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AANP FNP CERTIFICATION TEST EXAM/
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS/ LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH
EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/ ASSURED PASS!!
A 16-year-old young woman presents to you the day after a "condom break." She
is concerned that she might become pregnant and is asking about emergency
contraception. Appropriate counseling about the use of hormonal emergency
contraception (EC) includes all of the following except:
An established pregnancy will not be interrupted.
There is about a 50% reduction in pregnancy risk with properly-timed use.
There is no increased risk of birth defect if pregnancy occurs.
Ulipristal (ella®) is more effective than levonorgestrel in days 3-5 following
unprotected intercourse. = ANSWER- There is about a 50% reduction in
pregnancy risk with properly-timed use.
A mother brings in her 4-year-old son for a well child visit. The mother explains
that he is recovering from a cold, but he is in generally good health with no
complaints. Upon examination, the NP notices a reddened tympanic membrane but
an absence of any bulge. The NP explains:
A follow-up visit is needed in 2 days to determine if the infection clears.
Antimicrobial therapy with amoxicillin should be initiated.
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Antimicrobial therapy with azithromycin should be initiated.
The benefits of antimicrobial therapy do not outweigh potential risks of adverse
effects and resistance development. = ANSWER- The benefits of antimicrobial
therapy do not outweigh potential risks of adverse effects and resistance
development.
When counseling a mother on how to assess if a newborn is nursing adequately,
the NP advises that the newborn should:
Be able to sleep 2-3 hours between feedings.
Have at least 1-2 bowel movements per day.
Have 6-8 wet diapers per day.
Cease wanting to nurse after about 10 minutes of feeding. = ANSWER- Have 6-8
wet diapers per day.
Major indications that a child could have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) include all of the following except:
Does not readily respond to his/her name on a regular basis.
Symptoms are present before the age of 7 years.
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Exhibits problematic behavior in 2 different settings.
Struggling in school academically. = ANSWER-
Does not readily respond to his/her name on a regular basis.
An appropriate time to educate parents about floor safety (i.e., potential dangers of
what a child can find on the floor) is:
Prior to the time when a child learns to walk.
Prior to the time when the child can roll from tummy-to-back and back-to-tummy.
Around the time the baby can pull to stand.
Prior to child being able to sit solo. = ANSWER- Prior to the time when the child
can roll from tummy-to-back and back-to-tummy.
All of the following would support initial testing for type 2 diabetes mellitus in a
12-year-old overweight child except:
Family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
African ethnicity.
Absence of signs for start of puberty.
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Presence of acanthosis nigricans. = ANSWER- Absence of signs for start of
puberty.
The mother of a 12-month-old son is expected to bring him to clinic for
vaccinations later that day. She asks if she can give him some ibuprofen prior to
the visit to minimize pain and fever from the vaccinations. The NP responds:
Acetaminophen is preferred over ibuprofen.
Ibuprofen should be administered about 1 hour prior to the visit.
Half a dose can be given before the visit and half immediately following the visit.
Antipyretic use is not recommended prior to vaccinations. = ANSWER-
Antipyretic use is not recommended prior to vaccinations.
When counseling parents on 'tummy time' for a newborn, the NP mentions that
tummy time should be encouraged until the infant:
Is able to sit solo.
Can pull up to a standing position.
Can roll from tummy-to-back and back-to-tummy with ease.
AANP FNP CERTIFICATION TEST EXAM/
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS/ LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH
EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/ ASSURED PASS!!
A 16-year-old young woman presents to you the day after a "condom break." She
is concerned that she might become pregnant and is asking about emergency
contraception. Appropriate counseling about the use of hormonal emergency
contraception (EC) includes all of the following except:
An established pregnancy will not be interrupted.
There is about a 50% reduction in pregnancy risk with properly-timed use.
There is no increased risk of birth defect if pregnancy occurs.
Ulipristal (ella®) is more effective than levonorgestrel in days 3-5 following
unprotected intercourse. = ANSWER- There is about a 50% reduction in
pregnancy risk with properly-timed use.
A mother brings in her 4-year-old son for a well child visit. The mother explains
that he is recovering from a cold, but he is in generally good health with no
complaints. Upon examination, the NP notices a reddened tympanic membrane but
an absence of any bulge. The NP explains:
A follow-up visit is needed in 2 days to determine if the infection clears.
Antimicrobial therapy with amoxicillin should be initiated.
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Antimicrobial therapy with azithromycin should be initiated.
The benefits of antimicrobial therapy do not outweigh potential risks of adverse
effects and resistance development. = ANSWER- The benefits of antimicrobial
therapy do not outweigh potential risks of adverse effects and resistance
development.
When counseling a mother on how to assess if a newborn is nursing adequately,
the NP advises that the newborn should:
Be able to sleep 2-3 hours between feedings.
Have at least 1-2 bowel movements per day.
Have 6-8 wet diapers per day.
Cease wanting to nurse after about 10 minutes of feeding. = ANSWER- Have 6-8
wet diapers per day.
Major indications that a child could have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) include all of the following except:
Does not readily respond to his/her name on a regular basis.
Symptoms are present before the age of 7 years.
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Exhibits problematic behavior in 2 different settings.
Struggling in school academically. = ANSWER-
Does not readily respond to his/her name on a regular basis.
An appropriate time to educate parents about floor safety (i.e., potential dangers of
what a child can find on the floor) is:
Prior to the time when a child learns to walk.
Prior to the time when the child can roll from tummy-to-back and back-to-tummy.
Around the time the baby can pull to stand.
Prior to child being able to sit solo. = ANSWER- Prior to the time when the child
can roll from tummy-to-back and back-to-tummy.
All of the following would support initial testing for type 2 diabetes mellitus in a
12-year-old overweight child except:
Family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
African ethnicity.
Absence of signs for start of puberty.
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Presence of acanthosis nigricans. = ANSWER- Absence of signs for start of
puberty.
The mother of a 12-month-old son is expected to bring him to clinic for
vaccinations later that day. She asks if she can give him some ibuprofen prior to
the visit to minimize pain and fever from the vaccinations. The NP responds:
Acetaminophen is preferred over ibuprofen.
Ibuprofen should be administered about 1 hour prior to the visit.
Half a dose can be given before the visit and half immediately following the visit.
Antipyretic use is not recommended prior to vaccinations. = ANSWER-
Antipyretic use is not recommended prior to vaccinations.
When counseling parents on 'tummy time' for a newborn, the NP mentions that
tummy time should be encouraged until the infant:
Is able to sit solo.
Can pull up to a standing position.
Can roll from tummy-to-back and back-to-tummy with ease.
