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APEA 3P Exam Predictor Exam 100% (Best Predictor Exam for
2026) (A+ Free MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A newborn is placed under fluorescent light as part of the treatment for physiologic
jaundice. During the duration of the newborn's treatment, a nurse should:
a. cover the newborn's closed eyes with patches.
b. measure the newborn's pulse and respirations every two hours.
c. keep the newborn under the light at all times, even during the feedings.
d. notify the physician if the newborns stools become greenish yellow. - ANSWER-a. cover
the newborn's closed eyes with patches.
Which of these symptoms should a nurse expect to assess in a client who develops
hypoglycemia?
a. Fruity breath odor.
b. Polyuria.
c. Diaphoresis.
d. Flushed skin. - ANSWER-c. Diaphoresis.
A client is eight hours postoperative after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Which of these observations, if noted by a nurse, indicates a complication?
a. Hourly urine output of 90 mL.
b. Reports of bladder spasms.
c. BP 92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute.
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d. Pink-tinged urine output. - ANSWER-c. BP 92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute.
A nurse should assess a child who has diabetes mellitus (type 1) for symptoms of
hyperglycemia, which include:
a. flushed skin and thirst.
b. irritability and hunger.
c. sweating and jitteriness.
d. lethargy and tremors. - ANSWER-a. flushed skin and thirst.
Which of these laboratory test results should a nurse monitor for a client who is receiving
intravenous heparin therapy at a rate of 1,500 units per hour for the treatment of an acute
pulmonary embolism?
a. Partial thromboplastin time.
b. Clot retraction time.
c. Platelet levels.
d. Bleeding time. - ANSWER-a. Partial thromboplastin time.
Which of these techniques should a nurse use to assess for correct placement of a
nasogastric tube prior to administering a feeding?
a. Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure the pH.
b. Slowly inject 50 mL of saline and observe for resistance.
c. Inject 20 mL of water and listen for gurgling sounds.
d. Observe for bubbles after submerging the end of the tube in a cup of water. - ANSWER-a.
Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure the pH.
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A client has shortness of breath when lying down and usually assumes an upright or sitting
position in order to breathe more comfortably. A nurse should document this observation
as:
a. dyspnea.
b. bradypnea.
c. orthopnea.
d. apnea. - ANSWER-c. orthopnea.
Which of these instructions should a nurse give to a client when collecting a sputum
specimen?
a. "Take a deep breath, then cough and spit into this container."
b. "Gargle with antiseptic mouthwash before you spit into this container.
c. "Spit whatever sputum you have in your mouth into this container."
d. "Drink some fluids to loosen your secretions and the spit into this container." - ANSWER-a.
"Take a deep breath, then cough and spit into this container."
A client who is receiving radiation therapy has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition:
less than body requirements related to diminished taste perception and nausea. Which of
these additional nursing diagnoses should a nurse consider for the client?
a. Risk for aspiration.
b. Ineffective protection.
c. Risk for deficient fluid volume.
d. Altered tissue perfusion. - ANSWER-c. Risk for deficient fluid volume.
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Which of these menus, if chosen by a parent of a child who has celiac disease, would indicate
to a nurse that the parent understands the teaching about a gluten-free diet?
a. Broiled steak, baked potato, and spinach.
b. Pork chop, egg noodles, and green peas.
c. Fried chicken, white roll, and mixed vegetables.
d. Baked macaroni with cheddar cheese and corn. - ANSWER-a. Broiled steak, baked potato,
and spinach.
Which of these statements, if made by a nurse, is non-therapeutic because it disregards a
client's feelings and concerns?
a. "You appear anxious and tense."
b. "Everything will be okay."
c. "I notice you're biting your nails."
d. "I'm not sure I understand what you're saying." - ANSWER-b. "Everything will be okay."
A client tells a nurse, "I am so scared about the interview tomorrow. I just know I will say the
wrong thing and not get the job." Which of these responses, if made by the nurse, will create
a communication barrier?
a. "Would you like to practice the interview?"
b. "Have you thought about some possible questions that may be asked in the interview?"
c. "Tell me more about your concerns."
d. "You need to relax, and everything will be fine." - ANSWER-d. "You need to relax, and
everything will be fine."
