ANCC PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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Question 1
Question: In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show:
Answer Choices:
A. macrocytic normochromic
B. microcytic hypochromic
C. normochromic normocytic
D. pancytopenic hypocytic
Correct Answer: D. pancytopenic hypocytic
Rationales:
A. macrocytic normochromic — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
B. microcytic hypochromic — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
C. normochromic normocytic — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
D. pancytopenic hypocytic — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this
question.
Question 2
Question: A 14-year-old, male patient has some general con
Answer Choices:
A. asthma
,B. bee allergy
C. otitis media
D. psoriasis
Correct Answer: D. psoriasis
Rationales:
A. asthma — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
B. bee allergy — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
C. otitis media — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
D. psoriasis — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this question.
Question 3
Question: A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower ex
Answer Choices:
A. firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus.
B. flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the Achilles tendon with the percussion
hammer.
C. sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this
D. stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with the sharp end of the
percussion hammer.
Correct Answer: D. stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with the sharp
end of the percussion hammer.
Rationales:
A. firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus. — Not the best answer. This option does
not match the answer identified in the source for this question.
B. flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the Achilles tendon with the percussion
hammer. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
C. sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this — Not the best answer. This option does not match the
answer identified in the source for this question.
,D. stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with the sharp end of the
percussion hammer. — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this
question.
Question 4
Question: A 70-year-old, female patient is having her yearly
Answer Choices:
A. Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
B. Cystocele present.
C. Palpable ovary.
D. Pessary in place.
Correct Answer: D. Pessary in place.
Rationales:
A. Atrophy of vaginal rugae. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
B. Cystocele present. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source
for this question.
C. Palpable ovary. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for
this question.
D. Pessary in place. — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this
question.
Question 5
Question: The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practition-
Answer Choices:
A. Enabling factors.
B. Motivation.
C. Perceived role conflict.
D. Perceived severity.
Correct Answer: D. Perceived severity.
Rationales:
A. Enabling factors. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source
for this question.
, B. Motivation. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
C. Perceived role conflict. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
D. Perceived severity. — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this
question.
Question 6
Question: The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practition-
Answer Choices:
A. Comorbidities and length of exposure.
B. Location and event intensity.
C. Mode of transmission and incubation.
D. Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates.
Correct Answer: D. Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates.
Rationales:
A. Comorbidities and length of exposure. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer
identified in the source for this question.
B. Location and event intensity. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in
the source for this question.
C. Mode of transmission and incubation. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer
identified in the source for this question.
D. Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the
best response for this question.
Question 7
Question: When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-gerontology primary
care nurse practitioner:
Answer Choices:
A. concludes that the study proves the hypothesis.
B. excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this information.
C. recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice.
D. uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study.
Correct Answer: D. uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & RATIONALES | 100% PASS
GUARANTEED | GRADED A+
Question 1
Question: In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show:
Answer Choices:
A. macrocytic normochromic
B. microcytic hypochromic
C. normochromic normocytic
D. pancytopenic hypocytic
Correct Answer: D. pancytopenic hypocytic
Rationales:
A. macrocytic normochromic — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
B. microcytic hypochromic — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
C. normochromic normocytic — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
D. pancytopenic hypocytic — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this
question.
Question 2
Question: A 14-year-old, male patient has some general con
Answer Choices:
A. asthma
,B. bee allergy
C. otitis media
D. psoriasis
Correct Answer: D. psoriasis
Rationales:
A. asthma — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
B. bee allergy — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
C. otitis media — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
D. psoriasis — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this question.
Question 3
Question: A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower ex
Answer Choices:
A. firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus.
B. flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the Achilles tendon with the percussion
hammer.
C. sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this
D. stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with the sharp end of the
percussion hammer.
Correct Answer: D. stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with the sharp
end of the percussion hammer.
Rationales:
A. firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus. — Not the best answer. This option does
not match the answer identified in the source for this question.
B. flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the Achilles tendon with the percussion
hammer. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
C. sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this — Not the best answer. This option does not match the
answer identified in the source for this question.
,D. stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with the sharp end of the
percussion hammer. — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this
question.
Question 4
Question: A 70-year-old, female patient is having her yearly
Answer Choices:
A. Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
B. Cystocele present.
C. Palpable ovary.
D. Pessary in place.
Correct Answer: D. Pessary in place.
Rationales:
A. Atrophy of vaginal rugae. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
B. Cystocele present. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source
for this question.
C. Palpable ovary. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for
this question.
D. Pessary in place. — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this
question.
Question 5
Question: The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practition-
Answer Choices:
A. Enabling factors.
B. Motivation.
C. Perceived role conflict.
D. Perceived severity.
Correct Answer: D. Perceived severity.
Rationales:
A. Enabling factors. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source
for this question.
, B. Motivation. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the source for this
question.
C. Perceived role conflict. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in the
source for this question.
D. Perceived severity. — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the best response for this
question.
Question 6
Question: The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practition-
Answer Choices:
A. Comorbidities and length of exposure.
B. Location and event intensity.
C. Mode of transmission and incubation.
D. Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates.
Correct Answer: D. Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates.
Rationales:
A. Comorbidities and length of exposure. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer
identified in the source for this question.
B. Location and event intensity. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer identified in
the source for this question.
C. Mode of transmission and incubation. — Not the best answer. This option does not match the answer
identified in the source for this question.
D. Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. — Correct answer. The source identifies this option as the
best response for this question.
Question 7
Question: When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-gerontology primary
care nurse practitioner:
Answer Choices:
A. concludes that the study proves the hypothesis.
B. excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this information.
C. recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice.
D. uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study.
Correct Answer: D. uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study.
