APEA Predictor final exam for module
1,2,3,4 with verified questions and
answers
When are pregnant women screening for gestational diabetes? - ANSWER week 24-
28
What is round ligament pain? - ANSWER a deep, sharp, stabbing or stretching
sensation that begins or worsens with movement and can be unilateral or bilateral. This
is a normal and benign part of pregnancy
What are the components of the fetal biophysical profile? - ANSWER nonstress test
(heart rate monitoring), amniotic fluid analysis, fetal movements, fetal tone, and fetal
breathing
How is the fetal biophysical profile performed? - ANSWER via ultrasound and fetal
heart rate monitoring
When is the fetal biophysical profile often performed? - ANSWER in the third trimester,
often after week 28-32
What is a normal kick count in pregnancy? - ANSWER at least 10 kicks in a
consecutive two hour period
,How much weight should an underweight woman gain in pregnancy? - ANSWER 28-
40 pounds
How much weight should a normal weight woman gain in pregnancy? - ANSWER 25-
35 pounds
How much weight should an overweight woman gain in pregnancy? - ANSWER 15-25
pounds
How much weight should an obese woman gain in pregnancy? - ANSWER 11-20
pounds
Underweight and normal weight woman should be gaining how much weight per week
in their second and third trimesters? - ANSWER 1 pound
Overweight and obese women should be gaining how much weight per week in their
second and third trimesters? - ANSWER 0.5 pounds
What is the biggest risk associated with scabies? - ANSWER secondary infection due
to itching
What do scabies look like on the skin? - ANSWER red papular bumps that have s
shaped burrows on them; may have fluid coming from them
Sickle cell anemia is what type of anemia? - ANSWER normocytic
How is sickle cell anemia diagnosed? - ANSWER hemoglobin electrophoresis
Which age group is rheumatic fever most common in? - ANSWER children ages 5-15
What are the major symptoms of rheumatic fever? - ANSWER carditis, arthritis,
chorea, erythema marginatum (rash), subcutaneous nodules
What are the minor symptoms of rheumatic fever? - ANSWER fever, elevated ESR,
prolonged PR interval
,How do we treat rheumatic fever? - ANSWER refer to the hospital
What is chorea? - ANSWER abnormal involuntary movements
What are the main s/s of rubeiola (measles) - ANSWER Koplick spots + the 3 c's -
cough, coryza, conjunctivitis
GABHS infection puts individuals at the highest risk of developing what sequelae? -
ANSWER peritonsillar abscess, glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever
What is the diagnostic criteria for acute rheumatic fever? - ANSWER 2 major criteria
OR 1 major + 2 minor criteria PLUS evidence of a recent strep infection
Cranial nerve IX - ANSWER Glossopharyngeal- swallowing and rise of the palate, gag
reflex
Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER Acoustic (Hearing and balance)
Cranial Nerve XI - ANSWER Spinal Accessory (upper trapezius)
Deep tendon reflex - ANSWER Ankle- S1 primarily
Knee- Lumbar 2,3,4
Supinator(brachioradialis)-C5,6
BicepTriceps-C6,7
Stroke risk scale - ANSWER CHADS2
C-Congestive heart failure
H-Hypertension
A-Age >75 years
D- Diabetes
, S-prior Stroke/TIA
In the majority of children, the first permanent teeth start to erupt at the age of 6 years.
Which of the following are the first permanent teeth to erupt in this time period?
A. First Molars
B. Second Molars
C. Lower or upper incisors
D. Canines - ANSWER A. First Molars
All of the following are classified as activities of daily living (ADLs) except:
A. ability to feed self
B. Ability to manage bladder and bowel elimination
C. Personal hygiene and grooming
D. Grocery Shopping - ANSWER D. Grocery shopping
You note the following result on a routine urinalysis of a 37-year old primigravida who is
at 30 weeks gestation. Leukocyte=trace, nitrite=negative, protein=2+, blood=negative.
Her weight has increased by 5 lbs during the past week. Which of the following is most
likely?
A.HELLP syndrome
B. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (pre-eclampsia)
C. Eclampsia of pregnancy
D. Primary hypertension - ANSWER B. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (pre-
eclampsia). Classic triad of symptoms of preeclampsia include hypertension, edema
(weight gain), and proteinuria.
