WGU D027 PRACTICE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
A patient has endured several dosage adjustments of his tricyclic antidepressant, so the
provider recommends genetic testing. Which statement correctly describes the rationale for
genetic testing? - ANS The CYP2D6 gene influences metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants
and certain other drugs.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 10 most costly chronic
conditions include cardiovascular diseases, obesity, asthma, diabetes, smoking and alcohol
related conditions, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis and stroke. Which are the top 4 in
ranking from most costly to least costly? - ANS Cardiovascular diseases, Smoking-related
conditions, Alcohol-related conditions, diabetes
A mother brought her child to the doctor for genetic testing. The health care provider was trying
to explain the genetic results of the child. During his explanation he tells the mother that the
child has 2 X chromosomes and a Y chromosome in each cell. He begins to explain some
physical appearances the mother might notice on her son. He explains that she might notice
that he has sparse body hair, long limbs and small testes. The health care practitioner is
explaining which syndrome to the mother. - ANS Klinefelter syndrome
A patient reports a maternal family history of Lynch syndrome. Which laboratory finding might
indicate a need for further testing for the presence of Lynch syndrome in this patient? -
ANS Positive heme-occult test
An individual's acquired immunity is dependent on the function of which cells? - ANS B
lymphocytes
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, T lymphocytes
Macrophages
A 17-year-old female comes to the clinic for a physical exam. As part of the visit, the APRN
considers her risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Risk factors for T2DM would likely
include all of the following except: - ANS Family history of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
Some older adults have impaired inflammation and wound healing because of which problem? -
ANS Underlying chronic illness(es) exists.
A patient is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has elevated
pulmonary vascular resistance. Which symptom would indicate the need to assess for the
complication of cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure)? - ANS jugular venous distention
A parent asks the healthcare professional to explain why a child diagnosed with Tetralogy of
Fallot squats often. What explanation by the professional is best? - ANS Relieves hypoxia
A patient who has lung cancer reports facial and neck swelling so severe that some shirts no
longer fit. What question by the healthcare professional would be most appropriate to screen
for superior vena cava syndrome, a possible complication of cancer tumors? - ANS "Are your
feet and ankles swollen?"
A student asks the health care professional why obese people are at higher risk for hypertension
than non-obese individuals. What response by the professional is best? - ANS They produce
more angiotensinogen.
A patient has damage to the lower pons and medulla. What finding does the healthcare
professional associate with this injury? - ANS dFlaccid response in the upper and lower
extremities
A healthcare professional wants to determine the adequacy of a person's alveolar ventilation.
What assessment finding is most important for the professional to consider? - ANS Arterial
blood gas shows a PaCO2 of 44 mmHg.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
A patient has endured several dosage adjustments of his tricyclic antidepressant, so the
provider recommends genetic testing. Which statement correctly describes the rationale for
genetic testing? - ANS The CYP2D6 gene influences metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants
and certain other drugs.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 10 most costly chronic
conditions include cardiovascular diseases, obesity, asthma, diabetes, smoking and alcohol
related conditions, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis and stroke. Which are the top 4 in
ranking from most costly to least costly? - ANS Cardiovascular diseases, Smoking-related
conditions, Alcohol-related conditions, diabetes
A mother brought her child to the doctor for genetic testing. The health care provider was trying
to explain the genetic results of the child. During his explanation he tells the mother that the
child has 2 X chromosomes and a Y chromosome in each cell. He begins to explain some
physical appearances the mother might notice on her son. He explains that she might notice
that he has sparse body hair, long limbs and small testes. The health care practitioner is
explaining which syndrome to the mother. - ANS Klinefelter syndrome
A patient reports a maternal family history of Lynch syndrome. Which laboratory finding might
indicate a need for further testing for the presence of Lynch syndrome in this patient? -
ANS Positive heme-occult test
An individual's acquired immunity is dependent on the function of which cells? - ANS B
lymphocytes
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, T lymphocytes
Macrophages
A 17-year-old female comes to the clinic for a physical exam. As part of the visit, the APRN
considers her risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Risk factors for T2DM would likely
include all of the following except: - ANS Family history of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
Some older adults have impaired inflammation and wound healing because of which problem? -
ANS Underlying chronic illness(es) exists.
A patient is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has elevated
pulmonary vascular resistance. Which symptom would indicate the need to assess for the
complication of cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure)? - ANS jugular venous distention
A parent asks the healthcare professional to explain why a child diagnosed with Tetralogy of
Fallot squats often. What explanation by the professional is best? - ANS Relieves hypoxia
A patient who has lung cancer reports facial and neck swelling so severe that some shirts no
longer fit. What question by the healthcare professional would be most appropriate to screen
for superior vena cava syndrome, a possible complication of cancer tumors? - ANS "Are your
feet and ankles swollen?"
A student asks the health care professional why obese people are at higher risk for hypertension
than non-obese individuals. What response by the professional is best? - ANS They produce
more angiotensinogen.
A patient has damage to the lower pons and medulla. What finding does the healthcare
professional associate with this injury? - ANS dFlaccid response in the upper and lower
extremities
A healthcare professional wants to determine the adequacy of a person's alveolar ventilation.
What assessment finding is most important for the professional to consider? - ANS Arterial
blood gas shows a PaCO2 of 44 mmHg.
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