APEA APEA Board Exam Preparation Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

APEA predictor exams test knowledge of screening guidelines. Per USPSTF, at what age should colorectal cancer screening begin for average-risk adults?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

40 years

Answer

50 years

Answer

55 years

Question 2

A core APEA board exam topic is recognizing elder abuse. Which finding most strongly suggests physical abuse in an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

Multiple bruises in various stages of healing

Answer

Single bruise after a documented fall

Answer

Confusion and memory loss

Answer

Weight loss over 6 months

Question 3

APEA exam prep covers the NP's scope of practice. Which statement about prescriptive authority for NPs is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Prescriptive authority varies by state law and practice agreement requirements

Answer

All NPs have full independent prescriptive authority nationwide

Answer

NPs can only prescribe non-controlled substances

Answer

Federal law supersedes state law for NP prescribing

Question 4

According to APEA board review, which patient has met criteria for metabolic syndrome requiring aggressive cardiovascular risk counseling?

Accepted Answer

Waist >40 inches, BP 132/86, fasting glucose 105, triglycerides 155, HDL 38

Answer

BMI 28, BP 118/76, fasting glucose 95, triglycerides 145, HDL 52

Answer

Waist 36 inches, BP 140/90, fasting glucose 88, triglycerides 130, HDL 45

Answer

BMI 32, BP 126/82, fasting glucose 100, triglycerides 148, HDL 48

Question 5

APEA emphasizes professionalism. A patient asks the NP to falsify insurance documentation to get approval for a necessary medication. The NP should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explore legitimate alternative options

Answer

Comply since the medication is clinically indicated

Answer

Ask the supervising physician to sign instead

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Document the patient's request only without taking action

Question 6

For the APEA predictor exam, which vaccine is contraindicated in immunocompromised patients due to its composition?

Accepted Answer

Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV)

Answer

Inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV)

Answer

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

Answer

Hepatitis B recombinant vaccine