WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS 2026 -2027 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
1. While performing the genital assessment of a male client, a nurse observes that the client has curvature of the
penis. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?: Peyronie's disease
2. A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are painful.
"Which medication found in the client's prescription is responsible?: Sildenafil 3. A nurse observes that a newborn has
an abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the penis. Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the newborn?-
: Hypospadias
4. Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis?-
: Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis
5. A registered nurse is teaching about the medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to a group of student
nurses. Which statement of a student nurse indicates the need for further teaching?: "Alpha-blockers REDUCE the
size of the prostate."
6. Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
7. While assessing a male client for reproductive disorders, the primary health-care provider wants to understand
whether the client has prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which diagnostic test will the nurse
expect in this case?: Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies)
8. While assessing a male client, a nurse finds erythema, swelling, and tenderness of the scrotum. The client also
reports pain in the scrotum. Which disorder does the nurse suspect in the client?: Testicular torsion
,9. A digital rectal examination (DRE) in a client reveals the enlargement of the prostate gland that is firm, painless,
and generalized. Which medications will the nurse anticipate from the primary health-care provider to treat the client?:
Alpha-blockers & 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
Alpha-blockers help to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate but do not aid in reducing the size of the prostate. 10
While assessing a male client, a nurse observes swelling in the scrotum due to the collection of serous fluid. Which
condition does the nurse suspect in the client?: HYDROcele
11. Which disorder can occur due to HIV?: Testicular cancer
12. Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection?: Dorsal 13. After examining an elderly client's
penis, a nurse finds the presence of scar tissue in the corpora cavernosum. On further assessment, the nurse confirms
Peyronie's disease in the client. Which finding supports the nurse's confirmation?: Presence of a curved penis
14. A nurse teaches intervention to a client for healthy spermatogenesis. During a follow-up visit, the nurse finds that
the client has risk for diminished sperm production. Which statement of the client supports the nurse's conclusion?:
"I should take a hot bath regularly."
15. During an assessment, a nurse observes the signs of diminished secondary sexual characteristics in an adult male
client. What should be the appropriate nursing action?: Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
16. Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testos-
terone?: Luteinizing hormone
17. Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?: Sertoli cells
18. Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle?: Testicular torsion
19. While assessing a male client, a nurse observes that the client has a small penis, long legs, short trunk, enlarged
breast tissues, small testicles, and sexual dysfunction. What reason does the nurse suspect from these findings?-
: Presence of an extra X chromosome
20. Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra during sexual arousal?: Bulbourethral gland
,21. Endocrine System: Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream
22. Hormone Regulation: Hormones act on target cells by binding to specific receptors
23. Homeostasis Maintenance: Hormones regulate physiological parameters for internal balance
24. Growth and Development: Hormones influence growth, muscle development, and maturation
25. Stress Response: Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors
26. Autoimmune Diseases: Immune system attacks endocrine glands, causing disorders
27Neoplastic Growth: Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production and functions
28Pituitary Gland Disorders: Conditions affecting pituitary hormone secretion levels
29. Hypopituitarism: Underactivity of pituitary gland causing hormone deficiencies
30. Hyperpituitarism: Overactivity of pituitary gland leading to hormone excess
31. SIADH: Excessive antidiuretic hormone secretion causing water retention
32. Thyroid Disorders: Conditions affecting thyroid hormone production and function
33. Graves' Disease: Autoimmune hyperthyroidism with goiter and eye involvement
34. Hypothyroidism: Underactive thyroid gland causing hormone deficiency symptoms
35. Thyrotoxicosis: Excessive thyroid hormone activity in the body
36. Adrenal Gland Disorders: Conditions affecting adrenal hormone production and function
37. Cushing's Disease: Hypercortisolism due to excessive ACTH production
38. Addison's Disease: Adrenal insufficiency from autoimmune adrenal destruction
39. Pheochromocytoma: Adrenal tumor producing excess catecholamines
40. Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells
, 41. Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin resistance leading to decreased insulin production
42. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Severe hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis
43. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS): Life-threatening hyperglycemia, hyperosmolarity, and
dehydration
44. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS): Occurs in older adults with type 2 diabetes, leading to extreme
dehydration and altered consciousness.
45. Chlamydia: Common STI caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but can cause PID and
infertility.
46. Gonorrhea: STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, with symptoms like urethral discharge and pelvic pain.
47. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Infection of female reproductive organs, commonly caused by STIs,
leading to pelvic pain and infertility.
48. LGBTQ Sexual Health Care: Unique care needs for LGBTQ individuals related to sexual orientation and
gender identity.
49. Endometriosis: Condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, causing pelvic pain and infertility.
50. Adenomyosis: Endometrial tissue grows into the uterine wall, causing heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
51. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Hormonal disorder with ovarian cysts, irregular cycles, and symptoms
of androgen excess.
