NSG 6998 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | EXPERT
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SECTION 1: ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT (Q1-15)
Q1. A 58-year-old male presents with chest pressure with exertion that resolves with rest. He describes it as
"heavy pressure" in the substernal area radiating to the left jaw. Which finding is most consistent with stable
angina?
A) Pain that is sharp and pleuritic, worsening with inspiration
B) Pain reproducible with palpation of the chest wall
C) Pain provoked by exertion and relieved within minutes by rest or nitroglycerin
D) Pain constant for hours with diaphoresis and nausea
Answer: C
Rationale: Stable angina is characterized by chest discomfort provoked by physical exertion or emotional
stress and relieved by rest or sublingual nitroglycerin within 5-10 minutes. Pleuritic pain suggests pericarditis.
Reproducible pain with palpation suggests costochondritis. Prolonged pain with diaphoresis suggests acute
MI.
Q2. During cardiac auscultation, you hear a mid-systolic click followed by a late systolic murmur at the apex,
best heard with the bell. This is most consistent with:
A) Aortic stenosis
B) Mitral valve prolapse
C) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
D) Tricuspid regurgitation
Answer: B
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Rationale: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is characterized by a mid-systolic click (due to chordae tendineae
tension) followed by a late systolic murmur (mitral regurgitation). The murmur is best heard at the apex and
may increase with standing or Valsalva (decreased preload).
Q3. What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis?
A) Intermenstrual spotting
B) Progressive dysmenorrhea
C) Dyspareunia
D) Infertility
Answer: B
Rationale: Progressive dysmenorrhea (pain worsening over time with menses) is the hallmark symptom of
endometriosis. While dyspareunia and infertility are associated, progressive dysmenorrhea is the most
characteristic presenting symptom.
Q4. What is first-line treatment for endometriosis?
A) Surgical excision
B) Cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
C) GnRH agonists
D) Progestin-only therapy
Answer: B
Rationale: First-line treatment for endometriosis is cyclic oral contraceptives and NSAIDs for pain
management. GnRH agonists are second-line for refractory cases.
, NSG 6998 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | EXPERT
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Q5. How is endometriosis definitively diagnosed?
A) Transvaginal ultrasound
B) MRI pelvis
C) Laparoscopy with biopsy
D) CA-125 blood level
Answer: C
Rationale: While transvaginal ultrasound can suggest endometriosis (especially endometriomas), laparoscopy
with biopsy remains the gold standard for definitive diagnosis.
Q6. A patient presents with a "Christmas tree" pattern rash on the trunk. What rash should you consider?
A) Psoriasis
B) Pityriasis rosea
C) Tinea versicolor
D) Lichen planus
Answer: B
Rationale: Pityriasis rosea classically presents with a "Christmas tree" pattern of scaly macules along skin
tension lines on the trunk after a herald patch.
Q7. What does the "D" in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?
A) Depth
B) Diameter >6mm
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C) Dark color
D) Distribution
Answer: B
Rationale: The "D" in melanoma skin assessment stands for Diameter greater than 6mm (about 1/4 inch),
though melanomas can sometimes be smaller.
Q8. Boutonniere deformities are indicative of which disease?
A) Osteoarthritis
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Gout
D) Psoriatic arthritis
Answer: B
Rationale: Boutonniere deformities (flexion of PIP with hyperextension of DIP) are classic findings in
rheumatoid arthritis due to chronic inflammation and tendon damage.
Q9. What is Chvostek's sign?
A) Carpal spasm with BP cuff inflation
B) Facial muscle contraction with percussion over facial nerve
C) Hand numbness in pregnancy
D) Toe extension with foot stroking
Answer: B
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SECTION 1: ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT (Q1-15)
Q1. A 58-year-old male presents with chest pressure with exertion that resolves with rest. He describes it as
"heavy pressure" in the substernal area radiating to the left jaw. Which finding is most consistent with stable
angina?
