APEA EXAM | NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
UPDATE!
When performing a digital rectal exam, a soft, pediculated lesion is
palpated. This finding is most likely - ANSWER Rectal polyp
The patient complains of severe epigastric pain that radiates to the
posterior trunk and entire abdomen. This type of pain can be suggestive
of. - ANSWER Acute pancreatitis
Of the five percussion notes, which one produces a drum like sound
heard over air filled structures during abdominal examination -
ANSWER tympany
Examination of the abdomen reveals a small midline protrusion in the
linear alba. This finding is consistent with an: - ANSWER Epigastric
hernia
Where is the linea alba? - ANSWER runs from the xiphoid process to
the pubic symphysis
, Pediculated—> attached to the base by means of a stalk
Abdominal percussion is performed to assess what
Answer > Density of tissues and organs
What is the purpose of palpation on abdomen?
Answer > Detects tenderness, distension, or masses; Aortic pulsation
(May be light or deep, as needed; It is the last method of assessment
performed).
When performing a rectal exam, a firm mass was an irregular border as
palpated, approximately 2 inches inside the rectum. This finding could
be indicative of what - ANSWER Rectal carcinoma
a firm painless ulcer suggests? - ANSWER syphillytic chancre
-primary syphillus
A tender purulent reddened mass palpated in the rectum is consistent
with - ANSWER Anal abscess
Ekamas of the abdominal wall is usually seen in persons with -
ANSWER Intraperitoneal hemorrhage or retro peritoneal hemorrhage
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
UPDATE!
When performing a digital rectal exam, a soft, pediculated lesion is
palpated. This finding is most likely - ANSWER Rectal polyp
The patient complains of severe epigastric pain that radiates to the
posterior trunk and entire abdomen. This type of pain can be suggestive
of. - ANSWER Acute pancreatitis
Of the five percussion notes, which one produces a drum like sound
heard over air filled structures during abdominal examination -
ANSWER tympany
Examination of the abdomen reveals a small midline protrusion in the
linear alba. This finding is consistent with an: - ANSWER Epigastric
hernia
Where is the linea alba? - ANSWER runs from the xiphoid process to
the pubic symphysis
, Pediculated—> attached to the base by means of a stalk
Abdominal percussion is performed to assess what
Answer > Density of tissues and organs
What is the purpose of palpation on abdomen?
Answer > Detects tenderness, distension, or masses; Aortic pulsation
(May be light or deep, as needed; It is the last method of assessment
performed).
When performing a rectal exam, a firm mass was an irregular border as
palpated, approximately 2 inches inside the rectum. This finding could
be indicative of what - ANSWER Rectal carcinoma
a firm painless ulcer suggests? - ANSWER syphillytic chancre
-primary syphillus
A tender purulent reddened mass palpated in the rectum is consistent
with - ANSWER Anal abscess
Ekamas of the abdominal wall is usually seen in persons with -
ANSWER Intraperitoneal hemorrhage or retro peritoneal hemorrhage
