AANPCB Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Question 1

Which immunization is recommended annually for all adults regardless of age or health status?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine

Answer

The CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged 6 months and older, including every adult regardless of age.

Question 2

According to the USPSTF, at what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

The USPSTF updated its recommendation in 2021 to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for average-risk adults.

Question 3

A nurse practitioner is counseling a patient on cardiovascular disease prevention. Which single lifestyle modification has the greatest evidence for reducing overall cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation

Answer

Smoking cessation is the single most impactful modifiable lifestyle change for reducing cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.

Question 4

In the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change, which stage describes a patient who has no intention of changing their behavior in the next 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

Answer

Precontemplation is the stage in which the individual is not considering change and may be unaware that a problem exists.

Question 5

Current USPSTF guidelines recommend cervical cancer screening beginning at age 21 using which method?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear every 3 years

Answer

For women aged 21–29, the USPSTF recommends Pap smear (cytology) alone every 3 years; HPV testing is not recommended in this age group.

AANPCB - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Practice Test

AANPCB - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Practice Test

AANPCB Health Promotion and Disease Prevention