PSI FNP Certification Exam
Newest Edition with Verified Q&A
Comprehensive Study Guide with 100 Relevant Questions and
Answers
Prepared for Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Candidates
July 2025
,Contents
1 Exam Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Preparation Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Verified Practice Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
1
, 1 Exam Overview
This study guide is tailored for the PSI Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification
Exam, administered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The exam assesses clinical knowledge
across the lifespan, covering primary care for prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, el-
derly, and frail elderly populations. The AANP exam consists of 150 multiple-choice
questions (135 scored, 15 unscored) with a 3-hour time limit, requiring a scaled score
of 500 to pass. The ANCC exam includes 175 questions (150 scored, 25 unscored) with
a 3.5-hour time limit, requiring a scaled score of 350 to pass. This guide provides 100
verified practice questions with answers and concise explanations to support effective
preparation.
2 Preparation Strategies
To succeed on the FNP certification exam:
• Prioritize high-yield topics: health assessment, pharmacology, and disease manage-
ment across body systems.
• Practice with realistic, verified questions to master the exam format.
• Review clinical guidelines, focusing on female disorders, thyroid conditions, and
dermatology, as emphasized in AANP exams.
• Utilize resources like practice tests and flashcards for targeted review.
• Manage time effectively, aiming for approximately 1 minute per question during
the exam.
3 Verified Practice Questions and Answers
The following 100 questions reflect the content and format of the PSI FNP certification
exam, covering key domains: assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation. Each
question includes four answer choices, with the correct answer and a concise explanation,
verified for accuracy.
1. A 50-year-old female presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intol-
erance. What is the most likely thyroid condition?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Thyroiditis
D. Thyroid cancer
Answer: B. Hypothyroidism Explanation: Fatigue, weight gain, and cold
2
Newest Edition with Verified Q&A
Comprehensive Study Guide with 100 Relevant Questions and
Answers
Prepared for Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Candidates
July 2025
,Contents
1 Exam Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Preparation Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Verified Practice Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
1
, 1 Exam Overview
This study guide is tailored for the PSI Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification
Exam, administered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The exam assesses clinical knowledge
across the lifespan, covering primary care for prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, el-
derly, and frail elderly populations. The AANP exam consists of 150 multiple-choice
questions (135 scored, 15 unscored) with a 3-hour time limit, requiring a scaled score
of 500 to pass. The ANCC exam includes 175 questions (150 scored, 25 unscored) with
a 3.5-hour time limit, requiring a scaled score of 350 to pass. This guide provides 100
verified practice questions with answers and concise explanations to support effective
preparation.
2 Preparation Strategies
To succeed on the FNP certification exam:
• Prioritize high-yield topics: health assessment, pharmacology, and disease manage-
ment across body systems.
• Practice with realistic, verified questions to master the exam format.
• Review clinical guidelines, focusing on female disorders, thyroid conditions, and
dermatology, as emphasized in AANP exams.
• Utilize resources like practice tests and flashcards for targeted review.
• Manage time effectively, aiming for approximately 1 minute per question during
the exam.
3 Verified Practice Questions and Answers
The following 100 questions reflect the content and format of the PSI FNP certification
exam, covering key domains: assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation. Each
question includes four answer choices, with the correct answer and a concise explanation,
verified for accuracy.
1. A 50-year-old female presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intol-
erance. What is the most likely thyroid condition?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Thyroiditis
D. Thyroid cancer
Answer: B. Hypothyroidism Explanation: Fatigue, weight gain, and cold
2
