WGU D115
Comprehensive
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,WGU D115 Comprehensive
A child with Down's syndrome has had frequent respiratory tract infections
since birth. What should the APRN tell the parent is the underlying cause of
this illness? - correct answers Gastroesophageal reflux disease causes
aspiration of thin fluids.
Feedback: Gastroesophageal reflux is commonly seen in children with Down
syndrome and can be severe enough to result in aspiration of stomach
contents, causing respiratory symptoms such as persistent coughing,
wheezing, and pneumonia
The FNP understands that a female patient with a complete or partial
absence of the second sex chromosome may also display which of the
following physical signs? - correct answers Ovarian failure
Feedback: Turner's syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 2500 live births. It
is diagnosed by complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome
(45, X). Patients may also demonstrate congenital lymphedema of hands and
feet, webbed neck, high-arched palate, and short fourth metacarpal. Short
stature, Ovarian failure, cardiovascular and renal issues, ear malformations,
, and other health problems, as well as amenorrhea due to premature ovarian
failure
An example of a disease that is caused by a chromosomal deletion is cri du
chat syndrome. Children affected with this disorder commonly display which
of the following symptoms? - correct answers Symptoms associated
with cri du chat include low birth weight, severe intellectual disability,
microcephaly, and heart defects.
What type of immunity is the body's 3rd line of defense and includes the
primary characteristics of specificity and memory. - correct answers
Adaptive
Feedback: The third line of defense in the human body is adaptive (acquired)
immunity.
The local manifestations of inflammation result from vascular changes and
the circulation of associated components into the tissue. The 4 cardinal signs
of inflammation include all of the following: - correct answers Swelling,
pain, heat, and redness are the cardinal signs of inflammation.
Comprehensive
Questions and
Answers (Latest
Update
(2025-26)
(61 Questions
Answered) ACTUAL
,WGU D115 Comprehensive
A child with Down's syndrome has had frequent respiratory tract infections
since birth. What should the APRN tell the parent is the underlying cause of
this illness? - correct answers Gastroesophageal reflux disease causes
aspiration of thin fluids.
Feedback: Gastroesophageal reflux is commonly seen in children with Down
syndrome and can be severe enough to result in aspiration of stomach
contents, causing respiratory symptoms such as persistent coughing,
wheezing, and pneumonia
The FNP understands that a female patient with a complete or partial
absence of the second sex chromosome may also display which of the
following physical signs? - correct answers Ovarian failure
Feedback: Turner's syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 2500 live births. It
is diagnosed by complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome
(45, X). Patients may also demonstrate congenital lymphedema of hands and
feet, webbed neck, high-arched palate, and short fourth metacarpal. Short
stature, Ovarian failure, cardiovascular and renal issues, ear malformations,
, and other health problems, as well as amenorrhea due to premature ovarian
failure
An example of a disease that is caused by a chromosomal deletion is cri du
chat syndrome. Children affected with this disorder commonly display which
of the following symptoms? - correct answers Symptoms associated
with cri du chat include low birth weight, severe intellectual disability,
microcephaly, and heart defects.
What type of immunity is the body's 3rd line of defense and includes the
primary characteristics of specificity and memory. - correct answers
Adaptive
Feedback: The third line of defense in the human body is adaptive (acquired)
immunity.
The local manifestations of inflammation result from vascular changes and
the circulation of associated components into the tissue. The 4 cardinal signs
of inflammation include all of the following: - correct answers Swelling,
pain, heat, and redness are the cardinal signs of inflammation.
