APEA Predictor EXAM 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100
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Which of these assessments is the priority for a client who sustained second-degree burns of the face
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and neck?
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a. Respiratory status. hw
b. Renal function. hw
c. Level of pain. hw hw
d. Signs of infection. - answer>>a. Respiratory status.
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At what level of prevention would you classify for lung cancer?
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A. Primary prevention hw
B. Secondary prevention hw
C. Tertiary prevention hw
D. Primordial prevention - answer>>D. primordial prevention. Screening for lung cancer is not currently
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recommended in the general population, but it is secondary prevention.
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A test called the visual fields by confrontation is used to evaluate for:
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A. Peripheral vision hw
B. Central vision hw
C. Visual acuity hw
D. Accomodation - answer>>A. Peripheral vision hw hw hw hw
The mother of a 12 month old infant reports to the nurse practitioner that her child had a high fever
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for several days, which spontaneously resolved. After the fever resolved, the child developed a
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maculopapular rash. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A. Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum)
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B. Roseola infantum (exanthema subitum) hw hw hw
,C. Varicella
D. Infantile maculopapular rashes - answer>>B. Roseola Infantum (Exanthema subitum)
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A 70-year old male patient complains of a bright red-colored spot in his left eye for 2 days. He denies
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eye pain, visual changes, or headaches. He has a new onset of cough from a recent viral upper
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respiratory infection. The only medicine he is on Bayer aspirin, 1 tablet a day. Which of the following is
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most likely?
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A. Corneal abrasion hw
B. Acute bacterial conjunctivitis hw hw
C. Acute uveitis hw
D. Subconjunctival hemorrhage - answer>>D. Subconjunctival hemorrhage. Bright red blood in a sharply
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defined area surrounded by normal-appearing conjunctiva indicates subconjunctival hemorrhage.
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A woman is being evaluated by the nurse practitioner for complaints of dyspareunia. A microscopy slide
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reveals a large number of atrophic squamous epithelial cells. The vaginal pH is 4.0. There are very few
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leukocytes and no RBCs are seen on the wet smear. Which of the following is most likely?
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A. Atrophic vaginitis hw
B. Bacterial Vaginosis hw
C. Trichomoniasis
D. This is a normal finding. - answer>>A. Atrophic vaginitis. Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis include
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painful intercourse, atrophic squamous epithelial cells, and a decrease in pH. Vaginal atrophy is
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caused by lack of or imbalance of estrogen. Normal pH of the vagina is 4.0-5.0 (acidic)
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The most common type of skin malignancy is:
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A. Squamous cell cancer hw hw
B. Basal skin cancer hw hw
C. Melanoma
D. Dysplastic nevi - answer>>B. Basal skin cancer. It is several times more common that squamous cell
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skin cancer according to the NIH.
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,A client vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse should stop the feeding and take
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which of these actions?
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a. Suction the nasogastric tube. hw hw hw
b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
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c. Remove the nasogastric tube. hw hw hw
d. Check the residual volume. - answer>>d. Check the residual volume.
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Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity by a nurse?
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a. The nurse talks in a slow-paced speech.
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b. The nurse asks clients about their beliefs and practices toward pregnancy.
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c. The nurse uses charts and diagrams when teaching pregnant clients.
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d. The nurse can speak several different languages. - answer>>b. The nurse asks clients about their
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beliefs and practices toward pregnancy.
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Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to observe in a 3-month-old infant who is
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diagnosed with dehydration?
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a. Hyperreflexia.
b. Tachycardia.
c. Bradypnea.
d. Agitation. - answer>>b. Tachycardia. hw hw hw
When assessing a client's risk of developing nosocomial infection, a nurse plans to determine potential
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entry portals, which include:
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a. the urinary meatus.
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b. vomitus.
c. contaminated water. hw
d. sexual intercourse. - answer>>a. the urinary meatus.
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, A client who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history of violence. Which of these actions should a
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nurse take if the client is agitated?
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a. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings. hw hw hw hw hw
b. Lock the client in a secluded room.
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c. Ask the other clients to give feedback regarding the client's behavior.
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d. Ignore the client's inappropriate behavior. - answer>>a. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings.
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Which of these measures should a nurse include when planning care for a school-aged child during a
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sickle cell crisis episode?
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a. Monitoring for signs of bleeding. hw hw hw hw
b. Providing pain relief. hw hw
c. Administering cool sponge baths to reduce fevers. hw hw hw hw hw hw
d. Offering a high calorie diet. - answer>>b. Providing pain relief.
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Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the plan of care for a 32-week gestation client
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who had an amniocentesis today?
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a. "Drink at least six glasses of fluids during the next six hours after the test."
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b. "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
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c. "Don't be concerned if you have some vaginal spotting in the next 12 hours."
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d. "When you get home, stay on bed-rest for the next 48 hours." - answer>>b. "Call the clinic if
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you experience any abdominal cramps."
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An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to inadequate intake of iron-rich foods.
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Selection of which of these lunches by the client indicates a correct understanding of foods high in iron
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content?
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a. Peanut butter and jam sandwich. hw hw hw hw
b. Chicken nuggets with rice. hw hw hw
% PASS SOLUTION A+ GRADE
Which of these assessments is the priority for a client who sustained second-degree burns of the face
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and neck?
hw hw
a. Respiratory status. hw
b. Renal function. hw
c. Level of pain. hw hw
d. Signs of infection. - answer>>a. Respiratory status.
