AANP FNP Certification Exam 2024 Study
Guide Questions And Answers 2025
Diastolic murmurs - Correct Answer-All diastolic murmurs are pathological.
Murmur Grades - Correct Answer-Grades I-barely, II-audible, III-clearly audible, IV-first time
thrill, V-Steth edge, VI-entire steth.
Fundal height at 12 weeks - Correct Answer-Fundal Height 12 weeks above symphysis pubis.
Fundus at 16 weeks - Correct Answer-Fundus 16 weeks between symphysis pubis and umbilicus.
Fundus at 20 weeks - Correct Answer-Fundus at 20 weeks is at umbilicus.
Normal fundal height variation - Correct Answer-2 cm more or less from number of weeks
gestation is normal if more or less order US.
3 month old infant with down syndrome - Correct Answer-Pale conjunctiva but otherwise
healthy. Low HCT. Additional test: Iron, TIBC.
TSH and T4 levels after 3 months of synthroid - Correct Answer-TSH increased, T4 normal,
increase medication.
,Assessing cognitive function - Correct Answer-3 ways to assess cognitive function in patient with
signs/symptoms of memory loss: Mini mental exam.
4 month old with strabismus - Correct Answer-Tell her it is normal.
4 month old won't keep anything down - Correct Answer-Look at the growth chart.
6 month old closed anterior fontanel - Correct Answer-X-ray.
Abnormal cells on PAP - Correct Answer-Refer for Colposcopy.
CAGE acronym - Correct Answer-Cut down, Annoyed by criticism, Guilty about drinking, Eye
opener drink.
Causes of tachycardia - Correct Answer-Fever, Anemia, Hypotension.
Cranial nerves for extraocular movements - Correct Answer-CN 3, 4, 6.
Definition of metabolic syndrome - Correct Answer-Cluster of conditions that increase risk of
heart disease, stroke, diabetes.
Diagnosing trichomoniasis - Correct Answer-Wet prep.
Elderly with atrophic vaginitis - Correct Answer-Pelvic US.
Epistaxis location - Correct Answer-Kiesselbach's triangle, located in the anterior septum.
,Diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis - Correct Answer-Urinalysis and culture.
GERD treatment - Correct Answer-H2 is first line, give hs.
Grade 3 cells on Pap treatment - Correct Answer-LEEP excision.
Fingernail hematoma treatment - Correct Answer-Drill hole and drain blood.
Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy - Correct Answer-Salpingitis, or history of abortion, PID.
Koplick spots - Correct Answer-Measles (rubeola). Grains of salt lesions inside mouth in
Measles.
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease - Correct Answer-Avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral head.
Lipid level of 1500 - Correct Answer-Increased risk for pancreatitis.
Low HGB, Low HCT, High MCV - Correct Answer-Indicates macrocytic anemia, B12 deficiency.
BPH digital exam findings - Correct Answer-Prostate feels enlarged, symmetrical, smooth.
HTN, CAD, absent pedal pulses - Correct Answer-Indicates arterial insufficiency.
McMurray's Sign - Correct Answer-(+) palpable or audible click while extending with varus stress
indicates meniscus tears.
Lachman's Test - Correct Answer-Pivot shift test (ACL tear).
, Newborn with foot turned in - Correct Answer-Refer to orthopedist.
Osgood-Schlatter disease - Correct Answer-Knee pain. Inflammation or irritation of the tibia at
its point of attachment with the patellar tendon.
Memory issues in patient - Correct Answer-Indicates trouble remembering tasks and trouble
with organization.
Alzheimer's - Correct Answer-A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects memory and
cognitive function.
Barrett's Esophagus - Correct Answer-A condition where the lining of the esophagus changes
due to damage from acid reflux.
Tinea Corporis - Correct Answer-A fungal infection characterized by an erythematous
maculopapular rash with center clearing and scaling.
Varicocele - Correct Answer-A condition indicated by a 'bag of worms' appearance, typically
affecting the scrotum.
Atopic Dermatitis - Correct Answer-A chronic inflammatory skin condition often associated with
other diseases like asthma.
Endometrial Biopsy - Correct Answer-A procedure needed to screen for cancer in patients with
bleeding after menopause.
Infertility - Correct Answer-Increased risk condition for patients with a history of Pelvic
Inflammatory Disease (PID).
