NSG 6998 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM 2026
STUDY GUIDE REVISION SHEET CORE
CONCEPT BREAKDOWN
◉ Nursing home care.
Answer: Custodial care not covered by Medicare Part A.
◉ Mycoplasma pneumonia.
Answer: Common in young adults; spread via respiratory droplets.
◉ Induration.
Answer: Firmness at PPD test site indicating tuberculosis exposure.
◉ Positive PPD size.
Answer: 10 mm or greater in low-risk patients.
◉ Durable power of attorney.
Answer: Agent makes medical decisions if patient is incompetent.
◉ Agent's decisions.
Answer: Legally binding; cannot be overridden by spouse.
,◉ Munchausen syndrome.
Answer: Patients fake illness for attention from providers.
◉ PPD test.
Answer: Skin test for tuberculosis exposure; read after 48 hours.
◉ Erythema.
Answer: Redness at PPD site; does not indicate positive result.
◉ Acute bronchitis.
Answer: Inflammation of bronchi; often follows respiratory
infections.
◉ Streptococcal pneumonia.
Answer: Bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
◉ Legionnaires disease.
Answer: Severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria.
◉ Chest radiograph.
Answer: X-ray used to diagnose lung conditions.
,◉ White blood cell count.
Answer: Indicator of infection; normal is 4,500-11,000/uL.
◉ Fine crackles.
Answer: Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
◉ Infiltrates.
Answer: Abnormal substances in lung tissue seen on x-ray.
◉ Respirations.
Answer: Rate of breathing; normal is 12-20 breaths/min.
◉ Pulse rate.
Answer: Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 beats/min.
◉ Low-grade fever.
Answer: Temperature slightly elevated, typically 99-100.4°F.
◉ Custodial care.
Answer: Assistance with daily living activities, not medical.
, ◉ Emergency department usage.
Answer: Frequent visits by Munchausen patients for attention.
◉ Antihypertensive medications.
Answer: Drugs used to manage high blood pressure.
◉ Calcium channel blockers.
Answer: Medications that inhibit calcium entry into cells.
◉ Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
Answer: Drugs that lower blood pressure by inhibiting ACE.
◉ Beta-blockers.
Answer: Medications that reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
◉ Diuretics.
Answer: Drugs that promote urine production to reduce fluid.
◉ Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).
Answer: Measurement of how much air can be exhaled.
◉ Airway hyperresponsiveness.
STUDY GUIDE REVISION SHEET CORE
CONCEPT BREAKDOWN
◉ Nursing home care.
Answer: Custodial care not covered by Medicare Part A.
◉ Mycoplasma pneumonia.
Answer: Common in young adults; spread via respiratory droplets.
◉ Induration.
Answer: Firmness at PPD test site indicating tuberculosis exposure.
◉ Positive PPD size.
Answer: 10 mm or greater in low-risk patients.
◉ Durable power of attorney.
Answer: Agent makes medical decisions if patient is incompetent.
◉ Agent's decisions.
Answer: Legally binding; cannot be overridden by spouse.
,◉ Munchausen syndrome.
Answer: Patients fake illness for attention from providers.
◉ PPD test.
Answer: Skin test for tuberculosis exposure; read after 48 hours.
◉ Erythema.
Answer: Redness at PPD site; does not indicate positive result.
◉ Acute bronchitis.
Answer: Inflammation of bronchi; often follows respiratory
infections.
◉ Streptococcal pneumonia.
Answer: Bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
◉ Legionnaires disease.
Answer: Severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria.
◉ Chest radiograph.
Answer: X-ray used to diagnose lung conditions.
,◉ White blood cell count.
Answer: Indicator of infection; normal is 4,500-11,000/uL.
◉ Fine crackles.
Answer: Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
◉ Infiltrates.
Answer: Abnormal substances in lung tissue seen on x-ray.
◉ Respirations.
Answer: Rate of breathing; normal is 12-20 breaths/min.
◉ Pulse rate.
Answer: Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 beats/min.
◉ Low-grade fever.
Answer: Temperature slightly elevated, typically 99-100.4°F.
◉ Custodial care.
Answer: Assistance with daily living activities, not medical.
, ◉ Emergency department usage.
Answer: Frequent visits by Munchausen patients for attention.
◉ Antihypertensive medications.
Answer: Drugs used to manage high blood pressure.
◉ Calcium channel blockers.
Answer: Medications that inhibit calcium entry into cells.
◉ Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
Answer: Drugs that lower blood pressure by inhibiting ACE.
◉ Beta-blockers.
Answer: Medications that reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
◉ Diuretics.
Answer: Drugs that promote urine production to reduce fluid.
◉ Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).
Answer: Measurement of how much air can be exhaled.
◉ Airway hyperresponsiveness.
