WGU D115 OA Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Actual
Questions with Detailed Answers and OA Readiness
Practice Exam (Latest ).
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.
Questions with Detailed Answers and OA Readiness
Practice Exam (Latest ).
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.