Guide Questions And Answers 2025
Diastolic murmurs - Correct Answer-All diastolic murmurs are pathological.
Murmur Grades - Correct Answer-Grades I-barely, II-audible, III-clearly audible, IV-first time
thrill, V-Steth edge, VI-entire steth.
Fundal height at 12 weeks - Correct Answer-Fundal Height 12 weeks above symphysis pubis.
Fundus at 16 weeks - Correct Answer-Fundus 16 weeks between symphysis pubis and umbilicus.
Fundus at 20 weeks - Correct Answer-Fundus at 20 weeks is at umbilicus.
Normal fundal height variation - Correct Answer-2 cm more or less from number of weeks
gestation is normal if more or less order US.
3 month old infant with down syndrome - Correct Answer-Pale conjunctiva but otherwise
healthy. Low HCT. Additional test: Iron, TIBC.
TSH and T4 levels after 3 months of synthroid - Correct Answer-TSH increased, T4 normal,
increase medication.
,Assessing cognitive function - Correct Answer-3 ways to assess cognitive function in patient with
signs/symptoms of memory loss: Mini mental exam.
4 month old with strabismus - Correct Answer-Tell her it is normal.
4 month old won't keep anything down - Correct Answer-Look at the growth chart.
6 month old closed anterior fontanel - Correct Answer-X-ray.
Abnormal cells on PAP - Correct Answer-Refer for Colposcopy.
CAGE acronym - Correct Answer-Cut down, Annoyed by criticism, Guilty about drinking, Eye
opener drink.
Causes of tachycardia - Correct Answer-Fever, Anemia, Hypotension.
Cranial nerves for extraocular movements - Correct Answer-CN 3, 4, 6.
Definition of metabolic syndrome - Correct Answer-Cluster of conditions that increase risk of
heart disease, stroke, diabetes.
Diagnosing trichomoniasis - Correct Answer-Wet prep.
Elderly with atrophic vaginitis - Correct Answer-Pelvic US.
Epistaxis location - Correct Answer-Kiesselbach's triangle, located in the anterior septum.
,Diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis - Correct Answer-Urinalysis and culture.
GERD treatment - Correct Answer-H2 is first line, give hs.
Grade 3 cells on Pap treatment - Correct Answer-LEEP excision.
Fingernail hematoma treatment - Correct Answer-Drill hole and drain blood.
Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy - Correct Answer-Salpingitis, or history of abortion, PID.
Koplick spots - Correct Answer-Measles (rubeola). Grains of salt lesions inside mouth in
Measles.
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease - Correct Answer-Avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral head.
Lipid level of 1500 - Correct Answer-Increased risk for pancreatitis.
Low HGB, Low HCT, High MCV - Correct Answer-Indicates macrocytic anemia, B12 deficiency.
BPH digital exam findings - Correct Answer-Prostate feels enlarged, symmetrical, smooth.
HTN, CAD, absent pedal pulses - Correct Answer-Indicates arterial insufficiency.
McMurray's Sign - Correct Answer-(+) palpable or audible click while extending with varus stress
indicates meniscus tears.
Lachman's Test - Correct Answer-Pivot shift test (ACL tear).
, Newborn with foot turned in - Correct Answer-Refer to orthopedist.
Osgood-Schlatter disease - Correct Answer-Knee pain. Inflammation or irritation of the tibia at
its point of attachment with the patellar tendon.
Memory issues in patient - Correct Answer-Indicates trouble remembering tasks and trouble
with organization.
Alzheimer's - Correct Answer-A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects memory and
cognitive function.
Barrett's Esophagus - Correct Answer-A condition where the lining of the esophagus changes
due to damage from acid reflux.
Tinea Corporis - Correct Answer-A fungal infection characterized by an erythematous
maculopapular rash with center clearing and scaling.
Varicocele - Correct Answer-A condition indicated by a 'bag of worms' appearance, typically
affecting the scrotum.
Atopic Dermatitis - Correct Answer-A chronic inflammatory skin condition often associated with
other diseases like asthma.
Endometrial Biopsy - Correct Answer-A procedure needed to screen for cancer in patients with
bleeding after menopause.
Infertility - Correct Answer-Increased risk condition for patients with a history of Pelvic
Inflammatory Disease (PID).
