APEA 3P EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A GRADE
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) - correct
answer- Condition associated with sudden, intense
left lower abdominal pain radiating to the back and a
tearing sensation.
Abdominal Pain Tenderness - correct answer- If
abdominal pain persists when the patient raises his head
and shoulders, the origin of the tenderness is probably: -
In the abdominal wall.
Ankle Joint Tenderness - correct answer- When
examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner
notes localized tenderness over the ankle joint. This could
be suggestive of: - Ligamentous injury.
Ankle-Brachial Index - correct answer- The
ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a
person's risk for: - Peripheral artery disease.
,Aortic valve heart sounds - correct answer-
Auscultate between the 2nd and 3rd intercostal spaces at
the right upper sternal border.
Arthritis - correct answer- Restrictions of
internal and external rotation of the hip are sensitive
indicators of.
Articular Structure Disease - correct answer-
When discussing the musculoskeletal system, all of the
following statements related to articular structure disease
are true except which one? - Articular disease is usually
due to stiffness or pain.
Axioscapular Muscles - correct answer- The
axioscapular group of muscles include which on of the
following? - Trapezius.
Bimanual exam of the vagina - correct answer-
The examiner should lubricate the index and middle
fingers of a gloved hand and insert them into the vagina
while exerting pressure primarily posteriorly.
, Bimanual vaginal exam - correct answer- To
palpate the right ovary, the pelvic hand needs to be in the
right lateral fornix.
Breastfeeding - correct answer- The infant with
the lowest risk of developing elevated levels of bilirubin is
the one who: - Breast feeds within the first hour of life.
Breath Sounds in Heart Failure - correct answer-
When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left
sided heart failure, the breath sounds are: - vesicular with
late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the
lungs and resonant on percussion.
Bright red stools - correct answer- This
symptom could be consistent with cancer of the sigmoid
colon.
Cavernous Hemangioma - correct answer-
Reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A GRADE
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) - correct
answer- Condition associated with sudden, intense
left lower abdominal pain radiating to the back and a
tearing sensation.
Abdominal Pain Tenderness - correct answer- If
abdominal pain persists when the patient raises his head
and shoulders, the origin of the tenderness is probably: -
In the abdominal wall.
Ankle Joint Tenderness - correct answer- When
examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner
notes localized tenderness over the ankle joint. This could
be suggestive of: - Ligamentous injury.
Ankle-Brachial Index - correct answer- The
ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a
person's risk for: - Peripheral artery disease.
,Aortic valve heart sounds - correct answer-
Auscultate between the 2nd and 3rd intercostal spaces at
the right upper sternal border.
Arthritis - correct answer- Restrictions of
internal and external rotation of the hip are sensitive
indicators of.
Articular Structure Disease - correct answer-
When discussing the musculoskeletal system, all of the
following statements related to articular structure disease
are true except which one? - Articular disease is usually
due to stiffness or pain.
Axioscapular Muscles - correct answer- The
axioscapular group of muscles include which on of the
following? - Trapezius.
Bimanual exam of the vagina - correct answer-
The examiner should lubricate the index and middle
fingers of a gloved hand and insert them into the vagina
while exerting pressure primarily posteriorly.
, Bimanual vaginal exam - correct answer- To
palpate the right ovary, the pelvic hand needs to be in the
right lateral fornix.
Breastfeeding - correct answer- The infant with
the lowest risk of developing elevated levels of bilirubin is
the one who: - Breast feeds within the first hour of life.
Breath Sounds in Heart Failure - correct answer-
When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left
sided heart failure, the breath sounds are: - vesicular with
late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the
lungs and resonant on percussion.
Bright red stools - correct answer- This
symptom could be consistent with cancer of the sigmoid
colon.
Cavernous Hemangioma - correct answer-
Reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of
