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ANCC REVIEW QUESTIONS (PMHNP IQ) ANSWERED
UPDATED 2025
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:
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(a) asthma
(b) bee allergy
(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.
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(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.
ANCC REVIEW QUESTIONS (PMHNP IQ) ANSWERED
UPDATED 2025
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:
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(a) asthma
(b) bee allergy
(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.
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(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.
