APEA 3P EXAM LATEST VERSION COMPLETE
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Breath sounds auscultated over the periphery of the lung fields are quiet and wispy during
the inspiratory phase followed by a short, almost silent expiratory phase. These breath
sounds areconsidered... - ANSWER-Vesicular
To palpate the medial meniscus, slightly internally rotate the tibia and palpate the medial soft
tissuealong the... - ANSWER-Upper edge of the tibial plateau
Eyelid retraction exophthalmos presents as... - ANSWER-A retracted eyelid with a wide-eyed stare
All of the following strategies are useful for assessing older adults at high risk for falls
except... -ANSWER-Assessing immunization history
If a patient has a history of heat intolerance with preference to light clothing, this behavior could
beconsistent with... - ANSWER-Hyperthyroidism
The best method of detecting cognitive impairment or intellectual disability at an early age is
by... -ANSWER-Assessment of the achievement of developmental milestones
When screening for scoliosis, assessment should include... - ANSWER-Observing the back when the
childis bending forward
In a female diagnosed with first-degree uterine prolapse, the cervix... - ANSWER-has slipped but is
wellwithin the vagina
The part of the brain that relays sensory information between brain regions and controls many
autonomic functions of the peripheral nervous system is known as the... - ANSWER-Diencephalon
,During assessment of the thyroid, the nurse practitioner notes localized tenderness over the ankle
joint.This could be suggestive of... - ANSWER-Legamentous injury
Women with hyperthyroidism often experience... - ANSWER-Oligomenorrhea, infrequent
menstrualperiods
While auscultating the patients heart, a medium, soft murmur is audible. It is pansystolic and heard
loudest at the apex with radiation to the left axilla. These findings are consistent with... - ANSWER-
Mitralregurgitation
A 26-year-old man with a past medication history of sickle cell disease arrives at the office with
complaints of a penile erection that has lasted 4 hours. He is experiencing symptoms of... -
ANSWER-low-flow Priapism
On ophthalmoscopic examination, glaucomatous cupping appears... - ANSWER-Pale
Hairy leukoplakia may be associated with... - ANSWER-AIDS
To estimate the expected delivery date (EDD) using Nagele's rule, if the last menses was March 3,
2014,the EDD would be... - ANSWER-December 10th, 2015
The infraorbital or maxillary, buccinator, and submandibular lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from
the... - ANSWER-Eyelids, the conjunctiva, and the skin and mucous membranes of the nose and cheek
A whitish sebaceous secretion that collects between the glans and the foreskin or in the vulva is
knownas... - ANSWER-smegma
The bony structures of the shoulder include all of the following except... - ANSWER-Teres minor
Murmurs audible during pregnancy may suggest... - ANSWER-Anemia
A fine rhythmic oscillation of the eyes is termed... - ANSWER-nystagmus
, The whispered voice test allows the examiner to screen for... - ANSWER-General hearing loss
A patient experienced a neck injury yesterday and presents to the NP with aching paracervical pain
andstiffness. Other complaints include dizziness, malaise, and fatigue. These findings may be
associated with... - ANSWER-Mechanical neck pain and whiplash
When evaluating a patient for weakness of the upper extremities, bilateral distal pain is noted.
Thisfinding could be suggestive of... - ANSWER-Polyneuropathy
Fasciculations in atrophic muscles suggest... - ANSWER-A lower motor neuron disease
The nerve that provides sensation to the palm and palmar surface of the most of the thumb,
second,and third fingers, and half of the fourth digit is the... - ANSWER-Median nerve
Stools that appear black, tarry, and sticky are referred to as... - ANSWER-Melena
A patient with cirrhosis develops portal hypertension as indicated by the presence of... -
ANSWER-Splenomegaly
Which of the following is considered an extrinsic risk factor for falls in the older adult? -
ANSWER-Psychoactive medications
The thoracic lymph duct drains lymphatic fluid from all of the following areas except... - ANSWER-
Rightupper thorax
Which ethnicity is associated with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G^PD) deficiency? -
ANSWER-Black/African American
During pregnancy, which hormone is responsible for increasing insulin resistance and
hyperglycemiaassociated with diabetes? - ANSWER-Human placental lactogen
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