ANCC TESTS UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. __ and ___ are FDA approved drugs to treat depression in children.
Answer:
Prozac, Lexapro
Question:
2. A QTc greater than ___ ms has been associated with a two-fold to three-fold increase in risk for
Torsades de Pointes.
Answer:
500
Question:
3. Prior to starting treatment with lithium, laboratory tests are required to establish baseline measures of
the functioning of certain body systems. A complete blood count, an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG),
kidney function tests (blood urea nitrogen [BUN], ___, and urinalysis), thyroid tests, and tests of ___ and
electrolyte levels are required. The ECG (EKG) and the ___ and ___ tests should also be repeated
periodically during treatment.
Answer:
creatinine, calcium, thyroid, calcium
Question:
4. Lithium is ___ to lamotrigine for delaying manic/hypomanic episodes.
Answer:
superior
Question:
5. The ___ postnatal depression scale (EPDS) is recommended by ACOG to screen for postpartum
depression.
Answer:
Edinburgh
Question:
6. A divorced couple ___ provide an age-appropriate truthful explanation of why they are divorced.
Answer:
should not necessarily
Question:
7. Dementia screening ___ recommended in the general population. There is an unknown balance of
benefit and harm and current treatments have limited effectiveness in modifying instrumental activities of
___.
Answer:
is not, daily living
, Question:
8. Crisis intervention should focus on the victim's ___.
Answer:
primary concerns at the time
Question:
9. A non-pharmacologic intervention to help a child in grieving and loss is ___.
Answer:
psychoeducation group
Question:
10. MMSE is a brief, quantitative measure of ___ status in ___ that assess orientation, attention,
calculation, recall, language, and motor skills. It is used to follow course of changes in ___ and document
an individual's response to treatment.
Answer:
cognitive, adults, cognitive impairment
Question:
11. Current suicidal ideation, plan, method, intent, and access to implement plan is documented in the ___
under the section for thought content.
Answer:
mental status exam
Question:
12. The ___ test is highly correlated with the MMSE, the Global Deterioration Scale, and the Dementia
Rating Scale, yet takes minimum amount of time to administer (2-4 min). It can be use to screen and
monitor progression of ___ in older adults.
Answer:
clock drawing, cognitive decline
Question:
13. The rates of binge drinking and heavy alcohol use ___ in rural areas as in urban areas. Whites have a
___ rate of binge drinking than blacks or hispanics.
Answer:
is the same, higher
Question:
14. The __ scale can be useful in assessing patients with inability to sit still, pacing, and feelings of inner
restlessness.
Answer:
Barnes Akathisia Rating
Question:
15. The instrumental activities of daily living scale includes those that facilitate or enhance the
performance of ADLs (i.e. shopping, using ___ and ___). ___ activities of daily living include those
necessary for self-care (bathing, toileting, dressing, and transferring).
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. __ and ___ are FDA approved drugs to treat depression in children.
Answer:
Prozac, Lexapro
Question:
2. A QTc greater than ___ ms has been associated with a two-fold to three-fold increase in risk for
Torsades de Pointes.
Answer:
500
Question:
3. Prior to starting treatment with lithium, laboratory tests are required to establish baseline measures of
the functioning of certain body systems. A complete blood count, an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG),
kidney function tests (blood urea nitrogen [BUN], ___, and urinalysis), thyroid tests, and tests of ___ and
electrolyte levels are required. The ECG (EKG) and the ___ and ___ tests should also be repeated
periodically during treatment.
Answer:
creatinine, calcium, thyroid, calcium
Question:
4. Lithium is ___ to lamotrigine for delaying manic/hypomanic episodes.
Answer:
superior
Question:
5. The ___ postnatal depression scale (EPDS) is recommended by ACOG to screen for postpartum
depression.
Answer:
Edinburgh
Question:
6. A divorced couple ___ provide an age-appropriate truthful explanation of why they are divorced.
Answer:
should not necessarily
Question:
7. Dementia screening ___ recommended in the general population. There is an unknown balance of
benefit and harm and current treatments have limited effectiveness in modifying instrumental activities of
___.
Answer:
is not, daily living
, Question:
8. Crisis intervention should focus on the victim's ___.
Answer:
primary concerns at the time
Question:
9. A non-pharmacologic intervention to help a child in grieving and loss is ___.
Answer:
psychoeducation group
Question:
10. MMSE is a brief, quantitative measure of ___ status in ___ that assess orientation, attention,
calculation, recall, language, and motor skills. It is used to follow course of changes in ___ and document
an individual's response to treatment.
Answer:
cognitive, adults, cognitive impairment
Question:
11. Current suicidal ideation, plan, method, intent, and access to implement plan is documented in the ___
under the section for thought content.
Answer:
mental status exam
Question:
12. The ___ test is highly correlated with the MMSE, the Global Deterioration Scale, and the Dementia
Rating Scale, yet takes minimum amount of time to administer (2-4 min). It can be use to screen and
monitor progression of ___ in older adults.
Answer:
clock drawing, cognitive decline
Question:
13. The rates of binge drinking and heavy alcohol use ___ in rural areas as in urban areas. Whites have a
___ rate of binge drinking than blacks or hispanics.
Answer:
is the same, higher
Question:
14. The __ scale can be useful in assessing patients with inability to sit still, pacing, and feelings of inner
restlessness.
Answer:
Barnes Akathisia Rating
Question:
15. The instrumental activities of daily living scale includes those that facilitate or enhance the
performance of ADLs (i.e. shopping, using ___ and ___). ___ activities of daily living include those
necessary for self-care (bathing, toileting, dressing, and transferring).
