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APEA Barkley 3Ps Competency Exam Master Q&Bank (Latest 2026) | 980 Unique Q&As & Clinical Rationales

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3PS EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL
ANSWERED {980 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ |
BRAND NEW! | 100% GUARANTEED PASS



The ability of the lymphatic systems of elderly people to
eliminate tumor cells efficiently is decreased. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Identify the reason behind the higher incidence of cancers in the
elderly population.


Recommend a method or test to help assess a patient's
cerebellar function. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Finger-nose-finger
testing


Choose an accurate statement regarding deep tendon reflexes
and their location of assessment. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Achilles
reflex corresponds to L2-S2.


Brachioradialis reflex corresponds to C5-C6.


Determine a finding that would be abnormal in a motor
assessment. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Presence of tremor

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Muscle weakness


Propose an accurate statement regarding the sensory
assessment. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Tactile discrimination of fine
touch assesses the sensory cortex.


Decide what should be considered in assessing a patient's
appearance and behavior. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Level of
consciousness


Determine the accurate description regarding the strength of
reflex. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Hypoactive or diminished response is
classified as 1+.


Very brisk, hyperactive response is classified as 4+.


Determine a step or technique in the assessment of the
trigeminal nerve. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Assess muscles of
mastication.


Ask the patient to identify the location of the light touch
sensation on the forehead while eyes are closed.

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Recommend an appropriate examination method to assess spinal
accessory nerve function. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Ask the patient to
shrug shoulders against resistance.


Ask the patient to rotate the head forcibly against resistance.


Determine an important item to assess while testing a patient's
language and comprehension. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Expressive or
receptive aphasia


Language coherency


All of the following are components of the classic
ophthalmological emergency except __________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> purulent eye discharge




Mrs. Murphy is a 58-year-old woman presenting with a sudden
left-sided headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision
is blurred, and her left pupil is slightly dilated and poorly
reactive. The left conjunctiva is markedly injected, and the
eyeball is firm. Vision screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD
and 20/90 OS.
When caring for Mrs. Murphy, the most appropriate next action is
__________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > prompt referral to an
ophthalmologist

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Recommend an appropriate question to ask when assessing a
patient's mood and affect. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > How are you?


Propose an accurate statement regarding the mental status
examination. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A patient's overall appearance is
part of the mental status examination.


Determine an appropriate question to ask when assessing a
patient's perception. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Do you feel as if you're
being watched?


How do people treat you?


Choose an accurate description of expressive aphasia. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Having difficulty in expressing words




Describe the technique to assess facial nerve function. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Ask the patient to smile.




Instruct the patient to lift eyebrows.

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