WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam Questions 2026/27 WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
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.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure -ANSWER-Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) -ANSWER-Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Exam Questions 2026/27 WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
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.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure -ANSWER-Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) -ANSWER-Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
