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FNP 652 FINAL EXAM SUCCESS DOCUMENT 2026-2027: A
COMPREHENSIVE, PEER-REVIEWED COLLECTION OF THE
MOST CURRENT VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
IN-DEPTH EXPLANATIONS – ENGINEERED FOR FNP
STUDENTS SEEKING A GUARANTEED A+ PASS
A 5-year-old child is hit in the face with a baseball bat
and is brought to the clinic by a parent. An exam reveals
three avulsed front teeth. Radiologic studies are negative
for facial fractures. What is the recommended
treatment?
- ANSWER-Refer the child to the dentist immediately for
further evaluation
A child who was treated with amoxicillin and then
amoxicillin-clavulanate for acute otitis media is seen for
follow-up. The primary care nurse practitioner notes dull-
gray tympanic membranes with a visible air-fluid level.
The child is afebrile and without pain. What is the next
course of action?
- ANSWER-Monitoring ear fluid levels for 3 months
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A 13-year-old with cerebral palsy receives all nutrition via
gastrostomy tube. What will the primary care nurse
practitioner recommend to promote dental health in this
child?
- ANSWER-Daily chlorhexidine gluconate
A primary care provider may suspect cataract formation
in a patient with which finding?
- ANSWER-Asymmetric red reflex
A patient has chronically dry eyes, sometimes with a
foreign body sensation, burning, and itching. A Schirmer
test is abnormal. What is the suspected cause of this
patient's symptoms?
- ANSWER-Aqueous Deficiency
A teen who has otitis externa has severe swelling of the
external auditory canal that persists after 2 days of
therapy with ototopical antibiotic/corticosteroid drops.
What is the next step in treatment for this child?
- ANSWER-Insert a wick into the external auditory canal
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A patient reports tooth pain in a lower molar and the
provider notes a mobile tooth with erythema and edema
of the surrounding tissues without discharge. Which is
the initial course of action by the provider?
- ANSWER-Prescribe amoxicillin and refer to a dentist in
2-3 days
An elderly patient has a permanent loss of the sense of
smell and diminished taste. What will be included in
teaching this patient about managing these symptoms?
- ANSWER-1. The importance of installing smoke
detectors
2. Putting dates on food in the fridge
3. Eating regular meals at scheduled times
A toddler exhibits exotropia of the right eye during a
cover-uncover screen. The primary nurse practitioner will
refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist to initiate which
treatment?
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- ANSWER-Patching of the unaffected eye for 2 hours
each day
An adolescent has localized bleeding of the gums when
brushing the teeth. An exam of the mouth reveals the
presence of plaque and calculus on the teeth which are
not loose. What will the primary care nurse practitioner
recommend?
- ANSWER-Consistently brushing and flossing the teeth
twice daily
A provider is recommending a cerumenolytic for a
patient who has chronic cerumen buildup. The provider
notes that the patient has dry skin in the ear canal.
Which preparation is FDA approved for this use?
- ANSWER-Carbamide peroxide
A parent asks about ways to promote dental health in
school-aged children while on family vacation that are
convenient while camping and picnicking. What will the
primary care nurse practitioner recommend?
FNP 652 FINAL EXAM SUCCESS DOCUMENT 2026-2027: A
COMPREHENSIVE, PEER-REVIEWED COLLECTION OF THE
MOST CURRENT VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
IN-DEPTH EXPLANATIONS – ENGINEERED FOR FNP
STUDENTS SEEKING A GUARANTEED A+ PASS
A 5-year-old child is hit in the face with a baseball bat
and is brought to the clinic by a parent. An exam reveals
three avulsed front teeth. Radiologic studies are negative
for facial fractures. What is the recommended
treatment?
- ANSWER-Refer the child to the dentist immediately for
further evaluation
A child who was treated with amoxicillin and then
amoxicillin-clavulanate for acute otitis media is seen for
follow-up. The primary care nurse practitioner notes dull-
gray tympanic membranes with a visible air-fluid level.
The child is afebrile and without pain. What is the next
course of action?
- ANSWER-Monitoring ear fluid levels for 3 months
,2|Page
A 13-year-old with cerebral palsy receives all nutrition via
gastrostomy tube. What will the primary care nurse
practitioner recommend to promote dental health in this
child?
- ANSWER-Daily chlorhexidine gluconate
A primary care provider may suspect cataract formation
in a patient with which finding?
- ANSWER-Asymmetric red reflex
A patient has chronically dry eyes, sometimes with a
foreign body sensation, burning, and itching. A Schirmer
test is abnormal. What is the suspected cause of this
patient's symptoms?
- ANSWER-Aqueous Deficiency
A teen who has otitis externa has severe swelling of the
external auditory canal that persists after 2 days of
therapy with ototopical antibiotic/corticosteroid drops.
What is the next step in treatment for this child?
- ANSWER-Insert a wick into the external auditory canal
,3|Page
A patient reports tooth pain in a lower molar and the
provider notes a mobile tooth with erythema and edema
of the surrounding tissues without discharge. Which is
the initial course of action by the provider?
- ANSWER-Prescribe amoxicillin and refer to a dentist in
2-3 days
An elderly patient has a permanent loss of the sense of
smell and diminished taste. What will be included in
teaching this patient about managing these symptoms?
- ANSWER-1. The importance of installing smoke
detectors
2. Putting dates on food in the fridge
3. Eating regular meals at scheduled times
A toddler exhibits exotropia of the right eye during a
cover-uncover screen. The primary nurse practitioner will
refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist to initiate which
treatment?
, 4|Page
- ANSWER-Patching of the unaffected eye for 2 hours
each day
An adolescent has localized bleeding of the gums when
brushing the teeth. An exam of the mouth reveals the
presence of plaque and calculus on the teeth which are
not loose. What will the primary care nurse practitioner
recommend?
- ANSWER-Consistently brushing and flossing the teeth
twice daily
A provider is recommending a cerumenolytic for a
patient who has chronic cerumen buildup. The provider
notes that the patient has dry skin in the ear canal.
Which preparation is FDA approved for this use?
- ANSWER-Carbamide peroxide
A parent asks about ways to promote dental health in
school-aged children while on family vacation that are
convenient while camping and picnicking. What will the
primary care nurse practitioner recommend?
