WGU Pathophysiology Final Exam
Questions with Solved Solutions 2025-
2026 Updated.
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? - Answer
Peyronie's disease
A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are painful. "Which medication
found in the client's prescription is responsible? - Answer Sildenafil
A nurse observes that a newborn has an abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the penis.
Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the newborn? - Answer Hypospadias
Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis? - Answer
Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis
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? - Answer "Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the prostate."
Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa? - Answer Follicle-
stimulating hormone (FSH)
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? - Answer Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies)
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?
- Answer Testicular torsion
A digital rectal examination (DRE) in a client reveals the enlargement of the prostate gland that
,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? - Answer HYDROcele
Which disorder can occur due to HIV? - Answer Testicular cancer
Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection? - Answer Dorsal
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? - Answer Presence of a curved penis
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? - Answer "I should take a hot bath regularly."
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? - Answer Measure the
morning serum testosterone levels.
Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testosterone? - Answer
Luteinizing hormone
Which cells secrete inhibin hormone? - Answer Sertoli cells
Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle? - Answer Testicular torsion
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? - Answer Presence of an extra X chromosome
Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra during sexual arousal? - Answer
Bulbourethral gland
Endocrine System - Answer Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream
,Homeostasis Maintenance - Answer Hormones regulate physiological parameters for internal
balance
Growth and Development - Answer Hormones influence growth, muscle development, and
maturation
Stress Response - Answer Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors
Autoimmune Diseases - Answer Immune system attacks endocrine glands, causing disorders
Neoplastic Growth - Answer Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production and functions
Pituitary Gland Disorders - Answer Conditions affecting pituitary hormone secretion levels
Hypopituitarism - Answer Underactivity of pituitary gland causing hormone deficiencies
Hyperpituitarism - Answer Overactivity of pituitary gland leading to hormone excess
SIADH - Answer Excessive antidiuretic hormone secretion causing water retention
Thyroid Disorders - Answer Conditions affecting thyroid hormone production and function
Graves' Disease - Answer Autoimmune hyperthyroidism with goiter and eye involvement
Hypothyroidism - Answer Underactive thyroid gland causing hormone deficiency symptoms
Thyrotoxicosis - Answer Excessive thyroid hormone activity in the body
Adrenal Gland Disorders - Answer Conditions affecting adrenal hormone production and
function
Cushing's Disease - Answer Hypercortisolism due to excessive ACTH production
, Type 1 Diabetes - Answer Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells
Type 2 Diabetes - Answer Insulin resistance leading to decreased insulin production
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Answer Severe hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) - Answer Life-threatening hyperglycemia,
hyperosmolarity, and dehydration
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) - Answer Occurs in older adults with type 2 diabetes,
leading to extreme dehydration and altered consciousness.
Chlamydia - Answer Common STI caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but
can cause PID and infertility.
Gonorrhea - Answer STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, with symptoms like urethral
discharge and pelvic pain.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) - Answer Infection of female reproductive organs,
commonly caused by STIs, leading to pelvic pain and infertility.
LGBTQ Sexual Health Care - Answer Unique care needs for LGBTQ individuals related to sexual
orientation and gender identity.
Endometriosis - Answer Condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, causing
pelvic pain and infertility.
Adenomyosis - Answer Endometrial tissue grows into the uterine wall, causing heavy bleeding
and pelvic pain.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - Answer Hormonal disorder with ovarian cysts, irregular
cycles, and symptoms of androgen excess.
Questions with Solved Solutions 2025-
2026 Updated.
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? - Answer
Peyronie's disease
A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are painful. "Which medication
found in the client's prescription is responsible? - Answer Sildenafil
A nurse observes that a newborn has an abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the penis.
Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the newborn? - Answer Hypospadias
Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis? - Answer
Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis
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? - Answer "Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the prostate."
Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa? - Answer Follicle-
stimulating hormone (FSH)
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? - Answer Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies)
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?
- Answer Testicular torsion
A digital rectal examination (DRE) in a client reveals the enlargement of the prostate gland that
,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? - Answer HYDROcele
Which disorder can occur due to HIV? - Answer Testicular cancer
Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection? - Answer Dorsal
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? - Answer Presence of a curved penis
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? - Answer "I should take a hot bath regularly."
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? - Answer Measure the
morning serum testosterone levels.
Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testosterone? - Answer
Luteinizing hormone
Which cells secrete inhibin hormone? - Answer Sertoli cells
Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle? - Answer Testicular torsion
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? - Answer Presence of an extra X chromosome
Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra during sexual arousal? - Answer
Bulbourethral gland
Endocrine System - Answer Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream
,Homeostasis Maintenance - Answer Hormones regulate physiological parameters for internal
balance
Growth and Development - Answer Hormones influence growth, muscle development, and
maturation
Stress Response - Answer Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors
Autoimmune Diseases - Answer Immune system attacks endocrine glands, causing disorders
Neoplastic Growth - Answer Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production and functions
Pituitary Gland Disorders - Answer Conditions affecting pituitary hormone secretion levels
Hypopituitarism - Answer Underactivity of pituitary gland causing hormone deficiencies
Hyperpituitarism - Answer Overactivity of pituitary gland leading to hormone excess
SIADH - Answer Excessive antidiuretic hormone secretion causing water retention
Thyroid Disorders - Answer Conditions affecting thyroid hormone production and function
Graves' Disease - Answer Autoimmune hyperthyroidism with goiter and eye involvement
Hypothyroidism - Answer Underactive thyroid gland causing hormone deficiency symptoms
Thyrotoxicosis - Answer Excessive thyroid hormone activity in the body
Adrenal Gland Disorders - Answer Conditions affecting adrenal hormone production and
function
Cushing's Disease - Answer Hypercortisolism due to excessive ACTH production
, Type 1 Diabetes - Answer Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells
Type 2 Diabetes - Answer Insulin resistance leading to decreased insulin production
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Answer Severe hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) - Answer Life-threatening hyperglycemia,
hyperosmolarity, and dehydration
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) - Answer Occurs in older adults with type 2 diabetes,
leading to extreme dehydration and altered consciousness.
Chlamydia - Answer Common STI caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but
can cause PID and infertility.
Gonorrhea - Answer STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, with symptoms like urethral
discharge and pelvic pain.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) - Answer Infection of female reproductive organs,
commonly caused by STIs, leading to pelvic pain and infertility.
LGBTQ Sexual Health Care - Answer Unique care needs for LGBTQ individuals related to sexual
orientation and gender identity.
Endometriosis - Answer Condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, causing
pelvic pain and infertility.
Adenomyosis - Answer Endometrial tissue grows into the uterine wall, causing heavy bleeding
and pelvic pain.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - Answer Hormonal disorder with ovarian cysts, irregular
cycles, and symptoms of androgen excess.
