APEA QBANK AANP PRIMARY CARE DIAGNOSTIC REASONING PRACTICE SET 2026 CERTIFICATION REVIEW A+

APEA QBANK AANP PRIMARY CARE
DIAGNOSTIC REASONING PRACTICE SET
2026 CERTIFICATION REVIEW A+

◉ The pathway involved in the clotting cascade and is triggered by
blood coming in contact with collagen fibers is
A. the intrinsic pathway
B. the extrinsic pathway
C. the common pathway
D. the tissue factor pathway.
Answer: A. the intrinsic pathway


◉ The plasma protein that binds to and transports iron is known as:
A. ferritin
B. reticulocyte
C. transferrin
D. globulin.
Answer: C. transferrin


◉ The primary organ responsible for the production of ITP platelet
antibodies is the:

, A. Spleen
B. Liver
C. Kidney
D. Pancreas.
Answer: A. Spleen


◉ Thrombocytopenia is characterized by
A. decreased iron supply
B. decreased production of red blood cells
C. too many circulating platelets
D. insufficient circulating platelets.
Answer: D. insufficient circulating platelets


◉ What is the average lifespan of a red cell?
A. 7 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 120 days.
Answer: D. 120 days


◉ What is the final enzyme of the clotting cascade that produces
fibrin?