APEA FNP Predictor Exam Practice
Questions: Updated 2025–2026 Test Bank
with Detailed Answers and Rationales for
Family Nurse Practitioner Students
Radial head fracture - -- ANSWER>>>>--The most likely working diagnosis for
a 14 year old patient who fell on an outstretched hand, complains of proximal
forearm pain, and has a positive fat pad sign on X-ray.
Successful treatment indication for radial head subluxation - -- ANSWER>>>>-
-The child quickly begins to use the affected arm after closed manipulation.
Measles - -- ANSWER>>>>--A 10-month old with a rash, runny nose, cough,
and a cluster of tiny white papules with an erythematous base on the buccal
mucosa suggests this diagnosis.
Object permanence - -- ANSWER>>>>--Indicated by a 12-month-old child
looking for a toy that the father has hidden under the table.
Right lower lobe crackles - -- ANSWER>>>>--Expected examination result for
a 14-year-old male with bronchitis returning with fever, right pleuritic chest pain,
and green sputum.
Microscopic exam of urine - -- ANSWER>>>>--The diagnostic test that should
be performed immediately for a 15-year-old female with burning urination after
treatment for trichomonas vaginitis.
, Testicular self-examination - -- ANSWER>>>>--Essential education for a 15-
year-old male with a history of cryptorchidism which was surgically repaired.
Measure the blood sugar - -- ANSWER>>>>--The first action a school nurse
should take when a child with type I diabetes mellitus reports sweating and
weakness after insulin injection.
Providing reassurance - -- ANSWER>>>>--The appropriate response for a 16-
year-old female experiencing midcycle spotting while on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7.
FSH, LH, TSH - -- ANSWER>>>>--The most appropriate diagnostic tests to
order for a 17-year-old female suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome, in
addition to testosterone.
Primary amenorrhea - -- ANSWER>>>>--The most likely diagnosis for a 17-
year-old female who has never had her menses and is at Tanner stage III of sexual
development.
Cancer of the testicles - -- ANSWER>>>>--Condition suspected for a 20-year-
old male with a 1-month history of a bump on his testicle and a history of
unprotected intercourse.
Gonococcal conjunctivitis - -- ANSWER>>>>--Suspected condition for a 21-
year-old college student presenting with copious, markedly purulent discharge
from her left eye.
Questions: Updated 2025–2026 Test Bank
with Detailed Answers and Rationales for
Family Nurse Practitioner Students
Radial head fracture - -- ANSWER>>>>--The most likely working diagnosis for
a 14 year old patient who fell on an outstretched hand, complains of proximal
forearm pain, and has a positive fat pad sign on X-ray.
Successful treatment indication for radial head subluxation - -- ANSWER>>>>-
-The child quickly begins to use the affected arm after closed manipulation.
Measles - -- ANSWER>>>>--A 10-month old with a rash, runny nose, cough,
and a cluster of tiny white papules with an erythematous base on the buccal
mucosa suggests this diagnosis.
Object permanence - -- ANSWER>>>>--Indicated by a 12-month-old child
looking for a toy that the father has hidden under the table.
Right lower lobe crackles - -- ANSWER>>>>--Expected examination result for
a 14-year-old male with bronchitis returning with fever, right pleuritic chest pain,
and green sputum.
Microscopic exam of urine - -- ANSWER>>>>--The diagnostic test that should
be performed immediately for a 15-year-old female with burning urination after
treatment for trichomonas vaginitis.
, Testicular self-examination - -- ANSWER>>>>--Essential education for a 15-
year-old male with a history of cryptorchidism which was surgically repaired.
Measure the blood sugar - -- ANSWER>>>>--The first action a school nurse
should take when a child with type I diabetes mellitus reports sweating and
weakness after insulin injection.
Providing reassurance - -- ANSWER>>>>--The appropriate response for a 16-
year-old female experiencing midcycle spotting while on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7.
FSH, LH, TSH - -- ANSWER>>>>--The most appropriate diagnostic tests to
order for a 17-year-old female suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome, in
addition to testosterone.
Primary amenorrhea - -- ANSWER>>>>--The most likely diagnosis for a 17-
year-old female who has never had her menses and is at Tanner stage III of sexual
development.
Cancer of the testicles - -- ANSWER>>>>--Condition suspected for a 20-year-
old male with a 1-month history of a bump on his testicle and a history of
unprotected intercourse.
Gonococcal conjunctivitis - -- ANSWER>>>>--Suspected condition for a 21-
year-old college student presenting with copious, markedly purulent discharge
from her left eye.
