COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+ ANCC FAMILY NURSING
PRACTITIONER 2026
What causes oral hairy leukoplakia? - correct answerEBV
Koplik's spot - correct answerclusters of small red papules with white centers located on
the buccal mucosa by the lower molars (o = kopliks)
Prodromic viral of measles appears 2-3 days before the rash
Geographic tongue - correct answerinflammatory disorder that usually appears on top
and side of the tongue
multiple fissures and irreregular smoother areas on its surface that make it look like a
topographic map
Cheilosis - correct answerpainful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth
Peritonsillar abscess - correct answersevere sore throat, difficulty swallowing, trismus,
and muffled "hot potato" voice
abscess displaces the uvula
pterygium - correct answeryellow, triangular thickening of the conjunctiva that extends
across the cornea on the nasal side
Pinguecula - correct answeryellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva next to the
cornea
Chalazion - correct answerchronic inflammation of the meibomian gland
hordeolum (stye) - correct answerstye
abscess of a hair follicle and sebaceous gland on the eyelid
High risk factors for hearing loss in premature baby - correct answerHEARS
Hyperbilirubinemia
Ear infection frequency
low Apgar scores
exposure to Rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis
Seizures
,diabetic retinopathy - correct answercotton wool spots
Normal intraocular pressure - correct answer8-21mm Hg
Intermittent Esotropia - correct answercommon in infants younger than 20 weeks
resolves spontaneously
refer if present after 20 weeks
Kawasaki Disease - correct answerhigh fever, enlarged lymph nodes, conjunctivitis, dry,
cracked lips
strawberry tongue
most cases under 5 years of age
pharyngitis - correct answeracute infection of the pharynx
stuffy nose, rhinitis with clear mucus, and watery eyes
allergic rhinitis - correct answerinflammatory changes of the nasal mucosa due to an
allergy response
most common sign: transverse nasal crease (allergic salute)
tonsillitis - correct answerinflammation of the tonsils
sore throat, difficulty swallowing, tender lymph nodes
Treatment for otitis externa - correct answerUse aluminum acetate solution PRN
(provides soothing, effective relief of minor skin irritations and inflammation)
keep water out of the ear
Polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone suspension drops QID x 7 days and/or ofloxacin
drops
Bullous Myringitis - correct answersmall, fluid-filled blisters form on the eardrum
First permanent teeth to erupt - correct answerfirst molars at about 6 years of age
viral keratoconjunctivitis - correct answerpink eye
treatment- symptomatic
cold compresses and slightly chilled artificial tears
avoid touching eyes, haring towels, frequent eye washing
children should not attend school until symptoms resolve
what causes viral keratoconjunctivits? - correct answeradenovirus
contagious for 10-12 days
self limiting
Transmission of sound through the ear - correct answer1. sound waves are collected in
the pinna
2. transmission of vibrations through the hammer, anvil and stirrup
, 3.nerve impulses stimulate in the inner ear
4. vibrations are transmitted of the cerebral cortex auditory center
5.sound is interpreted by the cerebral cortex
Ishihara chart - correct answerscreening a patient for colour blindness
Tx for otitis media - correct answer1st line- amoxicillin
blepharitis - correct answerchronic condition caused by inflammation of the eyelids
contact lens keratitis - correct answereye pain, redness, excessive tearing, lesion on the
cornea
1st line- topical abx
primary angle-closure glaucoma - correct answersudden blockage of the aqueous
humor
increased intraocular pressure
Acute Rhinosinusitis - correct answerinflammation of the mucosal lining of nasal
passages, lasting up to 4 weeks, caused by allergens
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis - correct answersecondary bacterial infection, usually
following viral URI
Diseases caused by S. pneumoniae - correct answerCOMPS
Conjunctivitis
Otitis media
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Sinusitis
Diseases caused by H. influenza - correct answerCOMPS
Conjunctivitis
Otitis media
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Sinusitis
Common features of ABRS - correct answerfever and symptoms duration of more than
10 days
maxillary toothache
initial symptom improvement and then worsening of symptoms (double sickening)
cacosmia (sense of bad odor in the nose)
unilateral facial pain
7 day tx is the best