APEA 3P Fully Explained.

APEA 3P Fully Explained. 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 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 ANSWERIschial tuberosity When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques would be omitted? - CORRECT ANSWERPercuss 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 ANSWERA 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 ANSWERfocal 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 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 ANSWERIn 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 ANSWERDelirium Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? - CORRECT ANSWERWeber 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 ANSWERTrochlear 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 ANSWERAn abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) Ophthalmoscopic examination reveals dark specks noted between the fundus and the lens. These specks are most likely: - CORRECT ANSWERVitreous floaters When performing the first Leopold maneuver on a pregnant woman, if the buttocks and head are not easily palpated at the fundus, the fetus is said to be in: - CORRECT ANSWERTransverse lie When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner instructs the patient to move his arm in front of his body. This motion of the shoulder girdle would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWERFlexion To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - CORRECT ANSWERBetween the spine and the lateral chest Walking on the toes and heels may reveal: - CORRECT ANSWERDistal muscular weakness in the legs When performing a bimanual exam of the vagina, the examiner should lubricate the index and middle fingers of a gloved hand. From a standing position, the fingers should be inserted into the vagina while exerting pressure primarily - CORRECT ANSWERPosteriorly During pregnancy, which hormone results in increased blood viscosity? - CORRECT ANSWERErythropoietin Resting tremors refer to those tremors that disappear: - CORRECT ANSWERWith voluntary movement A patient presents with complaints of bright red stools over the past week. This symptom could be consistent with: - CORRECT ANSWERCancer of the sigmoid colon Mydriasis is a term used to describe: - CORRECT ANSWERDilation of the pupils When performing a musculoskeletal exam on a patient with mechanical low back pain, osteoporosis is suspected. Positive findings would include all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWERCalf wasting Which stage of pressure is consistent with findings on dermatologic examination of a full thickness tissue loss and subcutaneous fat visible with mild slough on the right hip? - CORRECT ANSWERStage III The vertebral column angles sharply posteriorly and becomes immovable at the: - CORRECT ANSWERLumbosacral junction Which one of the following is at the HIGHEST risk for suicide? - CORRECT ANSWERA 52-year-old white man When auscultating heart sounds arising from the aortic valve in an adult patient, place the stethoscope: - CORRECT ANSWERBetween the 2nd and 3rd intercostal spaces at the right upper sternal border Pain and crepitus over the patella suggests - CORRECT ANSWERRoughening of the patellar undersurface Which one of the following findings is NOT typical in a patient who has delirium? - CORRECT ANSWERIntact attention and concentration Men between the ages of 40 and 64 years should be screened yearly for: - CORRECT ANSWERhypertension