WGU D518 - PRIORITY HEALTH NEEDS
FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Kilocalorie (or Calorie).
Answer: the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius
◍ Malignant.
Answer: Very dangerous or harmful; refers to a cancerous tumor.
◍ myopia (nearsightedness).
Answer: blurred distance vision, squinting, clearer near vision, and poor
night vision.
◍ stark law aka physician self referral law.
Answer: Cant refer to family
◍ Obesity.
Answer: 15 to 20 percent above normal weight. Poor dietary patterns;
include increased intake of sugars in sweetened soft drinks, foods, and meals
of high energy, low nutrient density, and large portion sizes. At risk for
serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease,
stroke, and some types of cancer.
◍ Distress.
Answer: stress generated from a negative or unpleasant event. If prolonged
can have a negative or debilitative effect on health. If unchecked interferes
with physiological and psychological functioning
◍ Potentiate.
Answer: increase the effect of another drug
,◍ Ulcerative colitis.
Answer: An inflammatory disorder that affects the mucous membranes of
the large intestine, producing bloody diarrhea.
◍ Adverse selection.
Answer: When the buyer and seller do not have the same information and
you get cost below true cost of need.
◍ Helminths.
Answer: Multicellular parasitic animals. Vary in size from relatively small
(pinworms) to a length of several feet. May lodge in various parts of the
body and block the digestive tract, blood, and lymph vessels.
Causes-Pinworms, tapeworms, trichinosis
◍ Fetal alcohol syndrome.
Answer: A child born with this condition may suffer permanent impairment.
Characteristics of the condition include low birth weight, smaller head
circumference, abnormal formation of the nose, small fingernails, smaller
stature, poor joint movement, ear abnormalities, and mental retardation
◍ Mourning.
Answer: The culturally prescribed behavior patterns for the expression of
grief
◍ Lethal dose.
Answer: the amount of drug that will produce death
◍ Stimulants.
Answer: drugs that speed up the nervous system. Increase heart rate, blood
pressure, and amount of circulating blood sugar. Constrict the blood vessels
and dilate bronchial tubes and the pupils of the eyes
◍ micro hospital.
Answer: provides service to people in smaller rural areas
◍ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Answer: Extremely virulent sexually transmitted disease that renders the
, immune system inoperative.
◍ Parasitic worms.
Answer: The largest of the pathogens, most of which are more a nuisance
than a threat.
◍ Drug misuse.
Answer: includes the unintentional or inappropriate use of prescribed or
nonprescribed medicine that results in the impaired physical, mental,
emotional, or social well-being of the user. The use of a drug for a purpose
for which it was not intended
◍ Gonorrhea.
Answer: Second most common STD in the United States; if untreated, may
cause sterility.
◍ Mainstream smoke.
Answer: Smoke that is drawn through tobacco while inhaling
◍ Epilepsy.
Answer: A neurological disorder caused by abnormal electrical brain
activity; can be accompanied by altered consciousness or convulsions.
◍ Common cold.
Answer: characteristics include Teary eyes, runny nose, and obstructed
breathing
◍ Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs).
Answer: A collection of chronic lung diseases including asthma,
emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.
◍ Acquired active immunity.
Answer: Immunity developed during life in response to disease, vaccination,
or exposure.
◍ Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Answer: A device that uses magnetic fields, radio waves, and computers to
generate an image of internal tissues of the body for diagnostic purposes
, without the use of radiation.
◍ Artificial immunity.
Answer: acquired by vaccination when killed or attenuated (weakened)
organisms or toxins (poisons) are injected into the body to stimulate
antibody formation.
◍ Vitamin A.
Answer: important in promoting growth and health of body tissues as well
as enhancing the function of the immune system. Enhances vision by
helping the retina function properly, permitting us to distinguish between
light and shade and to see various colors distinctly. A form of this is used by
dermatologists to treat acne and other skin disorders. Overdoses may result
in yellowish, dry, scaly skin and dry, irritated eyes
◍ Progmattic community service.
Answer: a bundle of healthcare services
◍ Effective dose.
Answer: the dose needed to produce a desired effect
◍ Free radical (Oxidant).
Answer: any atom or group of atoms that has an unpaired electron. Because
electrons typically function in pairs, these are very prone to binding to other
substrates in an effort to regain this paired status. When this happens in the
human body, there is potential for a great deal of damage.
◍ Sleep apnea.
Answer: Disorder in which a person has numerous episodes of breathing
stoppage during a night's sleep
◍ payers.
Answer: Individuals or organizations who cover the costs of healthcare
services; either self pay or insurance companies
◍ phagocytosis.
