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WGU D115 - OA readiness EXAM ||VERIFIED EXAM!!!||
MOST RECENT EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWEST EXAM!!!
A 12-year-old African American patient presents with
unilateral eye swelling and lower lip swelling. The patient's
parent reports that the swelling is spontaneous and
resolves over several days. The patient does not have
complaints of fever, hives, or vomiting. Serum lab results
show hyperactivation of three plasma protein systems.
The APRN suspects hereditary angioedema.
What is the cause of the genetic defect suspected in this
situation? - Answer-C1 esterase inhibitor
The parent of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome
expresses concerns about the child's recurrent respiratory
tract infections to an advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN). The infections have occurred regularly since
birth.
What should the APRN tell the parent is the underlying
cause of this illness? - Answer-Gastroesophageal reflux
disease causes aspiration of thin fluids.
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A 36-year-old patient is being seen by an advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) in a primary care clinic
for the first time. The patient reports feeling depressed due
to a major life change. Additional symptoms include weight
gain, sedentary activity, and insomnia. The APRN plans on
providing the patient with several exercises to reduce the
physiological effect of stress.
Why is the APRN concerned about relieving this emotional
response? - Answer-It decreases glucose uptake.
An 80-year-old patient brings her grandchildren with her to
a routine medical appointment. The patient has moderate
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is
concerned about developing pneumonia because of its
increased incidence at the senior center.
What should the nurse practitioner recommend for this
patient? - Answer-Getting an annual influenza vaccine
An advanced practice nurse (APRN) is working with a
patient who is choosing to undergo breast removal due to
family history of breast cancer. The patient's genetic
testing revealed an abnormal BRCA1. The patient shares
with the APRN that she is relieved that she will not need to
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worry about cancer once the breast tissue is removed. The
APRN proceeds to educate the patient about additional
risks.
Which other type of cancer is the patient at risk for
developing? - Answer-Ovarian
A patient presents to the hospital complaining of blurred
vision, muscle weaknesses, impaired gait, and fatigue
lasting more than 24 hours. The patient has a history of
smoking and vitamin D deficiency. Extensive diagnostic
testing and a comprehensive neurological assessment
reveals a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Which pathological mechanism will support this diagnosis?
- Answer-A loss of myelin sheaths, causing a disruption of
nerve conduction
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is
consulting with a teen patient who has recently learned
that she is pregnant. The APRN knows that a certain
medication taken by the patient can contribute to the
development of congenital malformations in the fetus. The
APRN reviews the patient's current medication list and
finds one medication that is a concern.
Which medication is the APRN concerned about? -
Answer-Retinoic acid
WGU D115 - OA readiness EXAM ||VERIFIED EXAM!!!||
MOST RECENT EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWEST EXAM!!!
A 12-year-old African American patient presents with
unilateral eye swelling and lower lip swelling. The patient's
parent reports that the swelling is spontaneous and
resolves over several days. The patient does not have
complaints of fever, hives, or vomiting. Serum lab results
show hyperactivation of three plasma protein systems.
The APRN suspects hereditary angioedema.
What is the cause of the genetic defect suspected in this
situation? - Answer-C1 esterase inhibitor
The parent of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome
expresses concerns about the child's recurrent respiratory
tract infections to an advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN). The infections have occurred regularly since
birth.
What should the APRN tell the parent is the underlying
cause of this illness? - Answer-Gastroesophageal reflux
disease causes aspiration of thin fluids.
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A 36-year-old patient is being seen by an advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) in a primary care clinic
for the first time. The patient reports feeling depressed due
to a major life change. Additional symptoms include weight
gain, sedentary activity, and insomnia. The APRN plans on
providing the patient with several exercises to reduce the
physiological effect of stress.
Why is the APRN concerned about relieving this emotional
response? - Answer-It decreases glucose uptake.
An 80-year-old patient brings her grandchildren with her to
a routine medical appointment. The patient has moderate
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is
concerned about developing pneumonia because of its
increased incidence at the senior center.
What should the nurse practitioner recommend for this
patient? - Answer-Getting an annual influenza vaccine
An advanced practice nurse (APRN) is working with a
patient who is choosing to undergo breast removal due to
family history of breast cancer. The patient's genetic
testing revealed an abnormal BRCA1. The patient shares
with the APRN that she is relieved that she will not need to
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worry about cancer once the breast tissue is removed. The
APRN proceeds to educate the patient about additional
risks.
Which other type of cancer is the patient at risk for
developing? - Answer-Ovarian
A patient presents to the hospital complaining of blurred
vision, muscle weaknesses, impaired gait, and fatigue
lasting more than 24 hours. The patient has a history of
smoking and vitamin D deficiency. Extensive diagnostic
testing and a comprehensive neurological assessment
reveals a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Which pathological mechanism will support this diagnosis?
- Answer-A loss of myelin sheaths, causing a disruption of
nerve conduction
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is
consulting with a teen patient who has recently learned
that she is pregnant. The APRN knows that a certain
medication taken by the patient can contribute to the
development of congenital malformations in the fetus. The
APRN reviews the patient's current medication list and
finds one medication that is a concern.
Which medication is the APRN concerned about? -
Answer-Retinoic acid