APEA 3P Exam Predictor Exam 100% (Best Predictor Exam for
2026) (A+ Free MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A newborn is placed under fluorescent light as part of the treatment for physiologic
jaundice. During the duration of the newborn's treatment, a nurse should:
a. cover the newborn's closed eyes with patches.
b. measure the newborn's pulse and respirations every two hours.
c. keep the newborn under the light at all times, even during the feedings.
d. notify the physician if the newborns stools become greenish yellow. - ANSWER-a. cover
the newborn's closed eyes with patches.
Which of these symptoms should a nurse expect to assess in a client who develops
hypoglycemia?
a. Fruity breath odor.
b. Polyuria.
c. Diaphoresis.
d. Flushed skin. - ANSWER-c. Diaphoresis.
A client is eight hours postoperative after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Which of these observations, if noted by a nurse, indicates a complication?
a. Hourly urine output of 90 mL.
b. Reports of bladder spasms.
c. BP 92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute.
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d. Pink-tinged urine output. - ANSWER-c. BP 92/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 118/minute.
A nurse should assess a child who has diabetes mellitus (type 1) for symptoms of
hyperglycemia, which include:
a. flushed skin and thirst.
b. irritability and hunger.
c. sweating and jitteriness.
d. lethargy and tremors. - ANSWER-a. flushed skin and thirst.
Which of these laboratory test results should a nurse monitor for a client who is receiving
intravenous heparin therapy at a rate of 1,500 units per hour for the treatment of an acute
pulmonary embolism?
a. Partial thromboplastin time.
b. Clot retraction time.
c. Platelet levels.
d. Bleeding time. - ANSWER-a. Partial thromboplastin time.
Which of these techniques should a nurse use to assess for correct placement of a
nasogastric tube prior to administering a feeding?
a. Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure the pH.
b. Slowly inject 50 mL of saline and observe for resistance.
c. Inject 20 mL of water and listen for gurgling sounds.
d. Observe for bubbles after submerging the end of the tube in a cup of water. - ANSWER-a.
Aspirate 10 mL contents and measure the pH.
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A client has shortness of breath when lying down and usually assumes an upright or sitting
position in order to breathe more comfortably. A nurse should document this observation
as:
a. dyspnea.
b. bradypnea.
c. orthopnea.
d. apnea. - ANSWER-c. orthopnea.
Which of these instructions should a nurse give to a client when collecting a sputum
specimen?
a. "Take a deep breath, then cough and spit into this container."
b. "Gargle with antiseptic mouthwash before you spit into this container.
c. "Spit whatever sputum you have in your mouth into this container."
d. "Drink some fluids to loosen your secretions and the spit into this container." - ANSWER-a.
"Take a deep breath, then cough and spit into this container."
A client who is receiving radiation therapy has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition:
less than body requirements related to diminished taste perception and nausea. Which of
these additional nursing diagnoses should a nurse consider for the client?
a. Risk for aspiration.
b. Ineffective protection.
c. Risk for deficient fluid volume.
d. Altered tissue perfusion. - ANSWER-c. Risk for deficient fluid volume.
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Which of these menus, if chosen by a parent of a child who has celiac disease, would indicate
to a nurse that the parent understands the teaching about a gluten-free diet?
a. Broiled steak, baked potato, and spinach.
b. Pork chop, egg noodles, and green peas.
c. Fried chicken, white roll, and mixed vegetables.
d. Baked macaroni with cheddar cheese and corn. - ANSWER-a. Broiled steak, baked potato,
and spinach.
Which of these statements, if made by a nurse, is non-therapeutic because it disregards a
client's feelings and concerns?
a. "You appear anxious and tense."
b. "Everything will be okay."
c. "I notice you're biting your nails."
d. "I'm not sure I understand what you're saying." - ANSWER-b. "Everything will be okay."
A client tells a nurse, "I am so scared about the interview tomorrow. I just know I will say the
wrong thing and not get the job." Which of these responses, if made by the nurse, will create
a communication barrier?
a. "Would you like to practice the interview?"
b. "Have you thought about some possible questions that may be asked in the interview?"
c. "Tell me more about your concerns."
d. "You need to relax, and everything will be fine." - ANSWER-d. "You need to relax, and
everything will be fine."
