ACTUAL APEA 3P EXAM 2025 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a
decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to
as: - ANSWER-Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect
both sensorineural
and conductive hearing loss? - ANSWER-Weber test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides
on this groove
during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is
the: - ANSWER-Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with
sudden, intense left
lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is
associated with a tearing
sensation. These findings are MOST likely associated with: -
ANSWER-An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Men between the ages of 40 and 64 years should be screened yearly
for: - ANSWER-hypertension
A term used to describe drainage from the nose is: - ANSWER-
rhinorrhea
,Tenderness over the scapulohumeral muscle group with the inability
to abduct the arm
above the shoulder level would be consistent with all of the following
except - ANSWER-Synovitis of the glenohumeral joint
In the older adult, the test for leg mobility is known as the: -
ANSWER-Timed "get up and go test"
Which one of the following procedures would confirm a definitive
medical diagnosis of
Hirschsprung's disease? - ANSWER-A rectal biopsy
Hypofunctioning of the thyroid gland would lead to all the following
disorders except: - ANSWER-Graves' disease
The fleshy projection of the earlobe is known as the: - ANSWER-
Lobule
A 50-year-old male describes difficulty emptying his bladder. On
exam, a distended
bladder is noted following urination. This finding may be associated
with: - ANSWER-Overflow incontinence
When performing an examination of the external genitalia of a female
patient, a small
firm, round cystic nodule in the labia is identified. This lesion is most
consistent with: - ANSWER-Epidermoid cyst
, Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of the lower leg
evaluates the: - ANSWER-Medial meniscus
During a speculum exam of the cervix the speculum is maintained in
an open position
by: - ANSWER-Gently tightening the thumb screw on the speculum
The NP is examining the elbow of a 16-year-old male athlete.
Increased pain is noted
when he tries to extend his wrist against resistance. This finding is
most consistent with: - ANSWER-Lateral epicondylitis
Which examination finding is defined as a congenital ventral
displacement of the
meatus on the penis? - ANSWER-Hypospadias
Bowel sounds may be increased in the presence of: - ANSWER-Early
intestinal obstruction
Eversion of the upper eyelid can be performed by placing the cotton
applicator on the
upper lid above the level of the internal tarsal plates and then: -
ANSWER-Gently push down with the stick and lift the lashes up and
flip the lid inside out
Anticipatory guidance for the family of a pre-adolescent with
cognitive impairment
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a
decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to
as: - ANSWER-Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect
both sensorineural
and conductive hearing loss? - ANSWER-Weber test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides
on this groove
during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is
the: - ANSWER-Trochlear groove
A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with
sudden, intense left
lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is
associated with a tearing
sensation. These findings are MOST likely associated with: -
ANSWER-An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Men between the ages of 40 and 64 years should be screened yearly
for: - ANSWER-hypertension
A term used to describe drainage from the nose is: - ANSWER-
rhinorrhea
,Tenderness over the scapulohumeral muscle group with the inability
to abduct the arm
above the shoulder level would be consistent with all of the following
except - ANSWER-Synovitis of the glenohumeral joint
In the older adult, the test for leg mobility is known as the: -
ANSWER-Timed "get up and go test"
Which one of the following procedures would confirm a definitive
medical diagnosis of
Hirschsprung's disease? - ANSWER-A rectal biopsy
Hypofunctioning of the thyroid gland would lead to all the following
disorders except: - ANSWER-Graves' disease
The fleshy projection of the earlobe is known as the: - ANSWER-
Lobule
A 50-year-old male describes difficulty emptying his bladder. On
exam, a distended
bladder is noted following urination. This finding may be associated
with: - ANSWER-Overflow incontinence
When performing an examination of the external genitalia of a female
patient, a small
firm, round cystic nodule in the labia is identified. This lesion is most
consistent with: - ANSWER-Epidermoid cyst
, Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of the lower leg
evaluates the: - ANSWER-Medial meniscus
During a speculum exam of the cervix the speculum is maintained in
an open position
by: - ANSWER-Gently tightening the thumb screw on the speculum
The NP is examining the elbow of a 16-year-old male athlete.
Increased pain is noted
when he tries to extend his wrist against resistance. This finding is
most consistent with: - ANSWER-Lateral epicondylitis
Which examination finding is defined as a congenital ventral
displacement of the
meatus on the penis? - ANSWER-Hypospadias
Bowel sounds may be increased in the presence of: - ANSWER-Early
intestinal obstruction
Eversion of the upper eyelid can be performed by placing the cotton
applicator on the
upper lid above the level of the internal tarsal plates and then: -
ANSWER-Gently push down with the stick and lift the lashes up and
flip the lid inside out
Anticipatory guidance for the family of a pre-adolescent with
cognitive impairment
