WGU D115
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
343 ACTUAL QUESTIONS & CORRECT
VERIFIED RATIONALES
,1.When is the earliest after sexual transmission of HIV that lab results
can detect infection?
EXPLANATION Lab testing can detect HIV RNA 4 to 10 days after sexual
transmission, whereas HIV antibody testing may take 23 to 90 days to result in
a positive test. Repeat testing may be needed to rule out a false negative test
due to testing too soon after exposure, especially if a high likelihood of
exposure is suspected.
2.What is a characteristic of exotoxins?
EXPLANATION Exotoxins are released during bacterial growth.
3.Which dietary lifestyle choice has been associated with a decreased
risk for developing colon cancer?
EXPLANATION The results of decreased fat consumption have been widely
studied and have demonstrated a decreased risk of developing colon cancer.
4.Which cancer is an individual who has worked with asbestos for over
40 years most likely to develop?
EXPLANATION Asbestos exposure results in an increased risk of lung and lung
lining cancer.
5.Which statement is true regarding ultraviolet (UV) light?
Which cancer does exercise have a convincing impact on reducing?
EXPLANATION Exercise-induced myokines cause apoptosis of colon cancer cells.
,6.Low healthcare literacy is recognized as a major risk factor in blood
pressure control and has been shown to have adverse effects on health
outcomes.
true or false
EXPLANATION TRUE
By providing patient education at the appropriate literacy level, improved
health outcomes may result.
7.One of the goals of the National Action Plan to Improve Health
Literacy is to incorporate research and evidence-based plans of
treatment from childhood through university-level education in a
manner consistent with an individual's literacy level.
True or false
EXPLANATION True
Ensuring the individual can understand all elements of a treatment plan is
crucial for understanding and compliance.
8.What is a red flag for low healthcare literacy?
EXPLANATION Low literacy often leads to perceived noncompliance to
medical instructions, including medication instructions. Ensuring the patient
fully understands all instructions is critical for understanding.
9.Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant women with certain
health histories.
Which health history would result in an amniocentesis
recommendation?
EXPLANATION Those who have a family history of genetic disorders
10.Studies have identified several genes that play a role in the
prevention of obesity.
What do these genes influence?
, EXPLANATION Regulation of appetite-Research has shown that genetic
mutations may cause alterations in the regulation of appetite.
11.Which concept is data reporting that sickle cell disease affects
approximately 1 in 600 black Americans an example of?
EXPLANATION Prevalence tells us how often disease is seen in a
population, which includes all people with the disease at a given time, at any
stage in the disease progression.
12.Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process?
EXPLANATION Prevent infection of the injured tissue
The inflammatory response is a defense mechanism designed to remove
damaged tissue so the body can heal.
13.Which leukocytes are elevated in response to acute inflammatory
reactions when considering white blood cell differentials?
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils
EXPLANATION Neutrophils are one of the first responders to acute
inflammation, and an increase in neutrophils demonstrates an acute
inflammatory response.
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
343 ACTUAL QUESTIONS & CORRECT
VERIFIED RATIONALES
,1.When is the earliest after sexual transmission of HIV that lab results
can detect infection?
EXPLANATION Lab testing can detect HIV RNA 4 to 10 days after sexual
transmission, whereas HIV antibody testing may take 23 to 90 days to result in
a positive test. Repeat testing may be needed to rule out a false negative test
due to testing too soon after exposure, especially if a high likelihood of
exposure is suspected.
2.What is a characteristic of exotoxins?
EXPLANATION Exotoxins are released during bacterial growth.
3.Which dietary lifestyle choice has been associated with a decreased
risk for developing colon cancer?
EXPLANATION The results of decreased fat consumption have been widely
studied and have demonstrated a decreased risk of developing colon cancer.
4.Which cancer is an individual who has worked with asbestos for over
40 years most likely to develop?
EXPLANATION Asbestos exposure results in an increased risk of lung and lung
lining cancer.
5.Which statement is true regarding ultraviolet (UV) light?
Which cancer does exercise have a convincing impact on reducing?
EXPLANATION Exercise-induced myokines cause apoptosis of colon cancer cells.
,6.Low healthcare literacy is recognized as a major risk factor in blood
pressure control and has been shown to have adverse effects on health
outcomes.
true or false
EXPLANATION TRUE
By providing patient education at the appropriate literacy level, improved
health outcomes may result.
7.One of the goals of the National Action Plan to Improve Health
Literacy is to incorporate research and evidence-based plans of
treatment from childhood through university-level education in a
manner consistent with an individual's literacy level.
True or false
EXPLANATION True
Ensuring the individual can understand all elements of a treatment plan is
crucial for understanding and compliance.
8.What is a red flag for low healthcare literacy?
EXPLANATION Low literacy often leads to perceived noncompliance to
medical instructions, including medication instructions. Ensuring the patient
fully understands all instructions is critical for understanding.
9.Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant women with certain
health histories.
Which health history would result in an amniocentesis
recommendation?
EXPLANATION Those who have a family history of genetic disorders
10.Studies have identified several genes that play a role in the
prevention of obesity.
What do these genes influence?
, EXPLANATION Regulation of appetite-Research has shown that genetic
mutations may cause alterations in the regulation of appetite.
11.Which concept is data reporting that sickle cell disease affects
approximately 1 in 600 black Americans an example of?
EXPLANATION Prevalence tells us how often disease is seen in a
population, which includes all people with the disease at a given time, at any
stage in the disease progression.
12.Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process?
EXPLANATION Prevent infection of the injured tissue
The inflammatory response is a defense mechanism designed to remove
damaged tissue so the body can heal.
13.Which leukocytes are elevated in response to acute inflammatory
reactions when considering white blood cell differentials?
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils
EXPLANATION Neutrophils are one of the first responders to acute
inflammation, and an increase in neutrophils demonstrates an acute
inflammatory response.
