ANCC FNP SAMPLE
FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Treatment of viral conjunctivitis includes the use of: 1. antihistamine/decongestant drops.
2. antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer drops.
3. cold compresses.
4. steroid eyedrops.
ANSWER
3. cold compresses.
Question 2.
A 40-year-old patient has had a generalized, non-pruritic skin eruption with intermittent exacerbations
over the past 10 years. Currently, a well-circumscribed erythematous plaque appears over the patient's
left gluteal fold area. The lesion is covered with scales and has some fissuring. The family nurse
practitioner makes a diagnosis of:
1. atopic dermatitis.
2. ichthyosis.
3. psoriasis.
4. tinea corporis.
ANSWER
3. psoriasis.
Question 3.
A 60-year-old patient with diabetes has a blood pressure reading of 150/96 mmHg. After three months
of increased exercise and decreased calories, the patient has lost 10 lb (4.54 kg). The patient's
follow-up blood pressure is 142/94 mmHg. Which medication does the family nurse practitioner
prescribe?
1. Enalapril (Vasotec).
2. Furosemide (Lasix).
3. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).
4. Propranolol (Inderal).
ANSWER
1. Enalapril (Vasotec).
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, Question 4.
To comply with regulations for third-party payor reimbursement and documentation, a family nurse
practitioner correlates:
1. evaluation and management code with history, examination and medical decision making.
2. health outcomes with physical examination findings and plan of care.
3.medication orders and treatment plan with electronic billing.
4. patient privacy with informed consent.
ANSWER
1. evaluation and management code with history, examination and medical decision making.
Question 5.
Routine immunization guidelines recommend administering the hepatitis B vaccine at birth and
repeating doses at:
1. one month and six months.
2. one month and two months.
3. four months and two years.
4. six months and 12 months.
ANSWER
1. one month and six months.
Question 6.
The family nurse practitioner examines a patient who has sustained a non-work-related injury that
interferes with the patient's ability to perform his or her job. The patient does not qualify for medical
disability and has a reasonable chance of engaging in a suitable occupation with proper therapy. The
nurse practitioner recommends that the patient apply for:
1. Family and Medical Leave Act benefits.
2. home health services.
3. Social Security benefits.
4.vocational rehabilitation services.
ANSWER
4.vocational rehabilitation services.
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FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Treatment of viral conjunctivitis includes the use of: 1. antihistamine/decongestant drops.
2. antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer drops.
3. cold compresses.
4. steroid eyedrops.
ANSWER
3. cold compresses.
Question 2.
A 40-year-old patient has had a generalized, non-pruritic skin eruption with intermittent exacerbations
over the past 10 years. Currently, a well-circumscribed erythematous plaque appears over the patient's
left gluteal fold area. The lesion is covered with scales and has some fissuring. The family nurse
practitioner makes a diagnosis of:
1. atopic dermatitis.
2. ichthyosis.
3. psoriasis.
4. tinea corporis.
ANSWER
3. psoriasis.
Question 3.
A 60-year-old patient with diabetes has a blood pressure reading of 150/96 mmHg. After three months
of increased exercise and decreased calories, the patient has lost 10 lb (4.54 kg). The patient's
follow-up blood pressure is 142/94 mmHg. Which medication does the family nurse practitioner
prescribe?
1. Enalapril (Vasotec).
2. Furosemide (Lasix).
3. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).
4. Propranolol (Inderal).
ANSWER
1. Enalapril (Vasotec).
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, Question 4.
To comply with regulations for third-party payor reimbursement and documentation, a family nurse
practitioner correlates:
1. evaluation and management code with history, examination and medical decision making.
2. health outcomes with physical examination findings and plan of care.
3.medication orders and treatment plan with electronic billing.
4. patient privacy with informed consent.
ANSWER
1. evaluation and management code with history, examination and medical decision making.
Question 5.
Routine immunization guidelines recommend administering the hepatitis B vaccine at birth and
repeating doses at:
1. one month and six months.
2. one month and two months.
3. four months and two years.
4. six months and 12 months.
ANSWER
1. one month and six months.
Question 6.
The family nurse practitioner examines a patient who has sustained a non-work-related injury that
interferes with the patient's ability to perform his or her job. The patient does not qualify for medical
disability and has a reasonable chance of engaging in a suitable occupation with proper therapy. The
nurse practitioner recommends that the patient apply for:
1. Family and Medical Leave Act benefits.
2. home health services.
3. Social Security benefits.
4.vocational rehabilitation services.
ANSWER
4.vocational rehabilitation services.
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