Download APEA PREDICTOR EXAM TEST BANK 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! APEA PREDICTOR EXAM 2023-2024 TEST BANK 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!! The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male patient about condom use, which of the following statement is INCORRECT a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place Explanation: Condoms - ANSWER>>>c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male patient about condom use, which of the following statement is INCORRECT a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place Explanation: Condoms - ANSWER>>>c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis Which of the following descriptions of Denver II Developmental Screening Test is most accurate? a. Applicable to children from birth to 2 years; evaluates four major categories of development: motor, intellectual, emotional, and language to determine whether a child is within normal range for various behaviors or is developmentally delayed b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four major categories of development: motor, vision, hearing and psychosocial to determine whether a child is normal or developmentally compromised d. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories of development: gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal social to determine whether a child is within normal range for behaviors or is developmentally delayed. - ANSWER>>>d. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories of development: gross motor, fine motor- adaptive, language, and personal social to determine whether a child is within normal range for behaviors or is developmentally delayed. A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase - ANSWER>>>d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3 days. Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He denies any past hx of urinary tract infections. The initial treatment should be: a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose - ANSWER>>>a. trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day Which agent is most effective for the treatment of nodulocystic acne? a. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac) b. Retinoic acid (Retin A) c. Topical tetracycline d. Isotretinoin - ANSWER>>>d. Isotretinoin An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral contraceptive. She should be instructed to use a backup method for the prevention of pregnancy a. Throughout the week of placebo pills b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines. c. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a sinus infection d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive - ANSWER>>>b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines. A 6 y/o presents w/ complaints of sore throat and fever for 2 days. He has multiple vesiculated ulcerations on his tonsils and uvula. There are no other remarkable findings. What i the most likely diagnosis? a. Viral pharyngitis b. Herpangina c. Epiglottitis d. Tonsillitis - ANSWER>>>b. Herpangina A patient has Kawasaki syndrome. Which characteristics would be UNUSUAL? a. Age > 15 years b. Fever > 101 F (38.3 C) c. Exudative pharyngitis d. Painful rash - ANSWER>>>a. Age > 15 years According to the JNC 8 guideline hypertension in a 40 y/o can be diagnosed when blood pressure exceeds a. 140/90 b. 130/90 c. 125/85 d. 150/100 - ANSWER>>>a. 140/90 A 7-year old female patient presents with severe injuries that are inconsistent with the explanation given for them. The nurse practitioner questions the mother about abuse. She admits that her husband, the child's father, beat the child. How should the nurse practitioner proceed? a. Inform the mother that the abuse must be reported to child protection authorities. b. Counsel the mother that if it happens again it will be reported to child protection service. c. Ask the child what she did to cause the punishment d. Refer the family to the National Domestic Violence hotline. - ANSWER>>>a. Inform the mother that the abuse must be reported to child protection authorities. A 1-month-old presents with reported recurrent diarrhea, screaming, and drawing up of the legs followed by periods of lethargy. On physical examination, a "sausage-like" mass in the upper right quadrant of the distended abdomen. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? a. Intussusception b. Volvulus c. Crohn's disease d. Foreign body in the GI tract - ANSWER>>>a. Intussusception A 48 y/o female complains of pain and stiffness in her right hip and knee that is mild on awakening in the morning, get worse as the day progresses and is relived with hot baths and ibuprofen. Crepitus is palpated on range of motion of the knee. Signs of inflammation are notably absent. What is the most likely diagnosis? a. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) b. Gout c. Osteoarthritis (OA) d. Osteoporosis - ANSWER>>>c. Osteoarthritis (OA) A middle-aged female complains of insomnia, night sweats, feeling intensely hot, emotional lability, extreme nervousness and impatience. The LEAST likely cause of her symptoms is a. Thyrotoxicosis b. Menopausal vasomotor instability c. Alcohol or another drug withdrawal d. New onset type 2 diabetes mellitus - ANSWER>>>New onset type 2 diabetes mellitus A young couple is being seen by the NP for preconception counseling. They express a wish for pregnancy within the next 3 month and are very eager to know what they can do now to"make the baby as healthy as possible". Which of the following should the NP encourage to decrease the chance of neural tube defect in the fetus? a. Maternal alpha-fetoprotein level b. Folic acid 0.4 mg daily c. Rubella vaccine today