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At what level of prevention would you classify for lung cancer?
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A. Primary prevention hw
B. Secondary prevention hw
C. Tertiary prevention hw
D. Primordial prevention - answer>>D. primordial prevention. Screening for lung cancer is not currently
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recommended in the general population, but it is secondary prevention.
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A test called the visual fields by confrontation is used to evaluate for:
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A. Peripheral vision hw
B. Central vision hw
C. Visual acuity hw
D. Accomodation - answer>>A. Peripheral vision hw hw hw hw
The mother of a 12 month old infant reports to the nurse practitioner that her child had a high fever
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for several days, which spontaneously resolved. After the fever resolved, the child developed a
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maculopapular rash. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A. Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum)
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B. Roseola infantum (exanthema subitum) hw hw hw
,C. Varicella
D. Infantile maculopapular rashes - answer>>B. Roseola Infantum (Exanthema subitum)
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A 70-year old male patient complains of a bright red-colored spot in his left eye for 2 days. He denies
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eye pain, visual changes, or headaches. He has a new onset of cough from a recent viral upper
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respiratory infection. The only medicine he is on Bayer aspirin, 1 tablet a day. Which of the following is
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most likely?
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A. Corneal abrasion hw
B. Acute bacterial conjunctivitis hw hw
C. Acute uveitis hw
D. Subconjunctival hemorrhage - answer>>D. Subconjunctival hemorrhage. Bright red blood in a sharply
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defined area surrounded by normal-appearing conjunctiva indicates subconjunctival hemorrhage.
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A woman is being evaluated by the nurse practitioner for complaints of dyspareunia. A microscopy slide
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reveals a large number of atrophic squamous epithelial cells. The vaginal pH is 4.0. There are very few
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leukocytes and no RBCs are seen on the wet smear. Which of the following is most likely?
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A. Atrophic vaginitis hw
B. Bacterial Vaginosis hw
C. Trichomoniasis
D. This is a normal finding. - answer>>A. Atrophic vaginitis. Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis include
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painful intercourse, atrophic squamous epithelial cells, and a decrease in pH. Vaginal atrophy is
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caused by lack of or imbalance of estrogen. Normal pH of the vagina is 4.0-5.0 (acidic)
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The most common type of skin malignancy is:
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A. Squamous cell cancer hw hw
B. Basal skin cancer hw hw
C. Melanoma
D. Dysplastic nevi - answer>>B. Basal skin cancer. It is several times more common that squamous cell
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skin cancer according to the NIH.
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,A client vomits during a continuous nasogastric tube feeding. A nurse should stop the feeding and take
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which of these actions?
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a. Suction the nasogastric tube. hw hw hw
b. Flush the tube with 30 mL of sterile water.
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c. Remove the nasogastric tube. hw hw hw
d. Check the residual volume. - answer>>d. Check the residual volume.
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Which of these actions best demonstrates cultural sensitivity by a nurse?
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a. The nurse talks in a slow-paced speech.
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b. The nurse asks clients about their beliefs and practices toward pregnancy.
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c. The nurse uses charts and diagrams when teaching pregnant clients.
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d. The nurse can speak several different languages. - answer>>b. The nurse asks clients about their
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beliefs and practices toward pregnancy.
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Which of these manifestations should a nurse expect to observe in a 3-month-old infant who is
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diagnosed with dehydration?
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a. Hyperreflexia.
b. Tachycardia.
c. Bradypnea.
d. Agitation. - answer>>b. Tachycardia. hw hw hw
When assessing a client's risk of developing nosocomial infection, a nurse plans to determine potential
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entry portals, which include:
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a. the urinary meatus.
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b. vomitus.
c. contaminated water. hw
d. sexual intercourse. - answer>>a. the urinary meatus.
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, A client who is on the inpatient psychiatric unit has a history of violence. Which of these actions should a
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nurse take if the client is agitated?
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a. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings. hw hw hw hw hw
b. Lock the client in a secluded room.
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c. Ask the other clients to give feedback regarding the client's behavior.
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d. Ignore the client's inappropriate behavior. - answer>>a. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings.
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Which of these measures should a nurse include when planning care for a school-aged child during a
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sickle cell crisis episode?
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a. Monitoring for signs of bleeding. hw hw hw hw
b. Providing pain relief. hw hw
c. Administering cool sponge baths to reduce fevers. hw hw hw hw hw hw
d. Offering a high calorie diet. - answer>>b. Providing pain relief.
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Which of these instructions should a nurse include in the plan of care for a 32-week gestation client
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who had an amniocentesis today?
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a. "Drink at least six glasses of fluids during the next six hours after the test."
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b. "Call the clinic if you experience any abdominal cramps."
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c. "Don't be concerned if you have some vaginal spotting in the next 12 hours."
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d. "When you get home, stay on bed-rest for the next 48 hours." - answer>>b. "Call the clinic if
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you experience any abdominal cramps."
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An adolescent has a nursing diagnosis of fatigue related to inadequate intake of iron-rich foods.
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Selection of which of these lunches by the client indicates a correct understanding of foods high in iron
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content?
hw
a. Peanut butter and jam sandwich. hw hw hw hw
b. Chicken nuggets with rice. hw hw hw
