APEA 3P WITH ANSWERS GUIDE 2026/2027 14pages

When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted. These types of lesions could be seen in: - CORRECT ANSWER a. Herpes simplex or varicella The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by which cranial nerve? - CORRECT ANSWER a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal) The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Transverse Foramen Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER Polycythemia When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: - CORRECT ANSWER Itching The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Ischial tuberosity When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques would be omitted? - CORRECT ANSWER Percuss areas over the scapulae On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger than the left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative of: - CORRECT ANSWER A tonic pupil During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures that resemble tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and unilateral neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type of seizure activity is referred to as a: - CORRECT ANSWER focal seizure that becomes generalized A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER Symmetric To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the abdominal hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand needs to be: - CORRECT ANSWER In the right lateral fornix A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Delirium