AANP ANCC CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

AANP ANCC CERTIFICATION TEST
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS

◉ A patient reports decreased mobility and pain in the right shoulder
after painting their house yesterday. Passive ROM is intact. Active ROM
is causing pain. Which of the following is the best option?
Select only one option.
A
CT scan
B
X-ray
C
Conservative management
D
MRI. Answer: C
Conservative management


◉ A patient is taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The target intensity
International Normalized Ratio (INR) range for this patient is:
Select only one option.
A
2.0 - 3.0.
B

,greater than 5.0.
C
less than 1.0.
D
4.0 - 5.0.. Answer: A
2.0 - 3.0.


◉ A patient presents with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and
coronary artery disease and is currently taking insulin and a beta
blocker. Which symptom is most indicative of hypoglycemia in this
patient?
Select only one option.
A
Edema
B
Blurred vision
C
Bradycardia
D
Palpitations. Answer: B
Blurred vision


◉ Central retinal artery occlusion presents as sudden:
Select only one option.

, A
increase in floaters.
B
decrease in visual acuity in both eyes.
C
hemorrhage into the sclera.
D
painless loss of vision in one eye.. Answer: D
painless loss of vision in one eye.


◉ Which of the following laboratory tests should a nurse practitioner
order for giant cell arteritis?
Select only one option.
A
Electrolyte profile
B
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
C
Antinuclear antibody
D
Complete blood count (CBC). Answer: B
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)