APEA 3P PREDICTOR
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: Tenderness over the scapulohumeral muscle group
with the inability to abduct the arm over the shoulder level would
be consistent with all of the following except...
Answer:
Synovitis of the glenohumeral joint
Question 2: In the older adult, the test for leg mobility is known as
the...
Answer:
Timed "get up and go" test
Question 3: Which one of the following procedures would confirm a
definitive medication diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease?
Answer:
A rectal biopsy
Question 4: Hypo-functioning of the thyroid gland would lead to all
of the following disorders except...
Answer:
Grave's disease
,Question 5: The fleshy projection of the earlobe is known as the...
Answer:
Lobule
Question 6: A 50-year-old male describes difficulty emptying his
bladder. On exam, a distended bladder is noted following urination.
This finding may be associated with...
Answer:
Overflow incontinence
Question 7: When performing an examination of the external
genitalia of a female patient, a small firm, round cystic nodule in the
labia is identified. This finding may be most consistent with...
Answer:
Epidermoid cyst
Question 8: Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of
the lower leg evaluates the...
Answer:
Medial meniscus
Question 9: When examining the knee, swelling above and adjacent
to the patella was noted. This finding could be suggestive of...
Answer:
Synovial thickening over the knee joint
,Question 10: While assessing the cranial nerves, the NP touches
the cornea lightly with a wisp of cotton. This maneuver tests which
cranial nerve?
Answer:
Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
Question 11: The NP instructs the patient to look over one
shoulder, then the other. This maneuver would assess cervical...
Answer:
Rotation
Question 12: During a speculum exam of the cervix, the speculum
is maintained in an open position by...
Answer:
Gently tightening the thumb screw on the speculum
Question 13: The NP is examining the elbow of a 16-year-old male
athlete. When he tries to extend his wrist against resistance. This
finding is most consistent with...
Answer:
Lateral epicondylitis
Question 14: Which examination finding is defined as a congenital
ventral displacement of the meatus on the penis?
Answer:
Hypospadias
, Question 15: Bowel sounds may be increased in the presence of...
Answer:
Early intestinal obstruction
Question 16: Eversion of the upper eyelid can be performed by
placed the cotton application on the upper lid above the level of the
internal tarsal plates and then...
Answer:
gently pushing down with the stick and lifting the lashes up and flipping the lid
inside out
Question 17: Anticipatory guidance for the family of a
pre-adolescent with cognitive impairment should be include
information about...
Answer:
Sexual development
Question 18: Assymetry, irregular borders, variation in color,
diameter greated than 6mm, and elevation represent the "ACBDE"s
of...
Answer:
Malignant melanoma
Question 19: When performing a spinal exam, the NP noted the
appearance of poor posure and a "hump" appearance of the upper
back. This finding could be suggestive of...
Answer:
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: Tenderness over the scapulohumeral muscle group
with the inability to abduct the arm over the shoulder level would
be consistent with all of the following except...
Answer:
Synovitis of the glenohumeral joint
Question 2: In the older adult, the test for leg mobility is known as
the...
Answer:
Timed "get up and go" test
Question 3: Which one of the following procedures would confirm a
definitive medication diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease?
Answer:
A rectal biopsy
Question 4: Hypo-functioning of the thyroid gland would lead to all
of the following disorders except...
Answer:
Grave's disease
,Question 5: The fleshy projection of the earlobe is known as the...
Answer:
Lobule
Question 6: A 50-year-old male describes difficulty emptying his
bladder. On exam, a distended bladder is noted following urination.
This finding may be associated with...
Answer:
Overflow incontinence
Question 7: When performing an examination of the external
genitalia of a female patient, a small firm, round cystic nodule in the
labia is identified. This finding may be most consistent with...
Answer:
Epidermoid cyst
Question 8: Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of
the lower leg evaluates the...
Answer:
Medial meniscus
Question 9: When examining the knee, swelling above and adjacent
to the patella was noted. This finding could be suggestive of...
Answer:
Synovial thickening over the knee joint
,Question 10: While assessing the cranial nerves, the NP touches
the cornea lightly with a wisp of cotton. This maneuver tests which
cranial nerve?
Answer:
Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
Question 11: The NP instructs the patient to look over one
shoulder, then the other. This maneuver would assess cervical...
Answer:
Rotation
Question 12: During a speculum exam of the cervix, the speculum
is maintained in an open position by...
Answer:
Gently tightening the thumb screw on the speculum
Question 13: The NP is examining the elbow of a 16-year-old male
athlete. When he tries to extend his wrist against resistance. This
finding is most consistent with...
Answer:
Lateral epicondylitis
Question 14: Which examination finding is defined as a congenital
ventral displacement of the meatus on the penis?
Answer:
Hypospadias
, Question 15: Bowel sounds may be increased in the presence of...
Answer:
Early intestinal obstruction
Question 16: Eversion of the upper eyelid can be performed by
placed the cotton application on the upper lid above the level of the
internal tarsal plates and then...
Answer:
gently pushing down with the stick and lifting the lashes up and flipping the lid
inside out
Question 17: Anticipatory guidance for the family of a
pre-adolescent with cognitive impairment should be include
information about...
Answer:
Sexual development
Question 18: Assymetry, irregular borders, variation in color,
diameter greated than 6mm, and elevation represent the "ACBDE"s
of...
Answer:
Malignant melanoma
Question 19: When performing a spinal exam, the NP noted the
appearance of poor posure and a "hump" appearance of the upper
back. This finding could be suggestive of...
Answer:
