AANP FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024 /
ACTUAL 400+ EXAM QUESTIONS/ AANPFNP
EXAM PACK/2024-2025
If your hospital client is in the catarrhal stage of pertussis, upon examination you
would findwhich of the following? - RIGHT ANS:->>You would find mild upper
respiratory symptoms with cough. And mild conjunctival injection.It is really
indistinguishable from the common cold.
What would NOT be considered a typical finding in a geriatric hospital client? -
RIGHT ANS:->> Low frequency hearing loss. A typical finding in a geriatric
hospital clientwould be a high frequency hearing loss. The speaking voice is
highfrequency.
Degenerative changes of the ossicles, fewer auditory neurons and atrophy of the hair
cells results in sensorineural hearing loss.
Typical findings in a geriatric hospital client? - RIGHT ANS:->>Thinner
epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers of skin, bright purple-colored patches
onthe forearms and hands, opaque white ring at the periphery of the cornea
Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration - RIGHT ANS:-
>>Tobaccouse, aging, sun exposure and family history
,Pregnancy Category A Drugs - RIGHT ANS:->>Vitamins and levothyroxine
Pregnancy Category B Drugs - RIGHT ANS:->>Acetaminophen, ibuprofen,
penicillins, cephalosporins, and azithromycin and erythromycin
antibiotics.
A geriatric hospital client who has a 40 pack-year smoking history complains of
painful cramping in the leg muscles that occurs after walking for 20 minutes. After
taking acomplete history and performing a physical exam,an NP decides that the
most likelydiagnosis is? - RIGHT ANS:->>Intermittentclaudication
What is a common cause of acne? - RIGHT ANS:->>Increase in androgens
In a 19-year-old who presents with a sore throat and anterior cervical
adenopathy, which causative agent would be suspected? - RIGHT ANS:-
>>Group Abeta-hemolytic Streptococcus
When completing the initial assessment for depression in geriatric adults,the NP
should evaluate? - RIGHT ANS:->>Mental status exam
What is the most common risk factor for developing severe hyperbilirubinemia in
the newborn? - RIGHT ANS:->>Blood incompatibilitywith the mother
,Which trimester of pregnancy is a woman with a fundal heightmeasurement at the
umbilicus? - RIGHT ANS:->>Second
Which of the following conditions exacerbate urinary incontinence? -
RIGHT ANS:->> Impacted stool and atrophic vaginitis
An adult hospital client presents with a 2-day history of intermittent stabbing chest
pain that worsens with deep breaths. The hospital client reports a nonproductive
cough and no fever for several days, and denies trauma,palpitations or GI
symptoms. VS normal. Lungs are clear, heart soundsnormal. PE reveals localized
chest wall tenderness at the costal margin.EKG and CXR normal. The most likely
diagnosis is? - RIGHT ANS:->> Costchondritis
The most common skin cancer is? –
RIGHT ANS:->>Basal cell carcinoma
What is true regarding depression in the elderly? - RIGHT ANS:-
>>Depressioncan be induced by prescribed and OTC medications
Acute otitis media has what characteristics? - RIGHT ANS:->>Loss ofossicular
landmarks on the TM
, What constellations of symptoms, lasting more than 3 months, is MOSTcommon
in fibromyalgia? - RIGHT ANS:->>Diffuse pain, sleep abnormality,fatigue
An adult male is seen for an initial visit. He denies tobacco, drug, or ETOH use. He
has a sedentary lifestyle and no family history of DM. VSnormal, BMI = 31. What
diabetes screening tests would an NP order? - RIGHT ANS:->>Fasting plasma
glucose
An adolescent presents for a preparticipation athlete exam. In determiningclearance
for participation in sports, what should be considered? - RIGHT ANS:-
>>Characteristics of the sport
Urinary and bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and leg weakness orfoot drop are
signs of? - RIGHT ANS:->>Cauda equina syndrome
The NP would suspect what person to be at the highest risk for Rocky Mountain
spotted fever? - RIGHT ANS:->>A 40-year old male who is living ina wooded
area raising dogs
What condition is associated with the development of type 2 DM? -
RIGHT ANS:->>Delivery of a neonate weighing 9 lb or greater
What condition is a risk factor for development of DVT and PE? -
ACTUAL 400+ EXAM QUESTIONS/ AANPFNP
EXAM PACK/2024-2025
If your hospital client is in the catarrhal stage of pertussis, upon examination you
would findwhich of the following? - RIGHT ANS:->>You would find mild upper
respiratory symptoms with cough. And mild conjunctival injection.It is really
indistinguishable from the common cold.
