APEA 3P Exam With Verified Questions
and Answers
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the
skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted.
These types of lesions could be seen in: - answera. Herpes simplex or varicella
The principal musc...
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the
skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted.
These types of lesions could be seen in: - answer✔✔a. Herpes simplex or varicella
The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by
which cranial nerve? - answer✔✔a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: -
answer✔✔Transverse Foramen
Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? -
answer✔✔Polycythemia
When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - answer✔✔Itching
The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior
ramus of the ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as the: - answer✔✔Ischial
tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques
would be omitted? - answer✔✔Percuss areas over the scapulae
On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger
than the left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative
of: - answer✔✔A tonic pupil
During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures that
resemble tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and unilateral
neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type of seizure
activity is referred to as a: - answer✔✔focal seizure that becomes generalized
A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the
wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could
be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - answer✔✔Symmetric
To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the
abdominal hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand
needs to be: - answer✔✔In the right lateral fornix
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: - answer✔✔Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both
sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? - answer✔✔Weber test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on this
groove during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is
the: - answer✔✔Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden,
intense left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated with a tearing
sensation. These findings are MOST likely associated
with: - answer✔✔An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Ophthalmoscopic examination reveals dark specks noted between the fundus
and the lens. These specks are most likely: - answer✔✔Vitreous floaters
When performing the first Leopold maneuver on a pregnant woman, if the
buttocks and head are not easily palpated at the fundus, the fetus is said to be
in: - answer✔✔Transverse lie
When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner
instructs the patient to move his arm in front of his body. This motion of the
shoulder girdle would be an example of: - answer✔✔Flexion
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