Answer: ingestion and destruction of pathogens by several different types of
FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Kilocalorie (or Calorie).
Answer: the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius
◍ Malignant.
Answer: Very dangerous or harmful; refers to a cancerous tumor.
◍ myopia (nearsightedness).
Answer: blurred distance vision, squinting, clearer near vision, and poor
night vision.
◍ stark law aka physician self referral law.
Answer: Cant refer to family
◍ Obesity.
Answer: 15 to 20 percent above normal weight. Poor dietary patterns;
include increased intake of sugars in sweetened soft drinks, foods, and meals
of high energy, low nutrient density, and large portion sizes. At risk for
serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease,
stroke, and some types of cancer.
◍ Distress.
Answer: stress generated from a negative or unpleasant event. If prolonged
can have a negative or debilitative effect on health. If unchecked interferes
with physiological and psychological functioning
◍ Potentiate.
Answer: increase the effect of another drug
,◍ Ulcerative colitis.
Answer: An inflammatory disorder that affects the mucous membranes of
the large intestine, producing bloody diarrhea.
◍ Adverse selection.
Answer: When the buyer and seller do not have the same information and
you get cost below true cost of need.
◍ Helminths.
Answer: Multicellular parasitic animals. Vary in size from relatively small
(pinworms) to a length of several feet. May lodge in various parts of the
body and block the digestive tract, blood, and lymph vessels.
Causes-Pinworms, tapeworms, trichinosis
◍ Fetal alcohol syndrome.
Answer: A child born with this condition may suffer permanent impairment.
Characteristics of the condition include low birth weight, smaller head
circumference, abnormal formation of the nose, small fingernails, smaller
stature, poor joint movement, ear abnormalities, and mental retardation
◍ Mourning.
Answer: The culturally prescribed behavior patterns for the expression of
grief
◍ Lethal dose.
Answer: the amount of drug that will produce death
◍ Stimulants.
Answer: drugs that speed up the nervous system. Increase heart rate, blood
pressure, and amount of circulating blood sugar. Constrict the blood vessels
and dilate bronchial tubes and the pupils of the eyes
◍ micro hospital.
Answer: provides service to people in smaller rural areas
◍ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Answer: Extremely virulent sexually transmitted disease that renders the
, immune system inoperative.
◍ Parasitic worms.
Answer: The largest of the pathogens, most of which are more a nuisance
than a threat.
◍ Drug misuse.
Answer: includes the unintentional or inappropriate use of prescribed or
nonprescribed medicine that results in the impaired physical, mental,
emotional, or social well-being of the user. The use of a drug for a purpose
for which it was not intended
◍ Gonorrhea.
Answer: Second most common STD in the United States; if untreated, may
cause sterility.
◍ Mainstream smoke.
Answer: Smoke that is drawn through tobacco while inhaling
◍ Epilepsy.
Answer: A neurological disorder caused by abnormal electrical brain
activity; can be accompanied by altered consciousness or convulsions.
◍ Common cold.
Answer: characteristics include Teary eyes, runny nose, and obstructed
breathing
◍ Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs).
Answer: A collection of chronic lung diseases including asthma,
emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.
◍ Acquired active immunity.
Answer: Immunity developed during life in response to disease, vaccination,
or exposure.
◍ Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Answer: A device that uses magnetic fields, radio waves, and computers to
generate an image of internal tissues of the body for diagnostic purposes
, without the use of radiation.
◍ Artificial immunity.
Answer: acquired by vaccination when killed or attenuated (weakened)
organisms or toxins (poisons) are injected into the body to stimulate
antibody formation.
◍ Vitamin A.
Answer: important in promoting growth and health of body tissues as well
as enhancing the function of the immune system. Enhances vision by
helping the retina function properly, permitting us to distinguish between
light and shade and to see various colors distinctly. A form of this is used by
dermatologists to treat acne and other skin disorders. Overdoses may result
in yellowish, dry, scaly skin and dry, irritated eyes
◍ Progmattic community service.
Answer: a bundle of healthcare services
◍ Effective dose.
Answer: the dose needed to produce a desired effect
◍ Free radical (Oxidant).
Answer: any atom or group of atoms that has an unpaired electron. Because
electrons typically function in pairs, these are very prone to binding to other
substrates in an effort to regain this paired status. When this happens in the
human body, there is potential for a great deal of damage.
◍ Sleep apnea.
Answer: Disorder in which a person has numerous episodes of breathing
stoppage during a night's sleep
◍ payers.
Answer: Individuals or organizations who cover the costs of healthcare
services; either self pay or insurance companies
◍ phagocytosis.
Answer: ingestion and destruction of pathogens by several different types of
