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APEA 3P PREDICTOR NEWEST 2025/2026
QUESTIONS BANK ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Men between the ages of 40 and 64 years should be
screened early for... - ANSWER-Hypertension
A term used to describe drainage from the nose is... -
ANSWER-rhinorrhea
Fasciculations in atrophic muscles suggest... - ANSWER-A
lower motor neuron disease
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The nerve that provides sensation to the palm and palmar
surface of the most of the thumb, second, and third
fingers, and half of the fourth digit is the... - ANSWER-
Median nerve
Stools that appear black, tarry, and sticky are referred to
as... - ANSWER-Melena
A patient with cirrhosis develops portal hypertension as
indicated by the presence of... - ANSWER-Splenomegaly
Which of the following is considered an extrinsic risk factor
for falls in the older adult? - ANSWER-Psychoactive
medications
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The thoracic lymph duct drains lymphatic fluid from all of
the following areas except... - ANSWER-Right upper
thorax
Which ethnicity is associated with glucose-6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G^PD) deficiency? - ANSWER-
Black/African American
During pregnancy, which hormone is responsible for
increasing insulin resistance and hyperglycemia
associated with diabetes? - ANSWER-Human placental
lactogen
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On examination of a six-week-old infant, developmental
hip dysplasia (DDH) is suspected. If DDH is present, it
might be evidenced by... - ANSWER-Limited abduction of
the affected leg
When should a vaginal swab for Group B streptococcus
(GBS) be obtained in a pregnant woman? - ANSWER-35-
37 weeks
Percussion of the abdomen should be avoided when? -
ANSWER-An abdominal aneurysm is suspected
Basic self-care activities are referred to as... - ANSWER-
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
APEA 3P PREDICTOR NEWEST 2025/2026
QUESTIONS BANK ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Men between the ages of 40 and 64 years should be
screened early for... - ANSWER-Hypertension
A term used to describe drainage from the nose is... -
ANSWER-rhinorrhea
Fasciculations in atrophic muscles suggest... - ANSWER-A
lower motor neuron disease
,2|Page
The nerve that provides sensation to the palm and palmar
surface of the most of the thumb, second, and third
fingers, and half of the fourth digit is the... - ANSWER-
Median nerve
Stools that appear black, tarry, and sticky are referred to
as... - ANSWER-Melena
A patient with cirrhosis develops portal hypertension as
indicated by the presence of... - ANSWER-Splenomegaly
Which of the following is considered an extrinsic risk factor
for falls in the older adult? - ANSWER-Psychoactive
medications
,3|Page
The thoracic lymph duct drains lymphatic fluid from all of
the following areas except... - ANSWER-Right upper
thorax
Which ethnicity is associated with glucose-6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G^PD) deficiency? - ANSWER-
Black/African American
During pregnancy, which hormone is responsible for
increasing insulin resistance and hyperglycemia
associated with diabetes? - ANSWER-Human placental
lactogen
, 4|Page
On examination of a six-week-old infant, developmental
hip dysplasia (DDH) is suspected. If DDH is present, it
might be evidenced by... - ANSWER-Limited abduction of
the affected leg
When should a vaginal swab for Group B streptococcus
(GBS) be obtained in a pregnant woman? - ANSWER-35-
37 weeks
Percussion of the abdomen should be avoided when? -
ANSWER-An abdominal aneurysm is suspected
Basic self-care activities are referred to as... - ANSWER-
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
