PSI Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Exam – Latest Update, Multiple Correct
Answers
Study Guide with 100 Relevant Questions and Answers
Prepared for FNP Certification Candidates
July 2025
,Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Practice Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Health Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Professional Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.6 Additional Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Study Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
1
, 1 Introduction
This study guide is designed to help candidates prepare for the PSI Family Nurse Practi-
tioner (FNP) Certification Exam, aligned with the latest 2025 updates from the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practition-
ers Certification Board (AANPCB). It focuses on high-yield, clinically relevant questions
with concise explanations to enhance understanding and retention. The guide includes
100 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions with answers and rationales, covering key
domains such as health assessment, diagnosis, management, pharmacology, and profes-
sional issues. The content is streamlined to reduce unnecessary complexity while ensuring
comprehensive coverage of exam topics.
2 Practice Questions and Answers
This section contains 100 multiple-choice questions reflecting the format and content of
the PSI FNP Certification Exam. Each question includes four answer choices, with the
correct answer(s) and a detailed rationale to reinforce clinical reasoning. Questions are
organized by domain to align with the exam blueprint.
2.1 Health Assessment
1. A 45-year-old male presents with chest pain for 2 hours. Which finding is most
concerning during the physical exam?
A. Blood pressure 140/90 mmHg
B. Heart rate 88 bpm
C. Diaphoresis and pallor
D. Temperature 37.2°C
Answer: C. Diaphoresis and pallor
Rationale: Diaphoresis and pallor are red flags for acute coronary syndrome, indi-
cating possible myocardial ischemia. These findings warrant urgent evaluation, un-
like hypertension or mild tachycardia, which are less specific.[](https://nursing.uworld.com/fnp/sam
questions/)
2. A 30-year-old female reports fatigue and weight gain. Which thyroid exam finding
suggests hypothyroidism?
A. Exophthalmos
B. Goiter ;EA
C. Bruit
D. Tremor
Answer: B. Goiter
Rationale: Hypothyroidism often presents with a goiter due to thyroid gland en-
largement. Exophthalmos is associated with hyperthyroidism, while bruits and
tremors are not typical thyroid findings.
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Exam – Latest Update, Multiple Correct
Answers
Study Guide with 100 Relevant Questions and Answers
Prepared for FNP Certification Candidates
July 2025
,Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Practice Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Health Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Professional Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.6 Additional Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Study Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
1
, 1 Introduction
This study guide is designed to help candidates prepare for the PSI Family Nurse Practi-
tioner (FNP) Certification Exam, aligned with the latest 2025 updates from the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practition-
ers Certification Board (AANPCB). It focuses on high-yield, clinically relevant questions
with concise explanations to enhance understanding and retention. The guide includes
100 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions with answers and rationales, covering key
domains such as health assessment, diagnosis, management, pharmacology, and profes-
sional issues. The content is streamlined to reduce unnecessary complexity while ensuring
comprehensive coverage of exam topics.
2 Practice Questions and Answers
This section contains 100 multiple-choice questions reflecting the format and content of
the PSI FNP Certification Exam. Each question includes four answer choices, with the
correct answer(s) and a detailed rationale to reinforce clinical reasoning. Questions are
organized by domain to align with the exam blueprint.
2.1 Health Assessment
1. A 45-year-old male presents with chest pain for 2 hours. Which finding is most
concerning during the physical exam?
A. Blood pressure 140/90 mmHg
B. Heart rate 88 bpm
C. Diaphoresis and pallor
D. Temperature 37.2°C
Answer: C. Diaphoresis and pallor
Rationale: Diaphoresis and pallor are red flags for acute coronary syndrome, indi-
cating possible myocardial ischemia. These findings warrant urgent evaluation, un-
like hypertension or mild tachycardia, which are less specific.[](https://nursing.uworld.com/fnp/sam
questions/)
2. A 30-year-old female reports fatigue and weight gain. Which thyroid exam finding
suggests hypothyroidism?
A. Exophthalmos
B. Goiter ;EA
C. Bruit
D. Tremor
Answer: B. Goiter
Rationale: Hypothyroidism often presents with a goiter due to thyroid gland en-
largement. Exophthalmos is associated with hyperthyroidism, while bruits and
tremors are not typical thyroid findings.
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