(FINAL) ANCC EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-
2027 A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED
Q: risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke?
C: a fib, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, carotid stenosis - ANS -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 - ANS -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 - ANS -constipation
family theory systems - ANS -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 - ANS -hypoglossal
stick out tongue
Q: which rash needs treatment within 72 hours and why?
C: impetigo, cleft lip, herpes zoster, eczema - ANS -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? - ANS -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 - ANS -A: GLP-1
stimulates insulin release
decreases glucagon
slows gastric emptying
significant decrease of post-meal BG
ends in -glutide
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-
2027 A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED
Q: risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke?
C: a fib, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, carotid stenosis - ANS -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 - ANS -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 - ANS -constipation
family theory systems - ANS -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 - ANS -hypoglossal
stick out tongue
Q: which rash needs treatment within 72 hours and why?
C: impetigo, cleft lip, herpes zoster, eczema - ANS -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? - ANS -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 - ANS -A: GLP-1
stimulates insulin release
decreases glucagon
slows gastric emptying
significant decrease of post-meal BG
ends in -glutide
