APEA 3P Exam Study Guide | Practice 100 Questions and Answers Rated A+ | Latest 2025 / 2026
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The whispered voice allows the examiner to screen for
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General hearing loss
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A patient experienced a neck injury yesterday and presents to the NP with aching paracervical pain and stiffness. Other complaints include dizziness, malaise, and fatigue. These findings may be associated with
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Mechanical neck pain and whiplash
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Fasciculations in atrophic muscles suggest
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A lower motor neuron defect 1 / 4
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When evaluating a patient for weakness of the upper extremities, bilateral distal weakness is noted. This finding could be suggestive of
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Polyneuropathy
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The nerve that provides sensation to the palm and palmar surface of most of the thumb, second and third fingers, and half of the 4th digit is the
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Median nerve
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Stools that appear black, tarry, and sticky are referred to as
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melena
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A patient with cirrhosis develops portal HTN as indicated by
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Splenomegaly
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Which of the following is considered an extrinsic risk factor for falls in older adults
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Psychoactive medications
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The thoracic lymph duct drains lymphatic fluid from all the areas except the
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Right upper thorax
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Which ethnicity is associated with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
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African American
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During pregnancy, which hormone is responsible for increasing insulin resistance and hyperglycemia associated with diabetes
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Human placental lactogen 3 / 4
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On exam of a 6 week old infant, developmental hip dysplasia (DHH) is suspected. If DHH is present it might be evidenced by
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Limited abduction of the affected leg
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When should a vaginal swab for Group B strep be obtained in a pregnant woman
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35-37 weeks
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Percussion of the abdomen should be avoided when
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an abdominal aneurysm is suspected
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Basic self care activities are referred to as
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activities of daily living
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