d. Vitamin E 400 IU daily - ANSWER>>>b. Folic acid 0.4 mg daily A patient with a past history of documented coronary arterial blockage less than 70% complains of chest pain several time p.... which is relived with nitroglycerin. Which is the most appropriate initial action for the NP? a. Refer to a cardiologist as soon as possible b. Prescribe long-acting nitroglycerin c. Order treadmill stress test d. Prescribe an ACE inhibitor and re-evaluate in 24 to 48 hours - ANSWER>>>a. Refer to a cardiologist as soon as possible Which of the following indicated need for further evaluation? a. A 7 y/o girl with vaginal bleeding b. A 7 years old girl with no true pubic hair c. A 12 years old boy with sparse, slightly pigmented pubic hair d. A 12-year-old girl with breast buds - ANSWER>>>A 7 y/o girl with vaginal bleeding A 3 y/o has enlarged, warm, tender cervical lymph nodes, indicating: a. Infection proximal to the nodes b. A possible cancer diagnosis c. Shorty nodes, a common normal variant in children d. An infectious process distal to the nodes - ANSWER>>>a. Infection proximal to the nodes The NP examines a 2-month-old with unequal gluteal and thigh skin folds. What should the NP do next? a. Send the infant for x-ray of the hips b. Send the infant for ultrasound of the hips c. Perform Ortolani and Barlow test d. Examine the infant for unequal arm length - ANSWER>>>c. Perform Ortolani and Barlow test A very active 35 years old male has painful hemorrhoid, but he does not want hemorrhoidal surgery at this time. His diet has been indiscriminate as his job requires frequent travel. The most appropriate recommendation is for him to select food that are: a. Low in fiber such as milk and other dairy products b. High in simple carbohydrates such as white bread and mashed potatoes a. Tympanic membrane is bulging and glossy with tiny bubbles visible posteriorly b. Tympanic membrane is retracted against boy landmarks c. Bony landmarks are obscured, and the tympanic membrane is mildly erythematous, dulls and immobile. d. Canal is narrowed, erythematous, and exquisitely tender with speculum contact - ANSWER>>>Bony landmarks are obscured, and the tympanic membrane is mildly erythematous, dulls and immobile. A 26 y/o patient, 18 weeks pregnant with twins, has been healthy and has followed recommendations of her nurse midwife. She is in the office to discuss results of her maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) test. which show elevation in this particular pregnancy? a. Elevated MSAFPO is an indicator of Down Syndrome b. Low MSAFP is expected at 18 weeks' gestation c. Neural tube defects are highly probable d. Elevated MSAFP is an expected finding - ANSWER>>>d. Elevated MSAFP is an expected finding The NP should instruct the mother of an infant with thrush to: a. Take oral nystatin since she is breastfeeding b. Stop breast feeding until the thrush has resolved c. administer antifungal medication to the infant prior to feeding d. sterilized pacifiers and bottle nipples - ANSWER>>>sterilized pacifiers and bottle nipples The hallmark of neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghousen disease) present in almost 100% of patients is: a. Acoustic neuroma b. Astrocytoma of the retina c. Distinctive osseous lesion d. Café au lait spots - ANSWER>>>d. Café au lait spots An 18-year-old female applying for college admission present to the health clinic because evidence of rubella vaccination is required for admission. She says, "don't remember ever getting that shot" She has negative serologic evidence of rubella antibody. The NP should: a. Tell her that her serologic evidence demonstrates that she is immune to the rubella and that she probably has the disease as a child b. Administer the vaccination after a negative pregnancy test and advise the patient that shemust not get pregnant for 28 days c. Tell her that she needs the immunization and can get today if her pregnancy test is negative d. Administer the rubella vaccination after a negative pregnancy test and advise her not to get pregnant for at least 6 months. - ANSWER>>>Administer the vaccination after a negative pregnancy test and advise the patient that shemust not get pregnant for 28 days 45 y/o obese pre-menopausal female complains of indigestion, flatulence, RUQ pain and epigastric "crampy pain". Symptoms are exacerbated by high-fat meal. What is the most likelydiagnosis? a. Hepatitis b. Chronic cholecystitis c. Acute pancreatitis d. Myocarditis - ANSWER>>>b. Chronic cholecystitis The NP correctly teaches an elderly patient with pernicious anemia that food sources of B12 include a. Red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products b. Canned and frozen fruit c. Whole grain breads, cereals and pastas d. Fresh vegetables - ANSWER>>>a. Red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products A 16 y/o male presents w/ mild sore throat, fever, fatigue, posterior cervical adenopathy, and palatine petechia. With for this patient, what drug would be the LEAST appropriate to prescribe? a. Ibuprofen b. Erythromycin c. Ampicillin d. Doxycycline - ANSWER>>>c. Ampicillin A characteristic of delirium that is typically absent in dementia is a. Acute onset of confusion in a previously alert and oriented patient b. Gradual loss of short-term memory c. Loss of language skills d. Long term memory gaps filled in with confabulation - ANSWER>>>a. Acute onset of confusion in a previously alert and oriented patient It is imperative that the NP teach patients taking oral contraceptives to report any of the danger signs of complications. Which of the following would be the LEAST concern to the NP? a. Lower leg pain b. Upper abdominal pain c. Chest pain d. Weight gain - ANSWER>>>d. Weight gain A 12-month-old