ANCC FNP Study Guide Questions and
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What causes oral hairy leukoplakia? - Correct Answers
✅EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus)
Koplik's spot - Correct Answers ✅clusters of small red
papules with white centers located on the buccal mucosa by
the lower molars (o = kopliks)
Prodromic viral of measles appears 2-3 days before the rash
Geographic tongue - Correct Answers ✅inflammatory
disorder that usually appears on top and side of the tongue
multiple fissures and irreregular smoother areas on its
surface that make it look like a topographic map
Cheilosis - Correct Answers ✅painful inflammation and
cracking of the corners of the mouth
Peritonsillar abscess - Correct Answers ✅severe sore
throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus, and muffled "hot
potato" voice
abscess displaces the uvula
pterygium - Correct Answers ✅yellow, triangular
thickening of the conjunctiva that extends across the cornea
on the nasal side
,ANCC FNP Study Guide Questions and
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
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Pinguecula - Correct Answers ✅yellowish, raised growth on
the conjunctiva next to the cornea
Chalazion - Correct Answers ✅chronic inflammation of the
meibomian gland
hordeolum (stye) - Correct Answers ✅stye
abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
Milia - Correct Answers ✅Distended sebaceous glands
which appear as tiny white spots on the baby's face.
NORMAL.
High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby - Correct
Answers ✅HEARS
Hyperbilirubinemia
Ear infection frequency
low Apgar scores
exposure to Rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
diabetic retinopathy - Correct Answers ✅cotton wool spots
,ANCC FNP Study Guide Questions and
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
Normal intraocular pressure - Correct Answers ✅8-21mm
Hg
Intermittent Esotropia - Correct Answers ✅common in
infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously
refer if present after 20 weeks
Kawasaki Disease - Correct Answers ✅high fever, enlarged
lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry, cracked lips
strawberry tongue
most cases under 5 years of age
pharyngitis - Correct Answers ✅acute infection of the
pharynx
stuffy nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
allergic rhinitis - Correct Answers ✅inflammatory changes
of the nasal mucosa due to an allergy response
most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
tonsillitis - Correct Answers ✅inflammation of the tonsils
sore throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
, ANCC FNP Study Guide Questions and
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
Treatment for otitis externa - Correct Answers ✅Use
aluminum acetate solution PRN (provides soothing, effective
relief of minor skin irritations and inflammation)
keep water out of the ear
Polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone suspension drops QID
x 7 days and/or ofloxacin drops
Bullous Myringitis - Correct Answers ✅small, fluid-filled
blisters form on the eardrum
First permanent teeth to erupt - Correct Answers ✅first
molars at about 6 years of age
viral keratoconjunctivitis - Correct Answers ✅pink eye
treatment- symptomatic
cold compresses and slightly chilled artificial tears
avoid touching eyes, haring towels, frequent eye washing
children should not attend school until symptoms resolve
what causes viral keratoconjunctivits? - Correct Answers
✅adenovirus
contagious for 10-12 days
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
What causes oral hairy leukoplakia? - Correct Answers
✅EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus)
Koplik's spot - Correct Answers ✅clusters of small red
papules with white centers located on the buccal mucosa by
the lower molars (o = kopliks)
Prodromic viral of measles appears 2-3 days before the rash
Geographic tongue - Correct Answers ✅inflammatory
disorder that usually appears on top and side of the tongue
multiple fissures and irreregular smoother areas on its
surface that make it look like a topographic map
Cheilosis - Correct Answers ✅painful inflammation and
cracking of the corners of the mouth
Peritonsillar abscess - Correct Answers ✅severe sore
throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus, and muffled "hot
potato" voice
abscess displaces the uvula
pterygium - Correct Answers ✅yellow, triangular
thickening of the conjunctiva that extends across the cornea
on the nasal side
,ANCC FNP Study Guide Questions and
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
Pinguecula - Correct Answers ✅yellowish, raised growth on
the conjunctiva next to the cornea
Chalazion - Correct Answers ✅chronic inflammation of the
meibomian gland
hordeolum (stye) - Correct Answers ✅stye
abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
Milia - Correct Answers ✅Distended sebaceous glands
which appear as tiny white spots on the baby's face.
NORMAL.
High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby - Correct
Answers ✅HEARS
Hyperbilirubinemia
Ear infection frequency
low Apgar scores
exposure to Rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
diabetic retinopathy - Correct Answers ✅cotton wool spots
,ANCC FNP Study Guide Questions and
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
Normal intraocular pressure - Correct Answers ✅8-21mm
Hg
Intermittent Esotropia - Correct Answers ✅common in
infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously
refer if present after 20 weeks
Kawasaki Disease - Correct Answers ✅high fever, enlarged
lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry, cracked lips
strawberry tongue
most cases under 5 years of age
pharyngitis - Correct Answers ✅acute infection of the
pharynx
stuffy nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
allergic rhinitis - Correct Answers ✅inflammatory changes
of the nasal mucosa due to an allergy response
most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
tonsillitis - Correct Answers ✅inflammation of the tonsils
sore throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
, ANCC FNP Study Guide Questions and
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
Treatment for otitis externa - Correct Answers ✅Use
aluminum acetate solution PRN (provides soothing, effective
relief of minor skin irritations and inflammation)
keep water out of the ear
Polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone suspension drops QID
x 7 days and/or ofloxacin drops
Bullous Myringitis - Correct Answers ✅small, fluid-filled
blisters form on the eardrum
First permanent teeth to erupt - Correct Answers ✅first
molars at about 6 years of age
viral keratoconjunctivitis - Correct Answers ✅pink eye
treatment- symptomatic
cold compresses and slightly chilled artificial tears
avoid touching eyes, haring towels, frequent eye washing
children should not attend school until symptoms resolve
what causes viral keratoconjunctivits? - Correct Answers
✅adenovirus
contagious for 10-12 days
