(Final) ANCC Exam Questions
Q: risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke?
C: a fib, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, carotid stenosis - A: hypertension
HTN - most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhages
chronic htn --> microaneurysms of arteries --> leaky/ruptured arteries --> stroke
Q: gestational age when fundus felt at pubic symphysis?
C: 12, 16, 20, 22 weeks - A: 12 weeks at pubic symphysis
20 weeks at umbilicus
36 weeks at xiphoid process
Q: boys misses school often, complains of abdominal pain, stained underwear is
noticed?
A: constipation, depression, pinworms - constipation
family theory systems - individuals are best understood in the context of their families
families are best understood when they are viewed as a whole unit, interdependence
between members creates cohesiveness and an equilibrium
all parts are interrelated and dependent on each other
if one part is damaged, affects the whole family
cranial nerve 12: name and function - hypoglossal
stick out tongue
Q: which rash needs treatment within 72 hours and why?
C: impetigo, cleft lip, herpes zoster, eczema - herpes zoster (shingles)
acyclovir most effective when started within 72 hours after the shingles rash appears
11 year old with completed childhood vaccines needs which vaccinations? - meningo,
HPV x 2, Tdap, Influenza
, A: diabetes med group that increases intestinal absorption of glucose and decreases
post BG?
C: DPP-4, GLP-1, SGLT-2, biguanide - A: GLP-1
stimulates insulin release
decreases glucagon
slows gastric emptying
significant decrease of post-meal BG
ends in -glutide
ex) Trulicity, Victoza, Byetta
Q: causes of candida infection?
C: condom, UTI, diabetes - A: diabetes
others: antibiotics, pregnancy, immunocompromised, hormone imbalance, stress
family development theory?
ex) young girl that gets pregnant - micro-level perspective of patterned changes that
occur in families through stages and across time
family relationships will change to make space for children and join in child rearing
Q: mexican cultural sensitivity?
C: hot/cold theory, on time appts, less vaginal exams, taboo to discuss family - hot and
cold illnesses and medications
hot conditions: DM, rash, GERD, htn, pregnancy
cold conditions: cancer, indigestion, headache, menses cramps, URI
fetal alcohol exposure characteristics - microcephaly
epicanthal folds
flat nasal bridge
fish mouth or macrostomia
thin upper lip and short philtrum
brushfield spots
matching descriptions:
hordeolum
chalazion
blepharitis
Q: risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke?
C: a fib, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, carotid stenosis - A: hypertension
HTN - most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhages
chronic htn --> microaneurysms of arteries --> leaky/ruptured arteries --> stroke
Q: gestational age when fundus felt at pubic symphysis?
C: 12, 16, 20, 22 weeks - A: 12 weeks at pubic symphysis
20 weeks at umbilicus
36 weeks at xiphoid process
Q: boys misses school often, complains of abdominal pain, stained underwear is
noticed?
A: constipation, depression, pinworms - constipation
family theory systems - individuals are best understood in the context of their families
families are best understood when they are viewed as a whole unit, interdependence
between members creates cohesiveness and an equilibrium
all parts are interrelated and dependent on each other
if one part is damaged, affects the whole family
cranial nerve 12: name and function - hypoglossal
stick out tongue
Q: which rash needs treatment within 72 hours and why?
C: impetigo, cleft lip, herpes zoster, eczema - herpes zoster (shingles)
acyclovir most effective when started within 72 hours after the shingles rash appears
11 year old with completed childhood vaccines needs which vaccinations? - meningo,
HPV x 2, Tdap, Influenza
, A: diabetes med group that increases intestinal absorption of glucose and decreases
post BG?
C: DPP-4, GLP-1, SGLT-2, biguanide - A: GLP-1
stimulates insulin release
decreases glucagon
slows gastric emptying
significant decrease of post-meal BG
ends in -glutide
ex) Trulicity, Victoza, Byetta
Q: causes of candida infection?
C: condom, UTI, diabetes - A: diabetes
others: antibiotics, pregnancy, immunocompromised, hormone imbalance, stress
family development theory?
ex) young girl that gets pregnant - micro-level perspective of patterned changes that
occur in families through stages and across time
family relationships will change to make space for children and join in child rearing
Q: mexican cultural sensitivity?
C: hot/cold theory, on time appts, less vaginal exams, taboo to discuss family - hot and
cold illnesses and medications
hot conditions: DM, rash, GERD, htn, pregnancy
cold conditions: cancer, indigestion, headache, menses cramps, URI
fetal alcohol exposure characteristics - microcephaly
epicanthal folds
flat nasal bridge
fish mouth or macrostomia
thin upper lip and short philtrum
brushfield spots
matching descriptions:
hordeolum
chalazion
blepharitis