What would NOT be considered a typical finding in a geriatric hospital client? -
RIGHT ANS:->> Low frequency hearing loss. A typical finding in a geriatric
hospital clientwould be a high frequency hearing loss. The speaking voice is
highfrequency.
Degenerative changes of the ossicles, fewer auditory neurons and atrophy of the hair
cells results in sensorineural hearing loss.
Typical findings in a geriatric hospital client? - RIGHT ANS:->>Thinner
epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers of skin, bright purple-colored patches
onthe forearms and hands, opaque white ring at the periphery of the cornea
Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration - RIGHT ANS:-
>>Tobaccouse, aging, sun exposure and family history
,Pregnancy Category A Drugs - RIGHT ANS:->>Vitamins and levothyroxine
Pregnancy Category B Drugs - RIGHT ANS:->>Acetaminophen, ibuprofen,
penicillins, cephalosporins, and azithromycin and erythromycin
antibiotics.
A geriatric hospital client who has a 40 pack-year smoking history complains of
painful cramping in the leg muscles that occurs after walking for 20 minutes. After
taking acomplete history and performing a physical exam,an NP decides that the
most likelydiagnosis is? - RIGHT ANS:->>Intermittentclaudication
What is a common cause of acne? - RIGHT ANS:->>Increase in androgens
In a 19-year-old who presents with a sore throat and anterior cervical
adenopathy, which causative agent would be suspected? - RIGHT ANS:-
>>Group Abeta-hemolytic Streptococcus
When completing the initial assessment for depression in geriatric adults,the NP
should evaluate? - RIGHT ANS:->>Mental status exam
What is the most common risk factor for developing severe hyperbilirubinemia in
the newborn? - RIGHT ANS:->>Blood incompatibilitywith the mother
,Which trimester of pregnancy is a woman with a fundal heightmeasurement at the
umbilicus? - RIGHT ANS:->>Second
Which of the following conditions exacerbate urinary incontinence? -
RIGHT ANS:->> Impacted stool and atrophic vaginitis
An adult hospital client presents with a 2-day history of intermittent stabbing chest
pain that worsens with deep breaths. The hospital client reports a nonproductive
cough and no fever for several days, and denies trauma,palpitations or GI
symptoms. VS normal. Lungs are clear, heart soundsnormal. PE reveals localized
chest wall tenderness at the costal margin.EKG and CXR normal. The most likely
diagnosis is? - RIGHT ANS:->> Costchondritis
The most common skin cancer is? –
RIGHT ANS:->>Basal cell carcinoma
What is true regarding depression in the elderly? - RIGHT ANS:-
>>Depressioncan be induced by prescribed and OTC medications
Acute otitis media has what characteristics? - RIGHT ANS:->>Loss ofossicular
landmarks on the TM
, What constellations of symptoms, lasting more than 3 months, is MOSTcommon
in fibromyalgia? - RIGHT ANS:->>Diffuse pain, sleep abnormality,fatigue
An adult male is seen for an initial visit. He denies tobacco, drug, or ETOH use. He
has a sedentary lifestyle and no family history of DM. VSnormal, BMI = 31. What
diabetes screening tests would an NP order? - RIGHT ANS:->>Fasting plasma
glucose
An adolescent presents for a preparticipation athlete exam. In determiningclearance
for participation in sports, what should be considered? - RIGHT ANS:-
>>Characteristics of the sport
Urinary and bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and leg weakness orfoot drop are
signs of? - RIGHT ANS:->>Cauda equina syndrome
The NP would suspect what person to be at the highest risk for Rocky Mountain
spotted fever? - RIGHT ANS:->>A 40-year old male who is living ina wooded
area raising dogs
What condition is associated with the development of type 2 DM? -
RIGHT ANS:->>Delivery of a neonate weighing 9 lb or greater
What condition is a risk factor for development of DVT and PE? -
