APEA RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT 2025-2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following associated examination findings would an NP expect in an
adult patient with asthma?
Cough, chest tightness, and wheezing.
An NP is assessing a patient who presents with a fever and cough. On auscultation
of transmitted voice sound, the NP can hear the patient say 99 loud and clear.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding this finding?
This is a sign of consolidation and the most likely diagnosis is pneumonia.
Which of the following respiratory assessment findings in pre-school age patient
should warrant further investigation by an NP?
Supraclavicular Retractions
Which of the following screenings for lung cancer may be recommended in a
current adult smoker?
Low Dose Computed Tomography, LDCT
, An NP is evaluating an adult patient with stridor. Which of the following
conditions is most often associated with this finding?
Foreign Body Obstruction
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding hemoptysis?
Blood streaked sputum is a finding that may be associated with tuberculosis and
chronic bronchitis.
An adult patient presents with shortness of breath, cough, and fever. Testing
reveals COVID-19 infection. Which of the following historical findings place the
patient at highest risk for severe disease?
Diabetes mellitus type 2.
An NP is assessing an adult patient with a chronic cough and copious amount of
purulent sputum. A non-contrast chest computed tomography, CT, shows airway
dilation. Which of the following diagnoses should be included in the NP's list of
differential diagnoses?
Bronchiectasis
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following associated examination findings would an NP expect in an
adult patient with asthma?
Cough, chest tightness, and wheezing.
An NP is assessing a patient who presents with a fever and cough. On auscultation
of transmitted voice sound, the NP can hear the patient say 99 loud and clear.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding this finding?
This is a sign of consolidation and the most likely diagnosis is pneumonia.
Which of the following respiratory assessment findings in pre-school age patient
should warrant further investigation by an NP?
Supraclavicular Retractions
Which of the following screenings for lung cancer may be recommended in a
current adult smoker?
Low Dose Computed Tomography, LDCT
, An NP is evaluating an adult patient with stridor. Which of the following
conditions is most often associated with this finding?
Foreign Body Obstruction
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding hemoptysis?
Blood streaked sputum is a finding that may be associated with tuberculosis and
chronic bronchitis.
An adult patient presents with shortness of breath, cough, and fever. Testing
reveals COVID-19 infection. Which of the following historical findings place the
patient at highest risk for severe disease?
Diabetes mellitus type 2.
An NP is assessing an adult patient with a chronic cough and copious amount of
purulent sputum. A non-contrast chest computed tomography, CT, shows airway
dilation. Which of the following diagnoses should be included in the NP's list of
differential diagnoses?
Bronchiectasis
