FNP PRETEST QUESTIONS
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1. The process by which a professional association confers recognition that
a licensed professional has demonstrated mastery of a specialized body of
knowledge and skills is termed:
A. licensure.
B. quality assurance.
C. certification.
D. policy and procedure.: C
2. 1. A 46 year old female has hypertension and is well managed with propanolol
(Inderal). Which of the following is a beneficial secondary effect of this drug?
A. Improved glycemic control.
B. Improved lipid profile
C. Weight loss
D. Migraine prophylaxis: D
3. What is the recommended timing for gestational diabetes screening?
A. 12-16 weeks gestation
B. 24-28 weeks gestation
C. 30-34 weeks gestation
D. 34-38 weeks gestation: B
4. 19. A patient is 26 weeks pregnant. She presents today with very tender
vesicles on an erythematous base in the genital area. She complains of malaise
and fever and states that she's never felt anything like this before. How soon
should the lesions and symptoms resolve:
A. at delivery
B. in about 3 days
C. in about 14 to 21 days
D. in about 7 days:
5. 20. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate suppression therapy for
chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP)?
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A. doxycycline 100 mg qd
B. nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg qd
C. Bactrim DS (Sulfatrim) qd
D. erythromycin qd: D
6. 4. An 87 year old patient was placed on low dose amlodipine (Norvasc) for
treatment of hypertension and angina. She takes an ASA daily, but, takes no
other medications. What side effects might be expected from taking amolodip-
ine?
A. diarrhea.
B. orthostatic hypotension.
C. decreased heart rate.
D. nocturnal cough.: B. orthostatic hypotension
7. Six weeks gestation is confirmed in a 23 year old, moderately overweight,
patient. She asks the nurse practitioner, "Should I diet so I won't gain too much
baby fat" The nurse practitioner appropriately responds:
A. "It is probably a good idea to lose a few pounds in the first trimester since it
will be harder to control weight gain later."
B. "A weight gain of approximately 25 pounds is ideal for mother and baby."
C. "It doesn't matter how much weight you gain or lose as long as you eat a
well-balanced diet."
D. "Just try to limit your weight gain as much as you comfortably are able.": B
8. When, in childhood, do the frontal sinuses usually present?
A. Birth
B. 2 to 3 years
C. 4 to 6 years
D. 10 to 11 years:
9. A patient presents with sudden onset of "crushing chest pressure," diaphore-
sis, pallor, and extreme weakness. Electrocardiogram and serum enzyme
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changes support a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The nurse
practitioner would expect:
A. widened QRS intervals, AV dissociation, elevated CPK-MP and LDH, and
negative troponin.
B. ST changes, prominent Q wave, elevated CPK-MB and LDH, and cardiac
troponin I.
C. prolonged PR interval, bradycardia, and increased CPK-MB and LDH.
D. peaked T waves, tachycardia, and elevated CPK-MB and LDH, and cardiac
Troponin I.: B
10. Untreated infection with human papilloma virus (HPV-16) increases the fe-
male's risk for:
A. pelvic inflammatory disease.
B. ovarian cancer.
C. infertility
D. cervical cancer.: D
11. 10. Which APRN is the exception to the graduate level preparation require-
ment for certification for advanced practice registered nurses?
A. Advanced practice registered nurses who have completed an approved
educational program prior to implementation of graduate level education are
considered to have met the requirements for advanced practice registered
nursing.
B. Advanced practice registered nurses who plan to practice in a hospital or
other controlled setting are not required to have graduate education.
C. Advanced practice registered nurses who can pass both the American
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Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners (AANP) certification examinations are allowed to practice without
graduate level education.
D. There are no exceptions to the rule requiring graduate education to practice
as an advanced practice registered nurse: A
12. Strabismus is observed in a 13 month old child. The most appropriate action
for the nurse practitioner to take is to:
A. refer the patient to an ophthalmologist.
B. patch the child's affected eye.
C. follow the child closely for 2 more months.
D. teach the patient and parent eye muscle exercises.: A
13. The Dubowitz Clinical Assessment is a:
A. standardized scoring system for assessing gestational age of newborns.
B. scale developed for rating the newborn's appearance, heart rate, reflexes,
activity, and respirations.
C. system for identifying children who have been sexually or physically
abused.
D. screening system to identify congenital anomalies.: A
14. 14. The nurse practitioner examines a 6 year old who has had sore throat and
fever for less than 24 hours. Based on the most common cause of pharyngitis
in this age group, the most appropriate action is to?
A. prescribe amoxicillin in a weight-appropriate dose.
B. ask if any other family members have the same symptoms.
C. encourage supportive and symptomatic care.
D. prescribe an antihistamine and decongestant.: C
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1. The process by which a professional association confers recognition that
a licensed professional has demonstrated mastery of a specialized body of
knowledge and skills is termed:
A. licensure.
B. quality assurance.
C. certification.
D. policy and procedure.: C
2. 1. A 46 year old female has hypertension and is well managed with propanolol
(Inderal). Which of the following is a beneficial secondary effect of this drug?
A. Improved glycemic control.
B. Improved lipid profile
C. Weight loss
D. Migraine prophylaxis: D
3. What is the recommended timing for gestational diabetes screening?
A. 12-16 weeks gestation
B. 24-28 weeks gestation
C. 30-34 weeks gestation
D. 34-38 weeks gestation: B
4. 19. A patient is 26 weeks pregnant. She presents today with very tender
vesicles on an erythematous base in the genital area. She complains of malaise
and fever and states that she's never felt anything like this before. How soon
should the lesions and symptoms resolve:
A. at delivery
B. in about 3 days
C. in about 14 to 21 days
D. in about 7 days:
5. 20. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate suppression therapy for
chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP)?
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A. doxycycline 100 mg qd
B. nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg qd
C. Bactrim DS (Sulfatrim) qd
D. erythromycin qd: D
6. 4. An 87 year old patient was placed on low dose amlodipine (Norvasc) for
treatment of hypertension and angina. She takes an ASA daily, but, takes no
other medications. What side effects might be expected from taking amolodip-
ine?
A. diarrhea.
B. orthostatic hypotension.
C. decreased heart rate.
D. nocturnal cough.: B. orthostatic hypotension
7. Six weeks gestation is confirmed in a 23 year old, moderately overweight,
patient. She asks the nurse practitioner, "Should I diet so I won't gain too much
baby fat" The nurse practitioner appropriately responds:
A. "It is probably a good idea to lose a few pounds in the first trimester since it
will be harder to control weight gain later."
B. "A weight gain of approximately 25 pounds is ideal for mother and baby."
C. "It doesn't matter how much weight you gain or lose as long as you eat a
well-balanced diet."
D. "Just try to limit your weight gain as much as you comfortably are able.": B
8. When, in childhood, do the frontal sinuses usually present?
A. Birth
B. 2 to 3 years
C. 4 to 6 years
D. 10 to 11 years:
9. A patient presents with sudden onset of "crushing chest pressure," diaphore-
sis, pallor, and extreme weakness. Electrocardiogram and serum enzyme
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changes support a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The nurse
practitioner would expect:
A. widened QRS intervals, AV dissociation, elevated CPK-MP and LDH, and
negative troponin.
B. ST changes, prominent Q wave, elevated CPK-MB and LDH, and cardiac
troponin I.
C. prolonged PR interval, bradycardia, and increased CPK-MB and LDH.
D. peaked T waves, tachycardia, and elevated CPK-MB and LDH, and cardiac
Troponin I.: B
10. Untreated infection with human papilloma virus (HPV-16) increases the fe-
male's risk for:
A. pelvic inflammatory disease.
B. ovarian cancer.
C. infertility
D. cervical cancer.: D
11. 10. Which APRN is the exception to the graduate level preparation require-
ment for certification for advanced practice registered nurses?
A. Advanced practice registered nurses who have completed an approved
educational program prior to implementation of graduate level education are
considered to have met the requirements for advanced practice registered
nursing.
B. Advanced practice registered nurses who plan to practice in a hospital or
other controlled setting are not required to have graduate education.
C. Advanced practice registered nurses who can pass both the American
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Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners (AANP) certification examinations are allowed to practice without
graduate level education.
D. There are no exceptions to the rule requiring graduate education to practice
as an advanced practice registered nurse: A
12. Strabismus is observed in a 13 month old child. The most appropriate action
for the nurse practitioner to take is to:
A. refer the patient to an ophthalmologist.
B. patch the child's affected eye.
C. follow the child closely for 2 more months.
D. teach the patient and parent eye muscle exercises.: A
13. The Dubowitz Clinical Assessment is a:
A. standardized scoring system for assessing gestational age of newborns.
B. scale developed for rating the newborn's appearance, heart rate, reflexes,
activity, and respirations.
C. system for identifying children who have been sexually or physically
abused.
D. screening system to identify congenital anomalies.: A
14. 14. The nurse practitioner examines a 6 year old who has had sore throat and
fever for less than 24 hours. Based on the most common cause of pharyngitis
in this age group, the most appropriate action is to?
A. prescribe amoxicillin in a weight-appropriate dose.
B. ask if any other family members have the same symptoms.
C. encourage supportive and symptomatic care.
D. prescribe an antihistamine and decongestant.: C
