ANCC FNP Sample Questions and

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ANCC FNP Sample Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Which vaccine is recommended for all adults at age 65, regardless of prior immunization history?

A. MMR

• Tdap

✔✔C. Pneumococcal

• Varicella

Which heart sound is associated with heart failure and volume overload?

• S1

✔✔B. S3

• S2
• S4

What is the preferred first-line medication for newly diagnosed hypertension without other comorbidities? 1 / 3

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• Beta-blocker
• Loop diuretic

✔✔C. Thiazide diuretic

• Alpha-blocker

Which test is the gold standard for diagnosing diabetes mellitus?

• Random glucose test
• Urinalysis for glucose
• Fasting lipid panel

✔✔D. Fasting plasma glucose or HbA1c

A patient presents with a “bull’s-eye” rash after a tick bite. What is the likely diagnosis?

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever

✔✔B. Lyme disease

• Tularemia
• Ehrlichiosis

Which lab test is most useful in monitoring long-term glycemic control? 2 / 3

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• Fasting glucose
• Random glucose

✔✔C. Hemoglobin A1c

• Oral glucose tolerance test

Which of the following is a live attenuated vaccine?

• Hepatitis B

✔✔B. MMR

• Tdap
• Pneumococcal

Which cranial nerve is tested by asking the patient to smile and raise their eyebrows?

A. CN III

B. CN V

✔✔C. CN VII

D. CN IX

Which BMI range indicates obesity in adults?

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