APEA 3P/3P APEA EXAM LATEST 2024
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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
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
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - -----ANSWER---->Between the spine and the lateral chest
Walking on the toes and heels may reveal: - -----ANSWER---->Distal muscular weakness in the legs
When performing a bimanual exam of the vagina, the examiner should
lubricate the index and middle fingers of a gloved hand. From a standing
position, the fingers should be inserted into the vagina while exerting pressure
primarily - -----ANSWER---->Posteriorly
During pregnancy, which hormone results in increased blood viscosity? - -----ANSWER---->Erythropoietin
, Resting tremors refer to those tremors that disappear: - -----ANSWER---->With voluntary movement
A patient presents with complaints of bright red stools over the past week.
This symptom could be consistent with: - -----ANSWER---->Cancer of the sigmoid colon
Mydriasis is a term used to describe: - -----ANSWER---->Dilation of the pupils
When performing a musculoskeletal exam on a patient with mechanical low
back pain, osteoporosis is suspected. Positive findings would include all of the
following except: - -----ANSWER---->Calf wasting
Which stage of pressure is consistent with findings on dermatologic
examination of a full thickness tissue loss and subcutaneous fat visible with
mild slough on the right hip? - -----ANSWER---->Stage III
The vertebral column angles sharply posteriorly and becomes immovable at
the: - -----ANSWER---->Lumbosacral junction
Which one of the following is at the HIGHEST risk for suicide? - -----ANSWER---->A 52-year-old white man
When auscultating heart sounds arising from the aortic valve in an adult
patient, place the stethoscope: - -----ANSWER---->Between the 2nd and 3rd intercostal spaces at the
right upper sternal
border
Pain and crepitus over the patella suggests - -----ANSWER---->Roughening of the patellar undersurface
Which one of the following findings is NOT typical in a patient who has
delirium? - -----ANSWER---->Intact attention and concentration
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