has conjunctivitis in his right eye with a mucopurulent discharge. The mother asks if the child can forego for antibiotic eye drops because he does not's like drops in his eyes. The NP replies that: a. If untreated, conjunctivitis may permanently damage the cornea b. Conjunctivitis is usually caused by a virus. Let's wait a few days c. If no one else at the daycare has it, we can wait a few days. d. An oral antihistamine may be prescribed instead of eye drops. - ANSWER>>>a. If untreated, conjunctivitis may permanently damage the cornea Which of the following oral medications should be avoided in a child under 8 years of age? a. Cephalexin (Keflex) b. Tetracycline c. Rifampin d. Metronidazole (flaggyl) - ANSWER>>>b. Tetracycline which oral hypoglycemic agent would be safest for an elderly patient if hypoglycemia is a major concern? a. Tolbutamide (orinase) b. Glipizide (Glucotrol) c. Metformin (Glucophage) d. Chlorpropamide (diabinese) - ANSWER>>>c. Metformin (Glucophage) c. MMR d. Tetanus - ANSWER>>>c. MMR following the finding of prostate gland abnormalities on DRE, The NP orders appropriate labs. When preparing to review with the patient, the NP knows all of the following are true EXCEPT a. Normal PSA is 10 mg/ml or less b. PSA is elevated in the presence of malignant prostate epithelium c. PSA is elevated in the presence of BPH d. Positive serum acid phosphatase reflects malignancy of the prostate gland with bone metastasis. - ANSWER>>>Normal PSA is 10 mg/ml or less in which of the following presentations is further diagnostic testing NOT warranted? a. Bilateral gynecomastia in a prepubertal male of average weight; Tanner stage 1 b. Bilateral gynecomastia in a 13 y/o male with normal testicular size and volume c. Recent onset gynecomastia in a 20-year-old male with breast tenderness d. Unilateral breast mass which is 5 centimeters in diameter - ANSWER>>>b. Bilateral gynecomastia in a 13 y/o male with normal testicular size and volume 59 years old post-menopausal woman has atrophic vaginitis. She has a hx. Of breast cancerat age 40 years. What is the appropriate initial treatment for this patient? a. Oran conjugated estrogens b. Oral medroxyprogesterone aetate c. Topical medroxyprogesterone aetate d. Topical conjugate estrogen cream - ANSWER>>>d. Topical conjugate estrogen cream Advances in obstetric and neonatal care have a. Helped to identify the cause of cerebral palsy b. Demonstrated the cerebral palsy is a direct result of birth asphyxia c. Has no effect on the incident of cerebral palsy d. Resulted in a dramatic decrease in the incidence of cerebral palsy - ANSWER>>>c. Has no effect on the incident of cerebral palsy which of the following physical modalities recommended for treatment of rheumatic arthritis provides the most effective long-term pain relief? a. Superficial and deep heat b. Application of cold c. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) d. Exercise - ANSWER>>>d. Exercise 40 y/o female with hx. Of frequent sun exposure present with multicolored lesion on her back it has irregular borders and is about 11 mm in diameter. What should the NP suspect? a. Squamous cell carcinoma b. Malignant melanoma c. Common Nevis d. Basal cell carcinoma - ANSWER>>>b. Malignant melanoma a patient with moderate persistent asthma will probably be most effectively managed with daily a. Oral leukotriene blockers b. Short and long acting bronchodilators c. Inhaled steroids and long acting bronchodilators d. Oral steroids and short acting bronchodilators - ANSWER>>> following the finding of prostate gland abnormalities on DRE, The NP orders appropriate labs. When preparing to review with the patient, the NP knows all of the following are true EXCEPT a. Normal PSA is 10 mg/ml or less b. PSA is elevated in the presence of malignant prostate epithelium c. PSA is elevated in the presence of BPH d. Positive serum acid phosphatase reflects malignancy of the prostate gland with bone metastasis. - ANSWER>>>Normal PSA is 10 mg/ml or less in which of the following presentations is further diagnostic testing NOT warranted? a. Bilateral gynecomastia in a prepubertal male of average weight; Tanner stage 1 b. Bilateral gynecomastia in a 13 y/o male with normal testicular size and volume c. Recent onset gynecomastia in a 20-year-old male with breast tenderness d. Unilateral breast mass which is 5 centimeters in diameter - ANSWER>>>b. Bilateral gynecomastia in a 13 y/o male with normal testicular size and volume 59 years old post-menopausal woman has atrophic vaginitis. She has a hx. Of breast cancerat age 40 years. What is the appropriate initial treatment for this patient? a. Oran conjugated estrogens b. Oral medroxyprogesterone aetate c. Topical medroxyprogesterone aetate d. Topical conjugate estrogen cream - ANSWER>>>d. Topical conjugate estrogen cream Advances in obstetric and neonatal care have a. Helped to identify the cause of cerebral palsy b. Demonstrated the cerebral palsy is a direct result of birth asphyxia c. Has no effect on the incident of cerebral palsy d. Resulted in a dramatic decrease in the incidence of cerebral palsy - ANSWER>>>c. Has no effect on the incident of cerebral palsy which of the following physical modalities recommended for treatment of rheumatic arthritis provides the most effective long-term pain relief? a. Superficial and deep heat b. Application of cold c. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) d. Exercise - ANSWER>>>d. Exercise a patient with moderate persistent asthma will probably be most effectively managed with daily a. Oral leukotriene blockers b. Short and long acting bronchodilators c. Inhaled steroids and long acting bronchodilators d. Oral steroids and short acting bronchodilators - ANSWER>>>