Sample Questions From Ancc

Which factor is associated with the highest risk of falls in older persons living in the community? A) A history of previous falls B) Living alone C) Osteoporosis D) Use of an assistive device - Answer-A) A history of previous falls An older adult patient complains of recent lapses in memory and decreased alertness. The patient's laboratory test results indicate a mild, macrocytic anemia. Which additional test does the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner order to confirm a diagnosis? A reticulocyte count A serum folate level An erythrocyte sedimentation rate Iron studies - Answer-A serum folate level An 80-year-old male patient with dementia requires long-term care placement. To which funding agency does the patient apply, after "spending down" to qualify? Medicaid Medicare The American Association of Retired Persons The United States Social Security Administration - Answer-Medicaid A 70-year-old patient with acute systolic heart failure denies any functional limitations, is able to walk five blocks before tiring, and is euvolemic. Which medication is the first-line therapy for this patient? Amlodipine (Norvasc) Digoxin (Lanoxin) Furosemide (Lasix) Lisinopril (Zestril) - Answer-Lisinopril (Zestril) A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower extremities. The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner assesses for ankle clonus by: C) applying a low-pitched tuning fork firmly to the lateral malleolus. B) s