WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam Questions 2026 and correct
answers
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWER-The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ANSWER-A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ANSWER-Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or
disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANSWER-Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANSWER-The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized
behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ANSWER-The classic presentation of otitis media is
otalgia, muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or
flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess - ANSWER-Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by
severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a
hot potato voice.
,Graves' Disease - ANSWER-Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also
known as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism
in this age group.
Insulin Resistance Finding - ANSWER-Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated
with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANSWER-Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWER-Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell
destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant
hyperglycemia and potential for ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - ANSWER-Major risk factors are
heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANSWER-Oral contraceptives have been
shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANSWER-Mixed precocious puberty cases the
child to develop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as
the feminization of a boy.
Delayed Puberty Cause - ANSWER-In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - ANSWER-Priapism has been associated with the abuse
of certain substances.
Priapism - ANSWER-Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
, Cocaine - ANSWER-Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ANSWER-Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - ANSWER-Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ANSWER-Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
Genetic counseling - ANSWER-Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ANSWER-Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ANSWER-Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ANSWER-Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ANSWER-Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ANSWER-Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ANSWER-Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWER-Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Exam Questions 2026 and correct
answers
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWER-The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ANSWER-A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ANSWER-Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or
disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANSWER-Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANSWER-The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized
behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ANSWER-The classic presentation of otitis media is
otalgia, muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or
flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess - ANSWER-Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by
severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a
hot potato voice.
,Graves' Disease - ANSWER-Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also
known as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism
in this age group.
Insulin Resistance Finding - ANSWER-Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated
with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANSWER-Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWER-Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell
destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant
hyperglycemia and potential for ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - ANSWER-Major risk factors are
heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANSWER-Oral contraceptives have been
shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANSWER-Mixed precocious puberty cases the
child to develop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as
the feminization of a boy.
Delayed Puberty Cause - ANSWER-In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - ANSWER-Priapism has been associated with the abuse
of certain substances.
Priapism - ANSWER-Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
, Cocaine - ANSWER-Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ANSWER-Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - ANSWER-Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ANSWER-Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
Genetic counseling - ANSWER-Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ANSWER-Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ANSWER-Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ANSWER-Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ANSWER-Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ANSWER-Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ANSWER-Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWER-Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