1,2,3,4 with verified questions and
answers
When are pregnant women screening for gestational diabetes? - ANSWER week 24-
28
What is round ligament pain? - ANSWER a deep, sharp, stabbing or stretching
sensation that begins or worsens with movement and can be unilateral or bilateral. This
is a normal and benign part of pregnancy
What are the components of the fetal biophysical profile? - ANSWER nonstress test
(heart rate monitoring), amniotic fluid analysis, fetal movements, fetal tone, and fetal
breathing
How is the fetal biophysical profile performed? - ANSWER via ultrasound and fetal
heart rate monitoring
When is the fetal biophysical profile often performed? - ANSWER in the third trimester,
often after week 28-32
What is a normal kick count in pregnancy? - ANSWER at least 10 kicks in a
consecutive two hour period
,How much weight should an underweight woman gain in pregnancy? - ANSWER 28-
40 pounds
How much weight should a normal weight woman gain in pregnancy? - ANSWER 25-
35 pounds
How much weight should an overweight woman gain in pregnancy? - ANSWER 15-25
pounds
How much weight should an obese woman gain in pregnancy? - ANSWER 11-20
pounds
Underweight and normal weight woman should be gaining how much weight per week
in their second and third trimesters? - ANSWER 1 pound
Overweight and obese women should be gaining how much weight per week in their
second and third trimesters? - ANSWER 0.5 pounds
What is the biggest risk associated with scabies? - ANSWER secondary infection due
to itching
What do scabies look like on the skin? - ANSWER red papular bumps that have s
shaped burrows on them; may have fluid coming from them
Sickle cell anemia is what type of anemia? - ANSWER normocytic
How is sickle cell anemia diagnosed? - ANSWER hemoglobin electrophoresis
Which age group is rheumatic fever most common in? - ANSWER children ages 5-15
What are the major symptoms of rheumatic fever? - ANSWER carditis, arthritis,
chorea, erythema marginatum (rash), subcutaneous nodules
What are the minor symptoms of rheumatic fever? - ANSWER fever, elevated ESR,
prolonged PR interval
,How do we treat rheumatic fever? - ANSWER refer to the hospital
What is chorea? - ANSWER abnormal involuntary movements
What are the main s/s of rubeiola (measles) - ANSWER Koplick spots + the 3 c's -
cough, coryza, conjunctivitis
GABHS infection puts individuals at the highest risk of developing what sequelae? -
ANSWER peritonsillar abscess, glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever
What is the diagnostic criteria for acute rheumatic fever? - ANSWER 2 major criteria
OR 1 major + 2 minor criteria PLUS evidence of a recent strep infection
Cranial nerve IX - ANSWER Glossopharyngeal- swallowing and rise of the palate, gag
reflex
Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER Acoustic (Hearing and balance)
Cranial Nerve XI - ANSWER Spinal Accessory (upper trapezius)
Deep tendon reflex - ANSWER Ankle- S1 primarily
Knee- Lumbar 2,3,4
Supinator(brachioradialis)-C5,6
BicepTriceps-C6,7
Stroke risk scale - ANSWER CHADS2
C-Congestive heart failure
H-Hypertension
A-Age >75 years
D- Diabetes
, S-prior Stroke/TIA
In the majority of children, the first permanent teeth start to erupt at the age of 6 years.
Which of the following are the first permanent teeth to erupt in this time period?
A. First Molars
B. Second Molars
C. Lower or upper incisors
D. Canines - ANSWER A. First Molars
All of the following are classified as activities of daily living (ADLs) except:
A. ability to feed self
B. Ability to manage bladder and bowel elimination
C. Personal hygiene and grooming
D. Grocery Shopping - ANSWER D. Grocery shopping
You note the following result on a routine urinalysis of a 37-year old primigravida who is
at 30 weeks gestation. Leukocyte=trace, nitrite=negative, protein=2+, blood=negative.
Her weight has increased by 5 lbs during the past week. Which of the following is most
likely?
A.HELLP syndrome
B. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (pre-eclampsia)
C. Eclampsia of pregnancy
D. Primary hypertension - ANSWER B. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (pre-
eclampsia). Classic triad of symptoms of preeclampsia include hypertension, edema
(weight gain), and proteinuria.