SOLUTIONS 2026 -2027 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
1. While performing the genital assessment of a male client, a nurse observes that the client has curvature of the
penis. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?: Peyronie's disease
2. A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are painful.
"Which medication found in the client's prescription is responsible?: Sildenafil 3. A nurse observes that a newborn has
an abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the penis. Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the newborn?-
: Hypospadias
4. Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis?-
: Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis
5. A registered nurse is teaching about the medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to a group of student
nurses. Which statement of a student nurse indicates the need for further teaching?: "Alpha-blockers REDUCE the
size of the prostate."
6. Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
7. While assessing a male client for reproductive disorders, the primary health-care provider wants to understand
whether the client has prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which diagnostic test will the nurse
expect in this case?: Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies)
8. While assessing a male client, a nurse finds erythema, swelling, and tenderness of the scrotum. The client also
reports pain in the scrotum. Which disorder does the nurse suspect in the client?: Testicular torsion
,9. A digital rectal examination (DRE) in a client reveals the enlargement of the prostate gland that is firm, painless,
and generalized. Which medications will the nurse anticipate from the primary health-care provider to treat the client?:
Alpha-blockers & 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
Alpha-blockers help to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate but do not aid in reducing the size of the prostate. 10
While assessing a male client, a nurse observes swelling in the scrotum due to the collection of serous fluid. Which
condition does the nurse suspect in the client?: HYDROcele
11. Which disorder can occur due to HIV?: Testicular cancer
12. Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection?: Dorsal 13. After examining an elderly client's
penis, a nurse finds the presence of scar tissue in the corpora cavernosum. On further assessment, the nurse confirms
Peyronie's disease in the client. Which finding supports the nurse's confirmation?: Presence of a curved penis
14. A nurse teaches intervention to a client for healthy spermatogenesis. During a follow-up visit, the nurse finds that
the client has risk for diminished sperm production. Which statement of the client supports the nurse's conclusion?:
"I should take a hot bath regularly."
15. During an assessment, a nurse observes the signs of diminished secondary sexual characteristics in an adult male
client. What should be the appropriate nursing action?: Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
16. Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testos-
terone?: Luteinizing hormone
17. Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?: Sertoli cells
18. Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle?: Testicular torsion
19. While assessing a male client, a nurse observes that the client has a small penis, long legs, short trunk, enlarged
breast tissues, small testicles, and sexual dysfunction. What reason does the nurse suspect from these findings?-
: Presence of an extra X chromosome
20. Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra during sexual arousal?: Bulbourethral gland
,21. Endocrine System: Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream
22. Hormone Regulation: Hormones act on target cells by binding to specific receptors
23. Homeostasis Maintenance: Hormones regulate physiological parameters for internal balance
24. Growth and Development: Hormones influence growth, muscle development, and maturation
25. Stress Response: Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors
26. Autoimmune Diseases: Immune system attacks endocrine glands, causing disorders
27Neoplastic Growth: Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production and functions
28Pituitary Gland Disorders: Conditions affecting pituitary hormone secretion levels
29. Hypopituitarism: Underactivity of pituitary gland causing hormone deficiencies
30. Hyperpituitarism: Overactivity of pituitary gland leading to hormone excess
31. SIADH: Excessive antidiuretic hormone secretion causing water retention
32. Thyroid Disorders: Conditions affecting thyroid hormone production and function
33. Graves' Disease: Autoimmune hyperthyroidism with goiter and eye involvement
34. Hypothyroidism: Underactive thyroid gland causing hormone deficiency symptoms
35. Thyrotoxicosis: Excessive thyroid hormone activity in the body
36. Adrenal Gland Disorders: Conditions affecting adrenal hormone production and function
37. Cushing's Disease: Hypercortisolism due to excessive ACTH production
38. Addison's Disease: Adrenal insufficiency from autoimmune adrenal destruction
39. Pheochromocytoma: Adrenal tumor producing excess catecholamines
40. Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells
, 41. Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin resistance leading to decreased insulin production
42. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Severe hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis
43. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS): Life-threatening hyperglycemia, hyperosmolarity, and
dehydration
44. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS): Occurs in older adults with type 2 diabetes, leading to extreme
dehydration and altered consciousness.
45. Chlamydia: Common STI caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but can cause PID and
infertility.
46. Gonorrhea: STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, with symptoms like urethral discharge and pelvic pain.
47. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Infection of female reproductive organs, commonly caused by STIs,
leading to pelvic pain and infertility.
48. LGBTQ Sexual Health Care: Unique care needs for LGBTQ individuals related to sexual orientation and
gender identity.
49. Endometriosis: Condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, causing pelvic pain and infertility.
50. Adenomyosis: Endometrial tissue grows into the uterine wall, causing heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
51. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Hormonal disorder with ovarian cysts, irregular cycles, and symptoms
of androgen excess.
