APEA 3P COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the
skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted.
These types of lesions could be seen in: - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Herpes simplex or
varicella
The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by
which cranial nerve? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Transverse Foramen
Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Polycythemia
When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Itching
The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior
ramus of the ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Ischial tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques
would be omitted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Percuss areas over the scapulae
On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger
than the left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative
of: - CORRECT ANSWER-A tonic pupil
During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures that
resemble tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and unilateral
neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type of seizure
activity is referred to as a: - CORRECT ANSWER-focal seizure that becomes
generalized
, A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the
wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could
be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symmetric
To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the
abdominal hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand
needs to be: - CORRECT ANSWER-In the right lateral fornix
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both
sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weber test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on this
groove during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is
the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden,
intense left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated with a
tearing sensation. These findings are MOST likely associated
with: - CORRECT ANSWER-An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Ophthalmoscopic examination reveals dark specks noted between the fundus
and the lens. These specks are most likely: - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitreous floaters
When performing the first Leopold maneuver on a pregnant woman, if the
buttocks and head are not easily palpated at the fundus, the fetus is said to be
in: - CORRECT ANSWER-Transverse lie
When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner
instructs the patient to move his arm in front of his body. This motion of the
shoulder girdle would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Flexion
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the spine and the
lateral chest
Walking on the toes and heels may reveal: - CORRECT ANSWER-Distal muscular
weakness in the legs
When performing a bimanual exam of the vagina, the examiner should
lubricate the index and middle fingers of a gloved hand. From a standing
position, the fingers should be inserted into the vagina while exerting pressure
primarily - CORRECT ANSWER-Posteriorly
ANSWERS
When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the
skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted.
These types of lesions could be seen in: - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Herpes simplex or
varicella
The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by
which cranial nerve? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Transverse Foramen
Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Polycythemia
When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Itching
The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior
ramus of the ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as the: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Ischial tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques
would be omitted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Percuss areas over the scapulae
On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger
than the left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative
of: - CORRECT ANSWER-A tonic pupil
During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures that
resemble tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and unilateral
neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type of seizure
activity is referred to as a: - CORRECT ANSWER-focal seizure that becomes
generalized
, A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the
wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could
be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symmetric
To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the
abdominal hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand
needs to be: - CORRECT ANSWER-In the right lateral fornix
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both
sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weber test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on this
groove during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is
the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden,
intense left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated with a
tearing sensation. These findings are MOST likely associated
with: - CORRECT ANSWER-An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Ophthalmoscopic examination reveals dark specks noted between the fundus
and the lens. These specks are most likely: - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitreous floaters
When performing the first Leopold maneuver on a pregnant woman, if the
buttocks and head are not easily palpated at the fundus, the fetus is said to be
in: - CORRECT ANSWER-Transverse lie
When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner
instructs the patient to move his arm in front of his body. This motion of the
shoulder girdle would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Flexion
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the spine and the
lateral chest
Walking on the toes and heels may reveal: - CORRECT ANSWER-Distal muscular
weakness in the legs
When performing a bimanual exam of the vagina, the examiner should
lubricate the index and middle fingers of a gloved hand. From a standing
position, the fingers should be inserted into the vagina while exerting pressure
primarily - CORRECT ANSWER-Posteriorly
