WGU D115 Unit 4 Exam Reviewed
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How many months of unprotected intercourse with the same partner with an inability
to conceive would be considered infertility? - CORRECT ANSWER-Infertility is defined
as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse with the same
partner.
A student is learning about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Which information about PID is correct?
An episode of mild PID can decrease the possibility of a successful pregnancy by 80%.
PID has not been associated with an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Contracting this infection increases the risk of cervical cancer.
This inflammation results in permanent changes to the ciliated epithelium of the
fallopian tubes. - CORRECT ANSWER-PID results in permanent changes to the ciliated
epithelium of the fallopian tubes. The two students have clarified the information on
PID.
, Which factor increases the risk for ovarian cancer after the age of 40 years?
Prolonged lactation
Multiple pregnancies
Oral contraceptive use
Never having children - CORRECT ANSWER-Never having children
Interruption of ovulatory cycles appears to have a protective function against
developing ovarian cancer. This can be achieved with pregnancy, lactation, or use of
oral contraceptives.
Why is it advised to have children before 35 - CORRECT ANSWER-Egg quality and
sperm quality and motility decline with age.
A healthcare professional is educating a community men's group on symptoms of
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Which pathophysiological condition causes most of the symptoms of BPH?
Obstruction of the urethra
Compression of the urethra
Infection of the prostate
Ischemia of the urethra - CORRECT ANSWER-The prostate grows and compresses the
urethra, causing most of the symptoms of BPH.
Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
GRADED A+
How many months of unprotected intercourse with the same partner with an inability
to conceive would be considered infertility? - CORRECT ANSWER-Infertility is defined
as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse with the same
partner.
A student is learning about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Which information about PID is correct?
An episode of mild PID can decrease the possibility of a successful pregnancy by 80%.
PID has not been associated with an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Contracting this infection increases the risk of cervical cancer.
This inflammation results in permanent changes to the ciliated epithelium of the
fallopian tubes. - CORRECT ANSWER-PID results in permanent changes to the ciliated
epithelium of the fallopian tubes. The two students have clarified the information on
PID.
, Which factor increases the risk for ovarian cancer after the age of 40 years?
Prolonged lactation
Multiple pregnancies
Oral contraceptive use
Never having children - CORRECT ANSWER-Never having children
Interruption of ovulatory cycles appears to have a protective function against
developing ovarian cancer. This can be achieved with pregnancy, lactation, or use of
oral contraceptives.
Why is it advised to have children before 35 - CORRECT ANSWER-Egg quality and
sperm quality and motility decline with age.
A healthcare professional is educating a community men's group on symptoms of
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Which pathophysiological condition causes most of the symptoms of BPH?
Obstruction of the urethra
Compression of the urethra
Infection of the prostate
Ischemia of the urethra - CORRECT ANSWER-The prostate grows and compresses the
urethra, causing most of the symptoms of BPH.
