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APEA PRE-PREDICTOR NP EXAM REVIEW 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Covers inpatient hospitalizations and skilled nursing
Medicare Part A
care.
Nursing home care Custodial care not covered by Medicare Part A.
Common in young adults; spread via respiratory
Mycoplasma pneumonia
droplets.
Firmness at PPD test site indicating tuberculosis
Induration
exposure.
Positive PPD size 10 mm or greater in low-risk patients.
Agent makes medical decisions if patient is
Durable power of attorney
incompetent.
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Agent's decisions Legally binding; cannot be overridden by spouse.
Munchausen syndrome Patients fake illness for attention from providers.
Skin test for tuberculosis exposure; read after 48
PPD test hours.
Erythema Redness at PPD site; does not indicate positive result.
Inflammation of bronchi; often follows respiratory
Acute bronchitis infections.
Bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus
Streptococcal pneumonia pneumoniae.
Legionnaires disease Severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria.
Chest radiograph X-ray used to diagnose lung conditions.
White blood cell count Indicator of infection; normal is 4,500-11,000/uL.
Fine crackles Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Infiltrates Abnormal substances in lung tissue seen on x-ray.
Respirations Rate of breathing; normal is 12-20 breaths/min.
Pulse rate Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 beats/min.
Low-grade fever Temperature slightly elevated, typically 99-100.4°F.
Custodial care Assistance with daily living activities, not medical.
Emergency department Frequent visits by Munchausen patients for attention.
usage
Antihypertensive Drugs used to manage high blood pressure.
medications
Calcium channel blockers Medications that inhibit calcium entry into cells.
Angiotensin-converting Drugs that lower blood pressure by inhibiting ACE.
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Medications that reduce heart rate and blood
Beta-blockers pressure.
Diuretics Drugs that promote urine production to reduce fluid.
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APEA PRE-PREDICTOR NP EXAM REVIEW 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED GRADED A+
Terms in this set (551)
Covers inpatient hospitalizations and skilled nursing
Medicare Part A
care.
Nursing home care Custodial care not covered by Medicare Part A.
Common in young adults; spread via respiratory
Mycoplasma pneumonia
droplets.
Firmness at PPD test site indicating tuberculosis
Induration
exposure.
Positive PPD size 10 mm or greater in low-risk patients.
Agent makes medical decisions if patient is
Durable power of attorney
incompetent.
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6
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Agent's decisions Legally binding; cannot be overridden by spouse.
Munchausen syndrome Patients fake illness for attention from providers.
Skin test for tuberculosis exposure; read after 48
PPD test hours.
Erythema Redness at PPD site; does not indicate positive result.
Inflammation of bronchi; often follows respiratory
Acute bronchitis infections.
Bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus
Streptococcal pneumonia pneumoniae.
Legionnaires disease Severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria.
Chest radiograph X-ray used to diagnose lung conditions.
White blood cell count Indicator of infection; normal is 4,500-11,000/uL.
Fine crackles Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Infiltrates Abnormal substances in lung tissue seen on x-ray.
Respirations Rate of breathing; normal is 12-20 breaths/min.
Pulse rate Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 beats/min.
Low-grade fever Temperature slightly elevated, typically 99-100.4°F.
Custodial care Assistance with daily living activities, not medical.
Emergency department Frequent visits by Munchausen patients for attention.
usage
Antihypertensive Drugs used to manage high blood pressure.
medications
Calcium channel blockers Medications that inhibit calcium entry into cells.
Angiotensin-converting Drugs that lower blood pressure by inhibiting ACE.
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Medications that reduce heart rate and blood
Beta-blockers pressure.
Diuretics Drugs that promote urine production to reduce fluid.
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