A) Pain that is sharp and pleuritic, worsening with inspiration
B) Pain reproducible with palpation of the chest wall
C) Pain provoked by exertion and relieved within minutes by rest or nitroglycerin
D) Pain constant for hours with diaphoresis and nausea
Answer: C
Rationale: Stable angina is characterized by chest discomfort provoked by physical exertion or emotional
stress and relieved by rest or sublingual nitroglycerin within 5-10 minutes. Pleuritic pain suggests pericarditis.
Reproducible pain with palpation suggests costochondritis. Prolonged pain with diaphoresis suggests acute
MI.
Q2. During cardiac auscultation, you hear a mid-systolic click followed by a late systolic murmur at the apex,
best heard with the bell. This is most consistent with:
A) Aortic stenosis
B) Mitral valve prolapse
C) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
D) Tricuspid regurgitation
Answer: B
, NSG 6998 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | EXPERT
VERIFIED MOST TESTED | COMPREHENSIVE STUDY BANK | APRN
CERTIFICATION PREP | VERIFIED Q&A | PASS GUARANTEED - GRADED A
Rationale: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is characterized by a mid-systolic click (due to chordae tendineae
tension) followed by a late systolic murmur (mitral regurgitation). The murmur is best heard at the apex and
may increase with standing or Valsalva (decreased preload).
Q3. What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis?
A) Intermenstrual spotting
B) Progressive dysmenorrhea
C) Dyspareunia
D) Infertility
Answer: B
Rationale: Progressive dysmenorrhea (pain worsening over time with menses) is the hallmark symptom of
endometriosis. While dyspareunia and infertility are associated, progressive dysmenorrhea is the most
characteristic presenting symptom.
Q4. What is first-line treatment for endometriosis?
A) Surgical excision
B) Cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
C) GnRH agonists
D) Progestin-only therapy
Answer: B
Rationale: First-line treatment for endometriosis is cyclic oral contraceptives and NSAIDs for pain
management. GnRH agonists are second-line for refractory cases.
, NSG 6998 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | EXPERT
VERIFIED MOST TESTED | COMPREHENSIVE STUDY BANK | APRN
CERTIFICATION PREP | VERIFIED Q&A | PASS GUARANTEED - GRADED A
Q5. How is endometriosis definitively diagnosed?
A) Transvaginal ultrasound
B) MRI pelvis
C) Laparoscopy with biopsy
D) CA-125 blood level
Answer: C
Rationale: While transvaginal ultrasound can suggest endometriosis (especially endometriomas), laparoscopy
with biopsy remains the gold standard for definitive diagnosis.
Q6. A patient presents with a "Christmas tree" pattern rash on the trunk. What rash should you consider?
A) Psoriasis
B) Pityriasis rosea
C) Tinea versicolor
D) Lichen planus
Answer: B
Rationale: Pityriasis rosea classically presents with a "Christmas tree" pattern of scaly macules along skin
tension lines on the trunk after a herald patch.
Q7. What does the "D" in the ABCDE rule for melanoma stand for?
A) Depth
B) Diameter >6mm
, NSG 6998 APEA PREDICTOR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | EXPERT
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C) Dark color
D) Distribution
Answer: B
Rationale: The "D" in melanoma skin assessment stands for Diameter greater than 6mm (about 1/4 inch),
though melanomas can sometimes be smaller.
Q8. Boutonniere deformities are indicative of which disease?
A) Osteoarthritis
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Gout
D) Psoriatic arthritis
Answer: B
Rationale: Boutonniere deformities (flexion of PIP with hyperextension of DIP) are classic findings in
rheumatoid arthritis due to chronic inflammation and tendon damage.
Q9. What is Chvostek's sign?
A) Carpal spasm with BP cuff inflation
B) Facial muscle contraction with percussion over facial nerve
C) Hand numbness in pregnancy
D) Toe extension with foot stroking
Answer: B
