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NR603 FNP PRE-DIAGNOSTIC EXAM PRACTICE –
2026/2027 COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
NR603
Prepare effectively for the NR603 FNP Pre-Diagnostic Exam with this focused practice
resource. It supports review of family nurse practitioner concepts, health assessment,
differential diagnosis, common acute and chronic conditions, pharmacology, and
evidence-based primary care. Use the material to reinforce your clinical knowledge,
practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require additional study. This
resource is suited for FNP students, advanced practice nursing learners, and
candidates preparing for the NR603 pre-diagnostic examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: HEALTH HISTORY & PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (Questions 1–15)
1. An FNP is evaluating a client regarding Tanner Stage 2 in males. Which
of the following represents the current evidence-based standard or
primary diagnostic finding?
A. Pubic hair is sparse, slightly pigmented, and straight; enlargement of the
scrotum and testes
B. Traditional historical clinical approach
C. Observation without immediate diagnostic follow-up
D. Delayed intervention following physical assessment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tanner Stage 2 in males is characterized by sparse, slightly
pigmented, straight pubic hair and enlargement of the scrotum and
testes. This is the current standard for AANP and primary care practice.
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2. An FNP is evaluating a client regarding Murphy's Sign. Which of the
following represents the current evidence-based standard or primary
diagnostic finding?
A. Sudden cessation of inspiration during RUQ palpation; indicates
Cholecystitis
B. Traditional historical clinical approach
C. Observation without immediate diagnostic follow-up
D. Delayed intervention following physical assessment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Murphy's Sign is positive when the patient abruptly stops
inspiration during right upper quadrant palpation due to pain, indicating
cholecystitis.
3. An FNP is evaluating a client regarding S3 Heart Sound. Which of the
following represents the current evidence-based standard or primary
diagnostic finding?
A. Often heard in fluid overload conditions such as heart failure
B. Traditional historical clinical approach
C. Observation without immediate diagnostic follow-up
D. Delayed intervention following physical assessment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An S3 heart sound (ventricular gallop) is often heard in fluid
overload conditions such as heart failure.
4. A 55-year-old male presents with complaints of chest pain that occurs
with exertion and is relieved by rest. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate next step in evaluation?
A. Order a stress test
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B. Prescribe nitroglycerin and schedule follow-up
C. Obtain a detailed cardiovascular history and risk factor assessment
D. Refer to cardiology immediately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The initial evaluation of chest pain should begin with a
thorough history and physical examination to characterize the pain and
identify risk factors. Further testing should be guided by the clinical
assessment.
5. A 45-year-old female presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold
intolerance. On examination, you note bradycardia and dry skin. Which of
the following physical examination findings would MOST support a
diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
A. Positive Chvostek's sign
B. Delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes
C. Positive Murphy's sign
D. Palmar erythema
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes (pseudomyotonia)
is a classic physical examination finding in hypothyroidism. Chvostek's
sign is associated with hypocalcemia. Murphy's sign is associated with
cholecystitis. Palmar erythema is associated with liver disease.
6. During a cardiac examination, you palpate a displaced apical impulse.
This finding is MOST consistent with:
A. Left ventricular hypertrophy
B. Pericardial effusion
C. Aortic stenosis
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D. Pulmonary hypertension
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A displaced apical impulse (shifted laterally and downward) is
most consistent with left ventricular hypertrophy, often seen in chronic
hypertension or aortic stenosis.
7. A 68-year-old male presents with a complaint of "I've been having
trouble hearing." On examination, you note bilateral sensorineural hearing
loss. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial screening
tool?
A. Rinne test
B. Weber test
C. Whispered voice test
D. Audiometry
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Audiometry is the gold standard for evaluating hearing loss.
The whispered voice test is a screening tool, but audiometry provides
quantitative assessment.
8. A 32-year-old female presents with a complaint of "my hands and feet
have been tingling." On examination, you note diminished sensation in a
"stocking-glove" distribution. Which of the following is the MOST likely
diagnosis?
