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APEA 3P 2026\2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the
skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted.
These types of lesions could be seen in: - Correct answer-a. Herpes
simplex or varicella
The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by
which cranial nerve? - Correct answer-a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as
the: - Correct answer-Transverse Foramen
Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? -
Correct answer-Polycythemia
When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - Correct
answer-Itching
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The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior
ramus of the ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as
the: - Correct answer-Ischial tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques
would be omitted? - Correct answer-Percuss areas over the scapulae
On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears
larger than the left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may
be indicative of: - Correct answer-A tonic pupil
During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures
that resemble tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and
unilateral
neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type of seizure
activity is referred to as a: - Correct answer-focal seizure that becomes
generalized
A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the
wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding
could
be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - Correct
answerSymmetric
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To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the
abdominal hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand
needs to be: - Correct answer-In the right lateral fornix
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a
decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: -
Correct answer-Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both
sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? - Correct answer-Weber test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on this
groove during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is
the: - Correct answer-Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden,
intense left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is
associated with a tearing sensation. These findings are MOST likely
associated with: - Correct answer-An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
APEA 3P 2026\2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the
skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted.
These types of lesions could be seen in: - Correct answer-a. Herpes
simplex or varicella
The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by
which cranial nerve? - Correct answer-a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as
the: - Correct answer-Transverse Foramen
Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? -
Correct answer-Polycythemia
When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - Correct
answer-Itching
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The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior
ramus of the ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as
the: - Correct answer-Ischial tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques
would be omitted? - Correct answer-Percuss areas over the scapulae
On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears
larger than the left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may
be indicative of: - Correct answer-A tonic pupil
During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures
that resemble tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and
unilateral
neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type of seizure
activity is referred to as a: - Correct answer-focal seizure that becomes
generalized
A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the
wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding
could
be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - Correct
answerSymmetric
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To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the
abdominal hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand
needs to be: - Correct answer-In the right lateral fornix
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a
decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: -
Correct answer-Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both
sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? - Correct answer-Weber test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on this
groove during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is
the: - Correct answer-Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden,
intense left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is
associated with a tearing sensation. These findings are MOST likely
associated with: - Correct answer-An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
