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ANCC FNP BOARD EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES

Medical Management of Insect Bites

• Case: 16-year-old male with a suspected brown recluse spider bite on the left forearm.
• Recommended Management: Ice pack and elevation of the area.

Diabetes Mellitus Testing Recommendations

• Context: Overweight individuals are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
• Testing Recommendations: According to the American Diabetes Association, testing is advised if adults have an HDL level of < 35 mg/dL.

Atrial Fibrillation Confirmation on ECG

• Key Findings: To confirm atrial fibrillation, ECG would show:
  • Absent P waves
  • Irregular ventricular rate

Understanding Chronic Heart Failure

• True Statements:
  • The preponderance of chronic heart failure is in females until age 75, then occurs equally in both genders.
  • Underweight patients have a greater risk of CHF.
• Incorrect Statement: Not all statements regarding CHF are correct.

Management of Allergic Reactions in BPH Patients

• Patient Case: 45-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also suffering from poison ivy.
• Medication Prescribed: Benadryl.
• Possible Adverse Effect: Urinary retention.

Parkinson's Disease Physical Assessment

• Testing Technique: Supporting the elbow while grasping the wrist to flex the forearm.
• Result: Finding rigid resistance to motion indicates cogwheeling.

Nerve Fiber Networks in Abdomen

• Definition: The complex network of nerve fibers that innervate abdominal organs (e.g., gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, gall bladder) is called the enteric nervous system.

Classification of Anemia

• Aplastic Anemia: Classified as normocytic anemia.

Charles Darwin's Contributions

• Notable Work: "On the Origin of Species"
• Methodology: Developed the