Timed Get up and Go
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Timed Get up and Go
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 237
Coarctation of Aorta
CORRECT ANSWER
COA: bounding radial and weak femoral pulse
increase blood pressure in arms, and lower pressure in lower legs.
-congenital cardiac condition characterized by a narrowing of the aorta
-
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 237
pt. with gradual onset of fever, hemorrhages on nail beds, painful raised red nodules, rash on palms
CORRECT ANSWER
endocarditis , painful red spots on fingers olser's nodes, janeway legions rash on palms and soles.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 237
intraocular pressure (IOP)
CORRECT ANSWER
Fluid pressure inside the eye; measured with tonometry
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 237
headache after trauma
CORRECT ANSWER
SDH
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 237
Which among the list can cause increase in respiration
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
hypercapnia
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 237
Carotid bruit
CORRECT ANSWER
abnormal flow of blood through the carotid artery
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 237
Carotid bruit
CORRECT ANSWER
abnormal flow of blood through the carotid artery due to atherosclerotic disease
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 237
for staph aureus infection (skin) with pus
CORRECT ANSWER
MRSA- TX Bactrim or tetracyclines?
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 237
rheumatoid arthritis
CORRECT ANSWER
Early morning stiffness, sausage joints. Symmetrical involvement. Longer stiffness than OA. Joint space narrowing.
Pain, warm, tender, swollen, things. TREAT: NSAIDS, steroids, DMARDS, TNF. Only has BOUCHARDS, SWAN NECK IS
DESCRIPTION ON EXAM
Q15 QUESTION 15 OF 237
Temporal arteritis
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