A. Carpal tunnel syndrome
B. Peripheral neuropathy
C. Cervical radiculopathy
D. Multiple sclerosis
NR603 FNP PRE-DIAGNOSTIC EXAM PRACTICE –
2026/2027 COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
NR603
Prepare effectively for the NR603 FNP Pre-Diagnostic Exam with this focused practice
resource. It supports review of family nurse practitioner concepts, health assessment,
differential diagnosis, common acute and chronic conditions, pharmacology, and
evidence-based primary care. Use the material to reinforce your clinical knowledge,
practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require additional study. This
resource is suited for FNP students, advanced practice nursing learners, and
candidates preparing for the NR603 pre-diagnostic examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: HEALTH HISTORY & PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (Questions 1–15)
1. An FNP is evaluating a client regarding Tanner Stage 2 in males. Which
of the following represents the current evidence-based standard or
primary diagnostic finding?
A. Pubic hair is sparse, slightly pigmented, and straight; enlargement of the
scrotum and testes
B. Traditional historical clinical approach
C. Observation without immediate diagnostic follow-up
D. Delayed intervention following physical assessment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tanner Stage 2 in males is characterized by sparse, slightly
pigmented, straight pubic hair and enlargement of the scrotum and
testes. This is the current standard for AANP and primary care practice.
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2. An FNP is evaluating a client regarding Murphy's Sign. Which of the
following represents the current evidence-based standard or primary
diagnostic finding?
A. Sudden cessation of inspiration during RUQ palpation; indicates
Cholecystitis
B. Traditional historical clinical approach
C. Observation without immediate diagnostic follow-up
D. Delayed intervention following physical assessment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Murphy's Sign is positive when the patient abruptly stops
inspiration during right upper quadrant palpation due to pain, indicating
cholecystitis.
3. An FNP is evaluating a client regarding S3 Heart Sound. Which of the
following represents the current evidence-based standard or primary
diagnostic finding?
A. Often heard in fluid overload conditions such as heart failure
B. Traditional historical clinical approach
C. Observation without immediate diagnostic follow-up
D. Delayed intervention following physical assessment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An S3 heart sound (ventricular gallop) is often heard in fluid
overload conditions such as heart failure.
4. A 55-year-old male presents with complaints of chest pain that occurs
with exertion and is relieved by rest. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate next step in evaluation?
A. Order a stress test
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B. Prescribe nitroglycerin and schedule follow-up
C. Obtain a detailed cardiovascular history and risk factor assessment
D. Refer to cardiology immediately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The initial evaluation of chest pain should begin with a
thorough history and physical examination to characterize the pain and
identify risk factors. Further testing should be guided by the clinical
assessment.
5. A 45-year-old female presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold
intolerance. On examination, you note bradycardia and dry skin. Which of
the following physical examination findings would MOST support a
diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
A. Positive Chvostek's sign
B. Delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes
C. Positive Murphy's sign
D. Palmar erythema
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes (pseudomyotonia)
is a classic physical examination finding in hypothyroidism. Chvostek's
sign is associated with hypocalcemia. Murphy's sign is associated with
cholecystitis. Palmar erythema is associated with liver disease.
6. During a cardiac examination, you palpate a displaced apical impulse.
This finding is MOST consistent with:
A. Left ventricular hypertrophy
B. Pericardial effusion
C. Aortic stenosis
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D. Pulmonary hypertension
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A displaced apical impulse (shifted laterally and downward) is
most consistent with left ventricular hypertrophy, often seen in chronic
hypertension or aortic stenosis.
7. A 68-year-old male presents with a complaint of "I've been having
trouble hearing." On examination, you note bilateral sensorineural hearing
loss. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial screening
tool?
A. Rinne test
B. Weber test
C. Whispered voice test
D. Audiometry
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Audiometry is the gold standard for evaluating hearing loss.
The whispered voice test is a screening tool, but audiometry provides
quantitative assessment.
8. A 32-year-old female presents with a complaint of "my hands and feet
have been tingling." On examination, you note diminished sensation in a
"stocking-glove" distribution. Which of the following is the MOST likely
diagnosis?
A. Carpal tunnel syndrome
B. Peripheral neuropathy
C. Cervical radiculopathy
D. Multiple sclerosis
