ANCC Practice Questions with Correct
Answers
In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show:
(a) macrocytic normochromic
(b) microcytic hypochromic
(c) normochromic normocytic
(d) pancytopenic hypocytic - ANSWER-(a) normochromic normocytic
A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin
brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria
and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors that put the patient
at risk for eczema are a family history of eczema, a personal history of allergic
rhinitis, and a history of:
(a) asthma
(b) bee allergy
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,(c) otitis media
(d) psoriasis - ANSWER-(a) asthma
A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower extremities. The adult-gerontology
primary care nurse practitioner assesses for ankle clonus by:
(a) firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus.
(b) flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the Achilles
tendon with the percussion hammer.
(c) sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this position while supporting the
knee.
(d) stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with
the sharp end of the percussion hammer. - ANSWER-(c) sharply dorsiflexing the
foot and maintaining this position while supporting the knee.
A 70-year-old, female patient is having her yearly evaluation. The adult-gerontology
primary care nurse practitioner gives which physical examination finding the
highest priority for immediate treatment?
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,(a) Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
(b) Cystocele present.
(c) Palpable ovary.
(d) Pessary in place. - ANSWER-(c) Palpable ovary.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner reminds a 16-year-old, male
patient who just received his driver's license to wear a seat belt at all times when in
a car. The patient replies that he does not need to wear a seat belt, because nothing
will happen to him if he is involved in an automobile collision. According to the
health belief model, what chief component does the patient lack?
(a) Enabling factors.
(b) Motivation.
(c) Perceived role conflict.
(d) Perceived severity. - ANSWER-(d) Perceived severity.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner treats several patients for
biological exposure. In the patients' records, the nurse practitioner documents
which epidemiological factors for each exposure?
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, (a) Comorbidities and length of exposure.
(b) Location and event intensity.
(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
(d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. - ANSWER-(c) Mode of
transmission and incubation.
When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-
gerontology primary care nurse practitioner:
(a) concludes that the study proves the hypothesis.
(b) excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this
information.
(c) recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice.
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Answers
In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show:
(a) macrocytic normochromic
(b) microcytic hypochromic
(c) normochromic normocytic
(d) pancytopenic hypocytic - ANSWER-(a) normochromic normocytic
A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin
brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria
and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors that put the patient
at risk for eczema are a family history of eczema, a personal history of allergic
rhinitis, and a history of:
(a) asthma
(b) bee allergy
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,(c) otitis media
(d) psoriasis - ANSWER-(a) asthma
A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower extremities. The adult-gerontology
primary care nurse practitioner assesses for ankle clonus by:
(a) firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus.
(b) flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the Achilles
tendon with the percussion hammer.
(c) sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this position while supporting the
knee.
(d) stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with
the sharp end of the percussion hammer. - ANSWER-(c) sharply dorsiflexing the
foot and maintaining this position while supporting the knee.
A 70-year-old, female patient is having her yearly evaluation. The adult-gerontology
primary care nurse practitioner gives which physical examination finding the
highest priority for immediate treatment?
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,(a) Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
(b) Cystocele present.
(c) Palpable ovary.
(d) Pessary in place. - ANSWER-(c) Palpable ovary.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner reminds a 16-year-old, male
patient who just received his driver's license to wear a seat belt at all times when in
a car. The patient replies that he does not need to wear a seat belt, because nothing
will happen to him if he is involved in an automobile collision. According to the
health belief model, what chief component does the patient lack?
(a) Enabling factors.
(b) Motivation.
(c) Perceived role conflict.
(d) Perceived severity. - ANSWER-(d) Perceived severity.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner treats several patients for
biological exposure. In the patients' records, the nurse practitioner documents
which epidemiological factors for each exposure?
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, (a) Comorbidities and length of exposure.
(b) Location and event intensity.
(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
(d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. - ANSWER-(c) Mode of
transmission and incubation.
When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-
gerontology primary care nurse practitioner:
(a) concludes that the study proves the hypothesis.
(b) excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this
information.
(c) recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice.
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