APEA MAJOR.FINAL TEST PAPER 2026\2027.
Which one of the following is an ethical
infraction when using electronic medical records?
Copying and pasting outdated notes
Practice authority for advanced practice
registered nurses (APRNs) is granted by:
each state's board of nursing
Which answer is true about full practice authority
for nurse practitioners?
Full practice authority is the authorization of nurse
practitioners to evaluate patients; diagnose, order
and interpret diagnostic tests; and to initiate and
manage treatments—including prescribing
medications—without required physical
collaboration or supervision.
Which of the following scenarios reflects
"incident to" billing for Medicare-covered
services?
,APEA MAJOR.FINAL TEST PAPER 2026\2027.
An NP bills 100% of the allowable Medicare fee
schedule for follow-up care
The scope of practice for nurse practitioners is
determined by:
the state government
Medicare Part B covers
physician services, outpatient services, and durable
medical equipment
Select the statement that best describes the role
of a women's health nurse practitioner (WHNP)
The role of the WHNP is to assess, diagnose, and
treat the healthcare needs of women throughout
their lifespan
Statistical significance is represented by the P
value. Which statement about P value is correct?
When counseling a patient diagnosed with
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic
,APEA MAJOR.FINAL TEST PAPER 2026\2027.
disorder, lifestyle modifications to decrease
symptoms should include
exercising vigorously for 20 minutes three times a
week
Which of the following is used to evaluate
suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in
patients who present with a sleep disorder?
Polysomnography
Why is it often challenging to differentiate
between the diagnosis of major depressive
disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder?
Patients with bipolar disorder often present for
treatment during their low mood
Which statement about grief/bereavement and
major depressive disorder (MDD) is correct?
Depression cannot be distinguished from
grief/bereavement for at least 1 year after a loss
, APEA MAJOR.FINAL TEST PAPER 2026\2027.
The first-line drug class for the treatment of
patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
is
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which of the following tools is considered the
validated screening tool for identifying
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder questionnaire
When initiating pharmacologic treatment for
depression, what is the recommended interval for
monitoring therapeutic effects?
Every 2-4 weeks until therapeutic dose is reached
According to DSM-5 criteria, what core
symptoms must be present to diagnosis major
depressive disorder (MDD)?
Anhedonia
Because of the high prevalence of postpartum
depression, screening is recommended for all
Which one of the following is an ethical
infraction when using electronic medical records?
Copying and pasting outdated notes
Practice authority for advanced practice
registered nurses (APRNs) is granted by:
each state's board of nursing
Which answer is true about full practice authority
for nurse practitioners?
Full practice authority is the authorization of nurse
practitioners to evaluate patients; diagnose, order
and interpret diagnostic tests; and to initiate and
manage treatments—including prescribing
medications—without required physical
collaboration or supervision.
Which of the following scenarios reflects
"incident to" billing for Medicare-covered
services?
,APEA MAJOR.FINAL TEST PAPER 2026\2027.
An NP bills 100% of the allowable Medicare fee
schedule for follow-up care
The scope of practice for nurse practitioners is
determined by:
the state government
Medicare Part B covers
physician services, outpatient services, and durable
medical equipment
Select the statement that best describes the role
of a women's health nurse practitioner (WHNP)
The role of the WHNP is to assess, diagnose, and
treat the healthcare needs of women throughout
their lifespan
Statistical significance is represented by the P
value. Which statement about P value is correct?
When counseling a patient diagnosed with
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic
,APEA MAJOR.FINAL TEST PAPER 2026\2027.
disorder, lifestyle modifications to decrease
symptoms should include
exercising vigorously for 20 minutes three times a
week
Which of the following is used to evaluate
suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in
patients who present with a sleep disorder?
Polysomnography
Why is it often challenging to differentiate
between the diagnosis of major depressive
disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder?
Patients with bipolar disorder often present for
treatment during their low mood
Which statement about grief/bereavement and
major depressive disorder (MDD) is correct?
Depression cannot be distinguished from
grief/bereavement for at least 1 year after a loss
, APEA MAJOR.FINAL TEST PAPER 2026\2027.
The first-line drug class for the treatment of
patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
is
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which of the following tools is considered the
validated screening tool for identifying
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder questionnaire
When initiating pharmacologic treatment for
depression, what is the recommended interval for
monitoring therapeutic effects?
Every 2-4 weeks until therapeutic dose is reached
According to DSM-5 criteria, what core
symptoms must be present to diagnosis major
depressive disorder (MDD)?
Anhedonia
Because of the high prevalence of postpartum
depression, screening is recommended for all
