APEA 3P EXAM REVIEW
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: - CORRECT ANS a. Herpes simplex or varicella
The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by
which cranial nerve? - CORRECT ANS a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: - CORRECT ANS Transverse
Foramen
Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT ANS Polycythemia
When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS Ischial
tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques
would be omitted? - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS focal seizure that becomes generalized
A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when trCORRECT ANSferring the
wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could
be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both
sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden,
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: - CORRECT ANS a. Herpes simplex or varicella
The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by
which cranial nerve? - CORRECT ANS a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: - CORRECT ANS Transverse
Foramen
Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT ANS Polycythemia
When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS Ischial
tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques
would be omitted? - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS focal seizure that becomes generalized
A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when trCORRECT ANSferring the
wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could
be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both
sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? - CORRECT ANS 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: - CORRECT ANS Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden,
