APEA 3P EXAM: KEY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A +
(2026&2027)
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) - correct answer - Condition
associated with sudden, intense left lower abdominal pain radiating
to the back and a tearing sensation.
Abdominal Pain Tenderness - correct answer - If abdominal pain
persists when the patient raises his head and shoulders, the origin
of the tenderness is probably: - In the abdominal wall.
Ankle Joint Tenderness - correct answer - When examining the foot
of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes localized tenderness over
the ankle joint. This could be suggestive of: - Ligamentous injury.
,Ankle-Brachial Index - correct answer - The ankle-brachial index is
a screening test used to assess a person's risk for: - Peripheral artery
disease.
Aortic valve heart sounds - correct answer - Auscultate between
the 2nd and 3rd intercostal spaces at the right upper sternal border.
Arthritis - correct answer - Restrictions of internal and external
rotation of the hip are sensitive indicators of.
Articular Structure Disease - correct answer - When discussing the
musculoskeletal system, all of the following statements related to
articular structure disease are true except which one? - Articular
disease is usually due to stiffness or pain.
Axioscapular Muscles - correct answer - The axioscapular group of
muscles include which on of the following? - Trapezius.
Bimanual exam of the vagina - correct answer - The examiner
should lubricate the index and middle fingers of a gloved hand and
insert them into the vagina while exerting pressure primarily
posteriorly.
, Bimanual vaginal exam - correct answer - To palpate the right
ovary, the pelvic hand needs to be in the right lateral fornix.
Breastfeeding - correct answer - The infant with the lowest risk of
developing elevated levels of bilirubin is the one who: - Breast feeds
within the first hour of life.
Breath Sounds in Heart Failure - correct answer - When
auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart
failure, the breath sounds are: - vesicular with late inspiratory
crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and resonant on
percussion.
Bright red stools - correct answer - This symptom could be
consistent with cancer of the sigmoid colon.
Cavernous Hemangioma - correct answer - Reddish blue,
irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may
be present at birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is
characteristic of a.
Cervical Rotation - correct answer - This maneuver would assess
cervical.
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A +
(2026&2027)
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) - correct answer - Condition
associated with sudden, intense left lower abdominal pain radiating
to the back and a tearing sensation.
Abdominal Pain Tenderness - correct answer - If abdominal pain
persists when the patient raises his head and shoulders, the origin
of the tenderness is probably: - In the abdominal wall.
Ankle Joint Tenderness - correct answer - When examining the foot
of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes localized tenderness over
the ankle joint. This could be suggestive of: - Ligamentous injury.
,Ankle-Brachial Index - correct answer - The ankle-brachial index is
a screening test used to assess a person's risk for: - Peripheral artery
disease.
Aortic valve heart sounds - correct answer - Auscultate between
the 2nd and 3rd intercostal spaces at the right upper sternal border.
Arthritis - correct answer - Restrictions of internal and external
rotation of the hip are sensitive indicators of.
Articular Structure Disease - correct answer - When discussing the
musculoskeletal system, all of the following statements related to
articular structure disease are true except which one? - Articular
disease is usually due to stiffness or pain.
Axioscapular Muscles - correct answer - The axioscapular group of
muscles include which on of the following? - Trapezius.
Bimanual exam of the vagina - correct answer - The examiner
should lubricate the index and middle fingers of a gloved hand and
insert them into the vagina while exerting pressure primarily
posteriorly.
, Bimanual vaginal exam - correct answer - To palpate the right
ovary, the pelvic hand needs to be in the right lateral fornix.
Breastfeeding - correct answer - The infant with the lowest risk of
developing elevated levels of bilirubin is the one who: - Breast feeds
within the first hour of life.
Breath Sounds in Heart Failure - correct answer - When
auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart
failure, the breath sounds are: - vesicular with late inspiratory
crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and resonant on
percussion.
Bright red stools - correct answer - This symptom could be
consistent with cancer of the sigmoid colon.
Cavernous Hemangioma - correct answer - Reddish blue,
irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may
be present at birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is
characteristic of a.
Cervical Rotation - correct answer - This maneuver would assess
cervical.
