APEA PRE-PREDICTOR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED | 2026
UPDATE!!!
According to the American Diabetes Association, the newest standard
for determining the presence of diabetes mellitus based on fasting
plasma sugar level is a value equal to or greater than:
A. 100 mg/dl
B. 126 mg/dl
C. 140 mg/dl
D. 180 mg/dl - Answer > B. 126 mg/dl
The follow-up exam of a 12-month-old treated 2 weeks ago for bilateral
otitis media reveals a normal left tympanic membrane and a right
tympanic membrane with visible serous fluid levels and decreased
mobility. An appropriate plan should include:
A. Consultation with an audiologist
B. Prescription for an oral decongestant
C. Follow-up evaluation of the ears in 2 months
D. Referral to an ENT specialist for surgical consultation ANSWER C.
Follow-up evaluation of the ears in 2 months.
,A 38-yo male experiences a sudden onset of acute abdominal pain
radiating to his groin. He is having difficulty walking and is nauseated.
He denies any trauma or previous groin injuries. Examination reveals
diffuse swelling of the left testicle and negative cremasteric reflex. The
most likely diagnosis is: A. Testicluar cancer
B. Testicular torsion
C. Appendicitis
D. Epididymitis ANSWER B. Testicular Torsion
Research findings have shown that, in order to improve the longevity of
a patient who has COPD, the treatment of choice is:
A. oxygen
B. Anticholinergic drugs
C. Systemic steroids
D. Exercise ANSWER A. Oxygen
Which of the following lab test should a nurse practitioner order when
the suspected diagnosis is temporal arteritis?
A. Antinuclear antibody
B. Electrolyte profile
C. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
,D. Complete Blood Count (CBC) ANSWER C. Erythrocyte Sedimentation
Rate (ESR)
A 47-yo patient presents with complaints of upper abdominal
discomfort with nausea and burning after eating. The patient is not
currently taking any medications. The most likely differential diagnoses
would include:
A. colitis and peptic ulcer disease
B. Colitis and small bowel disease
C. Gastritis and Crohn's disease
D. Gastritis and peptic ulcer disease ANSWER D. Gastritis and peptic
ulcer disease.
A nurse practitioner orders pulmonary rehabilitation for a 75 yo patient
with COPD. Expected outcomes of this program include all the following
EXCEPT:
A. enhanced quality of life
B. Increased lung capacity
C. Decreased in-patient hospitalizations
D. Improved exercise capacity ANSWER B. Increased lung capacity
A 2month old infant is presented for examination and immunizations.
History includes an uncomplicated full-term delivery and hepatitis B
virus immunization shortly after birth. Examination is unremarkable
, except for a diffusely erythematous (not beet red) macular rash in the
diaper area., sparing the inguinal folds. No satellite lesions are noted .
The infant's rash is most likely caused by. A. Candida albicans
infections.
B. Eczema
C. Seborrheic dermatitis
D. Contact dermatitis ANSWER D. Contact dermatitis
A patient with a diagnosis of diverticulosis presents with localized left
lower quadrant discomfort, a palpable mass, mild leukocytosis, and
T=100F (37.8C). The patient does not apear toxic and can tolerate
fluids. An appropriate plan should include:
A. barium enema and nothing by mouth
B. Clear liquids and antibiotics
C. low-fiber diet and referral to gastroenterologist
D. hospital admission for IV antibiotics ANSWER B. Clear liquids and
antibiotics.
Which of the following criteria differentiates a TIA from a stroke?
A. focal symptoms
B. Amnesia of incident
C. Slowness of onset
D. Absence of residual symptoms ANSWER D. absence of residual
symptoms
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED | 2026
UPDATE!!!
According to the American Diabetes Association, the newest standard
for determining the presence of diabetes mellitus based on fasting
plasma sugar level is a value equal to or greater than:
A. 100 mg/dl
B. 126 mg/dl
C. 140 mg/dl
D. 180 mg/dl - Answer > B. 126 mg/dl
The follow-up exam of a 12-month-old treated 2 weeks ago for bilateral
otitis media reveals a normal left tympanic membrane and a right
tympanic membrane with visible serous fluid levels and decreased
mobility. An appropriate plan should include:
A. Consultation with an audiologist
B. Prescription for an oral decongestant
C. Follow-up evaluation of the ears in 2 months
D. Referral to an ENT specialist for surgical consultation ANSWER C.
Follow-up evaluation of the ears in 2 months.
,A 38-yo male experiences a sudden onset of acute abdominal pain
radiating to his groin. He is having difficulty walking and is nauseated.
He denies any trauma or previous groin injuries. Examination reveals
diffuse swelling of the left testicle and negative cremasteric reflex. The
most likely diagnosis is: A. Testicluar cancer
B. Testicular torsion
C. Appendicitis
D. Epididymitis ANSWER B. Testicular Torsion
Research findings have shown that, in order to improve the longevity of
a patient who has COPD, the treatment of choice is:
A. oxygen
B. Anticholinergic drugs
C. Systemic steroids
D. Exercise ANSWER A. Oxygen
Which of the following lab test should a nurse practitioner order when
the suspected diagnosis is temporal arteritis?
A. Antinuclear antibody
B. Electrolyte profile
C. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
,D. Complete Blood Count (CBC) ANSWER C. Erythrocyte Sedimentation
Rate (ESR)
A 47-yo patient presents with complaints of upper abdominal
discomfort with nausea and burning after eating. The patient is not
currently taking any medications. The most likely differential diagnoses
would include:
A. colitis and peptic ulcer disease
B. Colitis and small bowel disease
C. Gastritis and Crohn's disease
D. Gastritis and peptic ulcer disease ANSWER D. Gastritis and peptic
ulcer disease.
A nurse practitioner orders pulmonary rehabilitation for a 75 yo patient
with COPD. Expected outcomes of this program include all the following
EXCEPT:
A. enhanced quality of life
B. Increased lung capacity
C. Decreased in-patient hospitalizations
D. Improved exercise capacity ANSWER B. Increased lung capacity
A 2month old infant is presented for examination and immunizations.
History includes an uncomplicated full-term delivery and hepatitis B
virus immunization shortly after birth. Examination is unremarkable
, except for a diffusely erythematous (not beet red) macular rash in the
diaper area., sparing the inguinal folds. No satellite lesions are noted .
The infant's rash is most likely caused by. A. Candida albicans
infections.
B. Eczema
C. Seborrheic dermatitis
D. Contact dermatitis ANSWER D. Contact dermatitis
A patient with a diagnosis of diverticulosis presents with localized left
lower quadrant discomfort, a palpable mass, mild leukocytosis, and
T=100F (37.8C). The patient does not apear toxic and can tolerate
fluids. An appropriate plan should include:
A. barium enema and nothing by mouth
B. Clear liquids and antibiotics
C. low-fiber diet and referral to gastroenterologist
D. hospital admission for IV antibiotics ANSWER B. Clear liquids and
antibiotics.
Which of the following criteria differentiates a TIA from a stroke?
A. focal symptoms
B. Amnesia of incident
C. Slowness of onset
D. Absence of residual symptoms ANSWER D. absence of residual
symptoms
