Key Takeaways
- Preventive care decisions should be individualized by age, sex, risk profile, and prior results.
- Screening questions often test correct initiation age, intervals, and modality selection.
- Health promotion includes behavior change strategy, not just screening orders.
Last updated: February 2026
Prevention and Screening on the FNP Exam
Preventive care appears across multiple ANCC domains and is frequently embedded in routine follow-up cases.
High-Probability Board Themes
- Cancer-screening intervals and modality choice
- Cardiometabolic risk prevention
- Immunization counseling
- Tobacco and substance-use interventions
- Obesity, nutrition, and activity counseling
Board-Style Prevention Logic
| Step | Question |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | "Is this patient in the right age/risk group?" |
| Timing | "Is screening due now, deferred, or no longer indicated?" |
| Modality | "Which evidence-supported test fits this context?" |
| Follow-up | "What should happen after normal or abnormal results?" |
Counseling That Scores Well
High-quality ANCC answers usually include:
- Specific behavior target
- Measurable action step
- Clear follow-up interval
- Barrier discussion
This distinguishes comprehensive NP care from one-line recommendations.
Test Your Knowledge
Which preventive-care approach is most consistent with ANCC FNP expectations?
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Test Your Knowledge
In prevention counseling, which is the best follow-through step?
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