APEA FNP Predictor Test Bank 2025/2026 –
Updated Practice Questions, Answers.
The most likely working diagnosis for a 14 year old patient
who fell on an outstretched hand, complains of proximal
forearm pain, and has a positive fat pad sign on X-ray.
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Radial head fracture
The child quickly begins to use the affected arm after closed
manipulation. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Successful treatment
indication for radial head subluxation
A 10-month old with a rash, runny nose, cough, and a cluster
of tiny white papules with an erythematous base on the buccal
mucosa suggests this diagnosis. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Measles
Indicated by a 12-month-old child looking for a toy that the
father has hidden under the table. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Object permanence
Expected examination result for a 14-year-old male with
bronchitis returning with fever, right pleuritic chest pain, and
,green sputum. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Right lower lobe
crackles
The diagnostic test that should be performed immediately for a
15-year-old female with burning urination after treatment for
trichomonas vaginitis. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Microscopic
exam of urine
Essential education for a 15-year-old male with a history of
cryptorchidism which was surgically repaired. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Testicular self-examination
The first action a school nurse should take when a child with
type I diabetes mellitus reports sweating and weakness after
insulin injection. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Measure the blood
sugar
The appropriate response for a 16-year-old female experiencing
midcycle spotting while on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Providing reassurance
The most appropriate diagnostic tests to order for a 17-year-old
female suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome, in
,addition to testosterone. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓FSH, LH,
TSH
The most likely diagnosis for a 17-year-old female who has
never had her menses and is at Tanner stage III of sexual
development. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Primary amenorrhea
Condition suspected for a 20-year-old male with a 1-month
history of a bump on his testicle and a history of unprotected
intercourse. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Cancer of the testicles
Suspected condition for a 21-year-old college student
presenting with copious, markedly purulent discharge from
her left eye. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Gonococcal
conjunctivitis
Most likely diagnosis for a 21-year-old patient presenting with
abdominal guarding, rigid abdominal musculature, rebound
tenderness at McBurney's point, and leukocytosis. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Appendicitis
A question to consider when analyzing a 22-year-old college
student's heart rate of 48/minute and regular during a routine
, physical examination. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Is this
student an athlete?
Advice for a 24-year-old female taking oral contraceptives who
has missed her last 2 pills to minimize her risk of pregnancy.
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Double today's dose and tomorrow's
dose and use a barrier method for the rest of the month
Contraceptive technique to prevent pregnancy. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Barrier method
Common cause of recurrent candidal infections. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Diabetes mellitus
Non-tender breast mass with nipple discharge. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Intraductal papilloma
Often asymptomatic in males; no remarkable symptoms.
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Chlamydia infection
Skin rash caused by irritants or allergens. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Contact dermatitis
Updated Practice Questions, Answers.
The most likely working diagnosis for a 14 year old patient
who fell on an outstretched hand, complains of proximal
forearm pain, and has a positive fat pad sign on X-ray.
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Radial head fracture
The child quickly begins to use the affected arm after closed
manipulation. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Successful treatment
indication for radial head subluxation
A 10-month old with a rash, runny nose, cough, and a cluster
of tiny white papules with an erythematous base on the buccal
mucosa suggests this diagnosis. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Measles
Indicated by a 12-month-old child looking for a toy that the
father has hidden under the table. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Object permanence
Expected examination result for a 14-year-old male with
bronchitis returning with fever, right pleuritic chest pain, and
,green sputum. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Right lower lobe
crackles
The diagnostic test that should be performed immediately for a
15-year-old female with burning urination after treatment for
trichomonas vaginitis. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Microscopic
exam of urine
Essential education for a 15-year-old male with a history of
cryptorchidism which was surgically repaired. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Testicular self-examination
The first action a school nurse should take when a child with
type I diabetes mellitus reports sweating and weakness after
insulin injection. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Measure the blood
sugar
The appropriate response for a 16-year-old female experiencing
midcycle spotting while on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Providing reassurance
The most appropriate diagnostic tests to order for a 17-year-old
female suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome, in
,addition to testosterone. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓FSH, LH,
TSH
The most likely diagnosis for a 17-year-old female who has
never had her menses and is at Tanner stage III of sexual
development. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Primary amenorrhea
Condition suspected for a 20-year-old male with a 1-month
history of a bump on his testicle and a history of unprotected
intercourse. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Cancer of the testicles
Suspected condition for a 21-year-old college student
presenting with copious, markedly purulent discharge from
her left eye. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Gonococcal
conjunctivitis
Most likely diagnosis for a 21-year-old patient presenting with
abdominal guarding, rigid abdominal musculature, rebound
tenderness at McBurney's point, and leukocytosis. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Appendicitis
A question to consider when analyzing a 22-year-old college
student's heart rate of 48/minute and regular during a routine
, physical examination. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Is this
student an athlete?
Advice for a 24-year-old female taking oral contraceptives who
has missed her last 2 pills to minimize her risk of pregnancy.
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Double today's dose and tomorrow's
dose and use a barrier method for the rest of the month
Contraceptive technique to prevent pregnancy. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Barrier method
Common cause of recurrent candidal infections. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Diabetes mellitus
Non-tender breast mass with nipple discharge. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Intraductal papilloma
Often asymptomatic in males; no remarkable symptoms.
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Chlamydia infection
Skin rash caused by irritants or allergens. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓Contact dermatitis
