APEA 3P EXAM KEY 98 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST 2026
Lesions measuring approximately 0.5cm, seen in herpes simplex or varicella. -
CORRECT ANSWER Circumscribed elevations of the skin filled with serous fluid
The cranial nerve that innervates the principal muscles involved when closing the
mouth. - CORRECT ANSWER Cranial nerve V
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery. - CORRECT ANSWER
Transverse Foramen
NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes. - CORRECT ANSWER Polycythemia
The chief complaint is itching. - CORRECT ANSWER Pediculosis capitis
The large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the ischium that bears
most of the weight in sitting. - CORRECT ANSWER Ischial tuberosity
Percussing areas over the scapulae would be omitted when percussing the
posterior chest. - CORRECT ANSWER Percussion technique
Condition indicated by a right pupil that appears larger than the left and reacts
much slower to light. - CORRECT ANSWER Tonic pupil
, Type of seizure activity where the patient experiences partial seizures resembling
tonic-clinic seizures. - CORRECT ANSWER Focal seizure that becomes generalized
Type of weakness suggested by a female patient complaining of weakness in both
arms when transferring wet clothes. - CORRECT ANSWER Symmetric weakness
pattern
To palpate the right ovary, the pelvic hand needs to be in the right lateral fornix. -
CORRECT ANSWER Bimanual vaginal exam
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities resulting in decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking. - CORRECT ANSWER
Delirium
A screening test for hearing loss that can detect both sensorineural and
conductive hearing loss. - CORRECT ANSWER Weber test
The groove on the anterior aspect of the distal femur where the patella slides
during knee flexion and extension. - CORRECT ANSWER Trochlear groove
Condition associated with sudden, intense left lower abdominal pain radiating to
the back and a tearing sensation. - CORRECT ANSWER Abdominal aortic aneurysm
(AAA)
Dark specks noted between the fundus and the lens during an ophthalmoscopic
examination. - CORRECT ANSWER Vitreous floaters
ANSWERS LATEST 2026
Lesions measuring approximately 0.5cm, seen in herpes simplex or varicella. -
CORRECT ANSWER Circumscribed elevations of the skin filled with serous fluid
The cranial nerve that innervates the principal muscles involved when closing the
mouth. - CORRECT ANSWER Cranial nerve V
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery. - CORRECT ANSWER
Transverse Foramen
NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes. - CORRECT ANSWER Polycythemia
The chief complaint is itching. - CORRECT ANSWER Pediculosis capitis
The large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the ischium that bears
most of the weight in sitting. - CORRECT ANSWER Ischial tuberosity
Percussing areas over the scapulae would be omitted when percussing the
posterior chest. - CORRECT ANSWER Percussion technique
Condition indicated by a right pupil that appears larger than the left and reacts
much slower to light. - CORRECT ANSWER Tonic pupil
, Type of seizure activity where the patient experiences partial seizures resembling
tonic-clinic seizures. - CORRECT ANSWER Focal seizure that becomes generalized
Type of weakness suggested by a female patient complaining of weakness in both
arms when transferring wet clothes. - CORRECT ANSWER Symmetric weakness
pattern
To palpate the right ovary, the pelvic hand needs to be in the right lateral fornix. -
CORRECT ANSWER Bimanual vaginal exam
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities resulting in decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking. - CORRECT ANSWER
Delirium
A screening test for hearing loss that can detect both sensorineural and
conductive hearing loss. - CORRECT ANSWER Weber test
The groove on the anterior aspect of the distal femur where the patella slides
during knee flexion and extension. - CORRECT ANSWER Trochlear groove
Condition associated with sudden, intense left lower abdominal pain radiating to
the back and a tearing sensation. - CORRECT ANSWER Abdominal aortic aneurysm
(AAA)
Dark specks noted between the fundus and the lens during an ophthalmoscopic
examination. - CORRECT ANSWER Vitreous floaters
