ANCC FNP STUDY 2026 EXAM SET QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026-
2027
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,What causes oral hairy leukoplakia? ANSWER > EBV
Koplik's spot ANSWER > 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 ANSWER > 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 ANSWER > painful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth
Peritonsillar abscess ANSWER > severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus, and
muffled "hot potato" voice
abscess displaces the uvula
pterygium ANSWER > yellow, triangular thickening of the conjunctiva that extends
across the cornea on the nasal side
Pinguecula ANSWER > yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva next to the cornea
Chalazion ANSWER > chronic inflammation of the meibomian gland
hordeolum (stye) ANSWER > stye
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,abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby ANSWER > HEARS
Hyperbilirubinemia
Ear infection frequency
low Apgar scores
exposure to Rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
diabetic retinopathy ANSWER > cotton wool spots
Normal intraocular pressure ANSWER > 8-21mm Hg
Intermittent Esotropia ANSWER > common in infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously
refer if present after 20 weeks
Kawasaki Disease ANSWER > high fever, enlarged lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry,
cracked lips
strawberry tongue
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, most cases under 5 years of age
pharyngitis ANSWER > acute infection of the pharynx
stuffy nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
allergic rhinitis ANSWER > inflammatory changes of the nasal mucosa due to an allergy
response
most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
tonsillitis ANSWER > inflammation of the tonsils
sore throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
Treatment for otitis externa ANSWER > 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 ANSWER > small, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum
First permanent teeth to erupt ANSWER > first molars at about 6 years of age
viral keratoconjunctivitis ANSWER > pink eye
treatment- symptomatic
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WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026-
2027
1
,What causes oral hairy leukoplakia? ANSWER > EBV
Koplik's spot ANSWER > 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 ANSWER > 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 ANSWER > painful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth
Peritonsillar abscess ANSWER > severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus, and
muffled "hot potato" voice
abscess displaces the uvula
pterygium ANSWER > yellow, triangular thickening of the conjunctiva that extends
across the cornea on the nasal side
Pinguecula ANSWER > yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva next to the cornea
Chalazion ANSWER > chronic inflammation of the meibomian gland
hordeolum (stye) ANSWER > stye
2
,abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby ANSWER > HEARS
Hyperbilirubinemia
Ear infection frequency
low Apgar scores
exposure to Rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
diabetic retinopathy ANSWER > cotton wool spots
Normal intraocular pressure ANSWER > 8-21mm Hg
Intermittent Esotropia ANSWER > common in infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously
refer if present after 20 weeks
Kawasaki Disease ANSWER > high fever, enlarged lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry,
cracked lips
strawberry tongue
3
, most cases under 5 years of age
pharyngitis ANSWER > acute infection of the pharynx
stuffy nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
allergic rhinitis ANSWER > inflammatory changes of the nasal mucosa due to an allergy
response
most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
tonsillitis ANSWER > inflammation of the tonsils
sore throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
Treatment for otitis externa ANSWER > 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 ANSWER > small, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum
First permanent teeth to erupt ANSWER > first molars at about 6 years of age
viral keratoconjunctivitis ANSWER > pink eye
treatment- symptomatic
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