AANP Board Exam Test 2 Complete Review 2026 | High-Yield
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1. What is the primary goal of radioactive iodine treatment in patients with
Graves disease?
destroy the overactive thyroid tissue
alter the thyroid metabolic rate
relieve distress caused by increased thyroid size
reduce production of TSH
2. What is the definition of 'standard of care' in nursing practice?
The responsibility of a healthcare provider to act in the best interest of
the patient.
The legal obligation to provide care to patients.
The failure to meet the standard of care.
The level of expected conduct as established by custom, law, or
professional organizations.
3. Describe the purpose of the review of systems in patient assessments.
The review of systems focuses solely on physical examination findings.
The review of systems is primarily concerned with laboratory test
results.
The review of systems is a method for assessing a patient's functional
abilities.
The review of systems is used to gather comprehensive information
about a patient's symptoms across different body systems to
identify potential health issues.
,4. What is the typical description of rectal bleeding associated with
hemorrhoids?
large blood clots and mucus mixed with stool
streaks of bright red blood on the stool
dark brown to black blood color with normal-appearing stool
significant amounts of bright red blood
5. Which of the following statements describing falls among the elderly is most
accurate? Choose one answer.
The elderly have the highest incidence of falls.
Fall-related injuries represent the leading cause of accidental death
among the elderly.
A majority of falls are primarily related to infrapatellar bursitis.
Falls account for the highest percentage of emergency department
visits among the elderly.
6. What condition is suspected in Mrs. Layden based on her symptoms of facial
pain shooting toward her ear?
cluster headaches
herpes zoster
trigeminal neuralgia
facial migraine
7. What is the target LDL cholesterol level for adults to be considered healthy?
>40 mg/dL.
<200 mg/dL.
, <130 mg/dL.
<100 mg/dL.
8. What type of heart murmur is characterized by a late systolic crescendo with
a honking quality?
mitral regurgitation
pulmonary hypertension
mitral valve prolapse
aortic sclerosis
9. Describe the significance of CD4 T-cell count in the management of patients
with AIDS.
CD4 T-cell count is crucial for assessing immune function and
guiding treatment in AIDS patients.
CD4 T-cell count is irrelevant in the management of AIDS.
CD4 T-cell count indicates the level of viral load in the bloodstream.
CD4 T-cell count is used to measure the effectiveness of antiretroviral
therapy only.
10. In a clinical assessment of a patient presenting with suicidal ideation, how
would the identification of risk factors differ for a black male versus an
elderly white female?
The elderly white female would be assessed for lower risk factors
than the black male.
The identification of risk factors would consider that the black male
may have a lower statistical risk for suicide compared to the elderly
white female, who may have multiple risk factors such as increasing
age and physical illness.
, The black male would be considered at higher risk due to societal
pressures.
The risk factors would be the same for both individuals regardless of
race or age.
11. When assessing a patient for possible peripheral vascular disease (
PVD),which is a prime contributing factor?
History of excessive alcohol intake
History of structural defects in the arteries
History of inflammation of 5he veins
History of cigarette smoking
12. In a clinical assessment, if a geriatric patient presents with dry skin and you
suspect dehydration, what would be your next step in management?
Assess the patient's fluid intake and hydration status.
Immediately prescribe topical moisturizers.
Conduct a full blood panel to check for anemia.
Refer the patient to a dermatologist.
13. Discuss why dehydration might be confused with normal age-related
changes in the skin.
Dehydration has no visible effects on the skin's appearance.
Dehydration results in skin discoloration that is distinct from aging.
Dehydration can lead to dry, flaky skin, which may resemble
normal aging changes.
Dehydration causes skin to become oily and shiny, similar to aging.
Content
1. What is the primary goal of radioactive iodine treatment in patients with
Graves disease?
destroy the overactive thyroid tissue
alter the thyroid metabolic rate
relieve distress caused by increased thyroid size
reduce production of TSH
2. What is the definition of 'standard of care' in nursing practice?
The responsibility of a healthcare provider to act in the best interest of
the patient.
The legal obligation to provide care to patients.
The failure to meet the standard of care.
The level of expected conduct as established by custom, law, or
professional organizations.
3. Describe the purpose of the review of systems in patient assessments.
The review of systems focuses solely on physical examination findings.
The review of systems is primarily concerned with laboratory test
results.
The review of systems is a method for assessing a patient's functional
abilities.
The review of systems is used to gather comprehensive information
about a patient's symptoms across different body systems to
identify potential health issues.
,4. What is the typical description of rectal bleeding associated with
hemorrhoids?
large blood clots and mucus mixed with stool
streaks of bright red blood on the stool
dark brown to black blood color with normal-appearing stool
significant amounts of bright red blood
5. Which of the following statements describing falls among the elderly is most
accurate? Choose one answer.
The elderly have the highest incidence of falls.
Fall-related injuries represent the leading cause of accidental death
among the elderly.
A majority of falls are primarily related to infrapatellar bursitis.
Falls account for the highest percentage of emergency department
visits among the elderly.
6. What condition is suspected in Mrs. Layden based on her symptoms of facial
pain shooting toward her ear?
cluster headaches
herpes zoster
trigeminal neuralgia
facial migraine
7. What is the target LDL cholesterol level for adults to be considered healthy?
>40 mg/dL.
<200 mg/dL.
, <130 mg/dL.
<100 mg/dL.
8. What type of heart murmur is characterized by a late systolic crescendo with
a honking quality?
mitral regurgitation
pulmonary hypertension
mitral valve prolapse
aortic sclerosis
9. Describe the significance of CD4 T-cell count in the management of patients
with AIDS.
CD4 T-cell count is crucial for assessing immune function and
guiding treatment in AIDS patients.
CD4 T-cell count is irrelevant in the management of AIDS.
CD4 T-cell count indicates the level of viral load in the bloodstream.
CD4 T-cell count is used to measure the effectiveness of antiretroviral
therapy only.
10. In a clinical assessment of a patient presenting with suicidal ideation, how
would the identification of risk factors differ for a black male versus an
elderly white female?
The elderly white female would be assessed for lower risk factors
than the black male.
The identification of risk factors would consider that the black male
may have a lower statistical risk for suicide compared to the elderly
white female, who may have multiple risk factors such as increasing
age and physical illness.
, The black male would be considered at higher risk due to societal
pressures.
The risk factors would be the same for both individuals regardless of
race or age.
11. When assessing a patient for possible peripheral vascular disease (
PVD),which is a prime contributing factor?
History of excessive alcohol intake
History of structural defects in the arteries
History of inflammation of 5he veins
History of cigarette smoking
12. In a clinical assessment, if a geriatric patient presents with dry skin and you
suspect dehydration, what would be your next step in management?
Assess the patient's fluid intake and hydration status.
Immediately prescribe topical moisturizers.
Conduct a full blood panel to check for anemia.
Refer the patient to a dermatologist.
13. Discuss why dehydration might be confused with normal age-related
changes in the skin.
Dehydration has no visible effects on the skin's appearance.
Dehydration results in skin discoloration that is distinct from aging.
Dehydration can lead to dry, flaky skin, which may resemble
normal aging changes.
Dehydration causes skin to become oily and shiny, similar to aging.
