ANCC PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS LATEST
EDITION 2025-2026
In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood
studies show:
(a) macrocytic normochromic
(b) microcytic hypochromic
(c) normochromic normocytic
(d) pancytopenic hypocytic - CORRECT ANSWERS-
(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
(c) otitis media
(d) psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-(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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-(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?
(a) Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
(b) Cystocele present.
(c) Palpable ovary.
(d) Pessary in place. - CORRECT ANSWERS-(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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-(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?
(a) Comorbidities and length of exposure.
(b) Location and event intensity.
(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
(d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-(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.
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS LATEST
EDITION 2025-2026
In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood
studies show:
(a) macrocytic normochromic
(b) microcytic hypochromic
(c) normochromic normocytic
(d) pancytopenic hypocytic - CORRECT ANSWERS-
(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
(c) otitis media
(d) psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-(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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-(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?
(a) Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
(b) Cystocele present.
(c) Palpable ovary.
(d) Pessary in place. - CORRECT ANSWERS-(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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-(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?
(a) Comorbidities and length of exposure.
(b) Location and event intensity.
(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
(d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-(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.
