APEA 3P HIGH STAKES EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
UPDATED THIS YEAR AND GRADED A+
The great saphenous vein enters the deep venous system via: - PRECISE
ANSWER Femoral vein
Maneuver the evaluates function of medial collateral ligament (MCL) -
PRECISE ANSWER The Abduction (Valgus) stress test
When examining the eyes, the right pupil reacts briskly to light, near effort,
and is much smaller than the left pupil. This condition is most likely: -
PRECISE ANSWER Horner's syndrome
Dilated pupil is fixed to light and near accommodation - PRECISE
ANSWER Paralysis of oculomotor cranial nerve (CN III)
Pupil appears small and irregular shaped and accommodate but do not
react to light. - PRECISE ANSWER Argyll Robertson pupils
,uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may produce minor physical signs,
thought disturbances or disturbed motor activity or combination of
symptoms. - PRECISE ANSWER Seizure
neurological disorder, causes involuntary muscle spasms & twisting of
limbs. - PRECISE ANSWER Dystonia
impaired ability to adjust to one's body position. - PRECISE ANSWER
Bradykinesia
The thalamus and basal ganglion are located in the: - PRECISE ANSWER
Gray matter
brief, repetitive, stereotyped, coordinated movement occurring at irregular
intervals (repetitive winking, grimacing and shoulder shrugging) - PRECISE
ANSWER Facial tics
columnar epithelium that covers most or all of cervix vaginal adenosis,
circular collar or ridge of tissue between cervix & vagina. - PRECISE
,ANSWER Daughters of women who took Diethylstilbestrol (DES) during
pregnancy are at high risk for developing:
Group of muscles that lie anteriorly and flex the thigh - PRECISE ANSWER
Flexor group
The anterior mediastinal lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the: -
PRECISE ANSWER Thymus, thyroid gland & anterior part of pericardium
Axillary lymph node drainage are includes: - PRECISE ANSWER The
breasts, upper part of the abdominal wall, upper part of back, pectoral
region & upper limbs
Possible causes of nasal septum perforation: - PRECISE ANSWER
trauma, surgery & intranasal use of cocaine or amphetamines.
thickened skin with enlarged pores. First seen in lower portion of breast or
areola. Visible sign of breast cancer. - PRECISE ANSWER the peau
d'orange (orange peel) sign
, provides sensation to palm, palmar surface of most of thumb, second &
third fingers & half of 4th digit. - PRECISE ANSWER Median Nerve
Innervates half of 4th digit & 5th digit - PRECISE ANSWER Ulnar Nerve
innervates dorsal web space of thumb & index finger - PRECISE ANSWER
Radial Nerve
Have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding bones together
(sutures of skull) - PRECISE ANSWER Fibrous joints
Joints have bones connected by cartilage. (hyaline or fibrocartilage).
slightly movable. - PRECISE ANSWER Cartilaginous joints
Examples of cartilaginous joints - PRECISE ANSWER Symphysis pubis &
vertebrae
Aching pain in the cervical paraspinal muscles and ligaments with
associated muscle spasm, with associated stiffness and tightness in the
upper back and shoulder, lasting up to 6 weeks.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
UPDATED THIS YEAR AND GRADED A+
The great saphenous vein enters the deep venous system via: - PRECISE
ANSWER Femoral vein
Maneuver the evaluates function of medial collateral ligament (MCL) -
PRECISE ANSWER The Abduction (Valgus) stress test
When examining the eyes, the right pupil reacts briskly to light, near effort,
and is much smaller than the left pupil. This condition is most likely: -
PRECISE ANSWER Horner's syndrome
Dilated pupil is fixed to light and near accommodation - PRECISE
ANSWER Paralysis of oculomotor cranial nerve (CN III)
Pupil appears small and irregular shaped and accommodate but do not
react to light. - PRECISE ANSWER Argyll Robertson pupils
,uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may produce minor physical signs,
thought disturbances or disturbed motor activity or combination of
symptoms. - PRECISE ANSWER Seizure
neurological disorder, causes involuntary muscle spasms & twisting of
limbs. - PRECISE ANSWER Dystonia
impaired ability to adjust to one's body position. - PRECISE ANSWER
Bradykinesia
The thalamus and basal ganglion are located in the: - PRECISE ANSWER
Gray matter
brief, repetitive, stereotyped, coordinated movement occurring at irregular
intervals (repetitive winking, grimacing and shoulder shrugging) - PRECISE
ANSWER Facial tics
columnar epithelium that covers most or all of cervix vaginal adenosis,
circular collar or ridge of tissue between cervix & vagina. - PRECISE
,ANSWER Daughters of women who took Diethylstilbestrol (DES) during
pregnancy are at high risk for developing:
Group of muscles that lie anteriorly and flex the thigh - PRECISE ANSWER
Flexor group
The anterior mediastinal lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the: -
PRECISE ANSWER Thymus, thyroid gland & anterior part of pericardium
Axillary lymph node drainage are includes: - PRECISE ANSWER The
breasts, upper part of the abdominal wall, upper part of back, pectoral
region & upper limbs
Possible causes of nasal septum perforation: - PRECISE ANSWER
trauma, surgery & intranasal use of cocaine or amphetamines.
thickened skin with enlarged pores. First seen in lower portion of breast or
areola. Visible sign of breast cancer. - PRECISE ANSWER the peau
d'orange (orange peel) sign
, provides sensation to palm, palmar surface of most of thumb, second &
third fingers & half of 4th digit. - PRECISE ANSWER Median Nerve
Innervates half of 4th digit & 5th digit - PRECISE ANSWER Ulnar Nerve
innervates dorsal web space of thumb & index finger - PRECISE ANSWER
Radial Nerve
Have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding bones together
(sutures of skull) - PRECISE ANSWER Fibrous joints
Joints have bones connected by cartilage. (hyaline or fibrocartilage).
slightly movable. - PRECISE ANSWER Cartilaginous joints
Examples of cartilaginous joints - PRECISE ANSWER Symphysis pubis &
vertebrae
Aching pain in the cervical paraspinal muscles and ligaments with
associated muscle spasm, with associated stiffness and tightness in the
upper back and shoulder, lasting up to 6 weeks.
