APEA Pre-Predictor Exam 2026 – Comprehensive
Questions with Verified Correct Answers for
Advanced Practice Nursing Review
Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosis
Question: According to the American Diabetes Association, the new criterion for determining
the presence of diabetes mellitus based on fasting plasma glucose level is a value equal to or
greater than:
A. 100 mg/dl
B. 126 mg/dl
C. 140 mg/dl
D. 180 mg/dl
Question: The follow-up exam of a 12-month-old treated 2 weeks ago for otitis media reveals a
normal left tympanic membrane and a right tympanic membrane with visible serous fluid levels
and decreased mobility. The appropriate plan should include:
Testicular Diagnosis
Question: [Patient presents with] left testicle and negative cremasteric reflex. The most likely
diagnosis is:
A. Testicular cancer
B. Testicular torsion
C. Appendicitis
D. Epididymitis
COPD Treatment
Question: Research findings have shown that, in order to improve the survival of the patient
who has COPD, the treatment of choice is:
A. Oxygen
B. Anticholinergic drugs
C. Systemic steroids
D. Exercise
Temporal Arteritis Diagnosis
Question: Which of the following lab test should a nurse practitioner order if the suspected
, diagnosis is temporal arteritis?
A. Antinuclear antibody
B. Electrolyte profile
C. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
D. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
COPD Pulmonary Rehabilitation (True/False Exception)
Question: A nurse practitioner orders pulmonary rehabilitation for a patient with COPD.
Expected outcomes of this program include all the following EXCEPT:
A. Enhanced quality of life
B. Increased lung capacity
C. Decreased in-patient hospitalizations
D. Improved exercise capacity
Infant Rash Diagnosis
Question: A 2-month-old infant is presented for examination. History includes an uncomplicated
full-term delivery and immunization shortly after birth. Examination is unremarkable except for
a diffusely erythematous (not beet red) macular rash in the diaper area, sparing the inguinal
folds. No satellite lesions are noted. This is most likely caused by:
A. Candida Albicans infections
B. Eczema
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Question: Which of the following criteria differentiates a TIA from a stroke?
A. Focal symptoms
B. Amnesia of incident
C. Slowness of onset
D. Absence of residual symptoms
Macular Degeneration
Question: A patient with macular degeneration has difficulty seeing:
A. From a distance
B. In the center of the visual field
C. At reading distance
D. In the peripheral fields
Questions with Verified Correct Answers for
Advanced Practice Nursing Review
Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosis
Question: According to the American Diabetes Association, the new criterion for determining
the presence of diabetes mellitus based on fasting plasma glucose level is a value equal to or
greater than:
A. 100 mg/dl
B. 126 mg/dl
C. 140 mg/dl
D. 180 mg/dl
Question: The follow-up exam of a 12-month-old treated 2 weeks ago for otitis media reveals a
normal left tympanic membrane and a right tympanic membrane with visible serous fluid levels
and decreased mobility. The appropriate plan should include:
Testicular Diagnosis
Question: [Patient presents with] left testicle and negative cremasteric reflex. The most likely
diagnosis is:
A. Testicular cancer
B. Testicular torsion
C. Appendicitis
D. Epididymitis
COPD Treatment
Question: Research findings have shown that, in order to improve the survival of the patient
who has COPD, the treatment of choice is:
A. Oxygen
B. Anticholinergic drugs
C. Systemic steroids
D. Exercise
Temporal Arteritis Diagnosis
Question: Which of the following lab test should a nurse practitioner order if the suspected
, diagnosis is temporal arteritis?
A. Antinuclear antibody
B. Electrolyte profile
C. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
D. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
COPD Pulmonary Rehabilitation (True/False Exception)
Question: A nurse practitioner orders pulmonary rehabilitation for a patient with COPD.
Expected outcomes of this program include all the following EXCEPT:
A. Enhanced quality of life
B. Increased lung capacity
C. Decreased in-patient hospitalizations
D. Improved exercise capacity
Infant Rash Diagnosis
Question: A 2-month-old infant is presented for examination. History includes an uncomplicated
full-term delivery and immunization shortly after birth. Examination is unremarkable except for
a diffusely erythematous (not beet red) macular rash in the diaper area, sparing the inguinal
folds. No satellite lesions are noted. This is most likely caused by:
A. Candida Albicans infections
B. Eczema
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Question: Which of the following criteria differentiates a TIA from a stroke?
A. Focal symptoms
B. Amnesia of incident
C. Slowness of onset
D. Absence of residual symptoms
Macular Degeneration
Question: A patient with macular degeneration has difficulty seeing:
A. From a distance
B. In the center of the visual field
C. At reading distance
D. In the peripheral fields
