Leik FNP Practice Exam Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Review with Practice Questions and Answers
1. What are the signs and symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Weight loss, edema, and hypertension
Hypotension, hyperalbuminemia, and excessive urine output
Hypertension, proteinuria, and edema
Abdominal cramping and weight loss
2. A patient presents with right lower quadrant pain and a positive psoas sign.
What condition should the nurse practitioner suspect?
acute appendicitis
inguinal hernia
gastric ulcer
cholecystitis
3. In epidemiological studies, where does Hashimoto's disease most commonly
occur?
Older men
Smokers
Obese individuals
Middle-aged to older women
4. In a clinical scenario, if a young premigravida presents with edema of the
face and upper extremities, what should be the immediate nursing
intervention?
, Schedule an ultrasound to check fetal development.
Administer diuretics to alleviate swelling.
Encourage increased fluid intake to reduce edema.
Monitor blood pressure and assess for other signs of preeclampsia.
5. Describe how ibuprofen can affect a patient with hypertension who is taking
diuretics.
Ibuprofen enhances renal prostaglandins, thereby improving diuretic
efficacy.
Ibuprofen can inhibit renal prostaglandins, which may reduce the
effectiveness of diuretics in managing hypertension.
Ibuprofen has no impact on diuretics or hypertension.
Ibuprofen increases blood pressure, counteracting the effects of
diuretics.
6. Why are beta blockers typically avoided in patients with emphysema?
Beta blockers are the first-line treatment for emphysema.
Beta blockers can cause bronchoconstriction, which may worsen
respiratory symptoms in emphysema patients.
Beta blockers have no effect on respiratory function.
Beta blockers are ineffective in lowering blood pressure.
7. What is the primary function of an agent designated in a durable power of
attorney?
To provide emotional support to the patient
To make legally binding decisions on behalf of the patient
, To make decisions only regarding medical treatment
To manage the patient's social media accounts
8. Which antihypertensive medication has beneficial effects for an elderly white
female with osteoporosis?
Diuretics
ACE
Beta-blockers
CCB
9. What is the primary motivation behind the behavior of individuals with
Munchausen syndrome?
To seek genuine medical treatment
To gain attention from health care providers
To avoid responsibilities
To fulfill a need for social interaction
10. Describe the significance of Tanner stage III in male sexual development.
Tanner stage III is when the testes begin to descend.
Tanner stage III signifies the onset of puberty with no physical
changes.
Tanner stage III is characterized by the development of secondary
sexual characteristics only.
Tanner stage III indicates that the penis grows more in length than
in width, marking a key phase in male sexual maturation.
, 11. Describe the implications of a durable power of attorney in healthcare
decision-making.
A durable power of attorney requires the patient's spouse to approve
all decisions.
A durable power of attorney can be revoked at any time without
notice.
A durable power of attorney allows an agent to make legally
binding healthcare decisions for the patient when they are unable
to do so themselves.
A durable power of attorney only applies to financial decisions.
12. Recurrent dysphonia, stridor and airway obstruction, associated with HPV
recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
laryngeal cancer
vocal fold nodules
vocal fold polyps
13. Describe the significance of measuring creatinine levels in evaluating renal
function.
Creatinine levels are irrelevant to kidney health.
Creatinine levels indicate the presence of infections in the kidneys.
Creatinine is used to assess liver function.
Measuring creatinine levels helps determine how well the kidneys
are filtering waste from the blood.
14. What is the best intervention for a 35-year-old primigravida with abnormal
triple screen results indicating low alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high
Review with Practice Questions and Answers
1. What are the signs and symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Weight loss, edema, and hypertension
Hypotension, hyperalbuminemia, and excessive urine output
Hypertension, proteinuria, and edema
Abdominal cramping and weight loss
2. A patient presents with right lower quadrant pain and a positive psoas sign.
What condition should the nurse practitioner suspect?
acute appendicitis
inguinal hernia
gastric ulcer
cholecystitis
3. In epidemiological studies, where does Hashimoto's disease most commonly
occur?
Older men
Smokers
Obese individuals
Middle-aged to older women
4. In a clinical scenario, if a young premigravida presents with edema of the
face and upper extremities, what should be the immediate nursing
intervention?
, Schedule an ultrasound to check fetal development.
Administer diuretics to alleviate swelling.
Encourage increased fluid intake to reduce edema.
Monitor blood pressure and assess for other signs of preeclampsia.
5. Describe how ibuprofen can affect a patient with hypertension who is taking
diuretics.
Ibuprofen enhances renal prostaglandins, thereby improving diuretic
efficacy.
Ibuprofen can inhibit renal prostaglandins, which may reduce the
effectiveness of diuretics in managing hypertension.
Ibuprofen has no impact on diuretics or hypertension.
Ibuprofen increases blood pressure, counteracting the effects of
diuretics.
6. Why are beta blockers typically avoided in patients with emphysema?
Beta blockers are the first-line treatment for emphysema.
Beta blockers can cause bronchoconstriction, which may worsen
respiratory symptoms in emphysema patients.
Beta blockers have no effect on respiratory function.
Beta blockers are ineffective in lowering blood pressure.
7. What is the primary function of an agent designated in a durable power of
attorney?
To provide emotional support to the patient
To make legally binding decisions on behalf of the patient
, To make decisions only regarding medical treatment
To manage the patient's social media accounts
8. Which antihypertensive medication has beneficial effects for an elderly white
female with osteoporosis?
Diuretics
ACE
Beta-blockers
CCB
9. What is the primary motivation behind the behavior of individuals with
Munchausen syndrome?
To seek genuine medical treatment
To gain attention from health care providers
To avoid responsibilities
To fulfill a need for social interaction
10. Describe the significance of Tanner stage III in male sexual development.
Tanner stage III is when the testes begin to descend.
Tanner stage III signifies the onset of puberty with no physical
changes.
Tanner stage III is characterized by the development of secondary
sexual characteristics only.
Tanner stage III indicates that the penis grows more in length than
in width, marking a key phase in male sexual maturation.
, 11. Describe the implications of a durable power of attorney in healthcare
decision-making.
A durable power of attorney requires the patient's spouse to approve
all decisions.
A durable power of attorney can be revoked at any time without
notice.
A durable power of attorney allows an agent to make legally
binding healthcare decisions for the patient when they are unable
to do so themselves.
A durable power of attorney only applies to financial decisions.
12. Recurrent dysphonia, stridor and airway obstruction, associated with HPV
recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
laryngeal cancer
vocal fold nodules
vocal fold polyps
13. Describe the significance of measuring creatinine levels in evaluating renal
function.
Creatinine levels are irrelevant to kidney health.
Creatinine levels indicate the presence of infections in the kidneys.
Creatinine is used to assess liver function.
Measuring creatinine levels helps determine how well the kidneys
are filtering waste from the blood.
14. What is the best intervention for a 35-year-old primigravida with abnormal
triple screen results indicating low alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high
