WGU D115 OA Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam (Latest 2026) Actual Questions with
Detailed Answers and OA Readiness
Practice Exam
1. Describe how phimosis can impact an individual's hygiene and sexual health.
Phimosis only affects urinary function, not hygiene.
Phimosis can lead to difficulties in maintaining hygiene and may
cause pain during sexual activity.
Phimosis has no impact on hygiene or sexual health.
Phimosis improves sexual health by increasing sensitivity.
2. As a plasma protein, albumin is important because
it functions as a transport protein for various compounds
A, B, and C are all correct
low levels in the plasma can indicate inadequate protein intake
it helps to hold water in the vascular space
3. Multiple Sclerosis is primarily characterized by:
Blockage of blood flow to the brain
Chronic inflammation, demyelination, and scarring in the central
nervous system
Excessive production of myelin in the brain
Degeneration of muscle tissue
4. Describe the criteria used to diagnose hypertension.
, Hypertension is diagnosed through a single high reading of blood
pressure.
Hypertension is diagnosed using a heart rate monitor.
Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure readings are
consistently above 130/80 mmHg.
Hypertension is diagnosed based on symptoms like headaches and
dizziness.
5. Most common symptom of cholecystitis is
heartburn
GI bleeding
anorexia
RUQ pain
6. Define Turner's Syndrome
A rare form of cancer affecting the endocrine system
A type of autoimmune disease
A neurological disorder affecting motor skills
A genetic defect causing developmental abnormalities and
infertility
7. If a patient is diagnosed with renal insufficiency, which of the following
complications might they experience due to impaired kidney function?
Increased production of red blood cells
Accumulation of waste products in the blood
Enhanced absorption of nutrients
, Decreased risk of dehydration
8. What does an elevated CRP (C-reactive protein) indicate?
Inflammation
Respiratory distress
Infection
9. What is a common consequence of chronic illness in relation to respiratory
health?
Enhanced respiratory function
Increased susceptibility to respiratory infections
Improved immune response
Decreased lung capacity
10. What is the definition of pyelonephritis?
Pyelonephritis is a heart condition.
Pyelonephritis is a type of kidney infection.
Pyelonephritis is a respiratory disorder.
Pyelonephritis is a liver disease.
11. Testicular torsion, a serious disorder affecting young male individuals, causes:
dartos muscle atrophy.
inguinal herniation.
cancer of the scrotum.
loss of testicular perfusion.
12. Persons suffer from PTSD tend to display increase in arousal reaction with in
, which of the following areas?
recklessness
fatigue
sleep disturbance
all of the above
13. Multiple sclerosis is characterized by which of the following?
Inflammatory demyelination of the central nervous system
Degeneration of upper, lower, and non-motor neurons
Axonal degeneration
14. What is the life expectancy for individuals with sickle cell trait?
Generally normal life expectancy
Reduced life expectancy
Significantly shorter life expectancy
Life expectancy varies greatly
15. Benign ovarian cysts are unilateral cycts produced when
a follicle forms but doesn't reach maturity
dermatoid cells grow on the ovaries
the corpus luteum fails to dissolve
all of the above
16. Describe the significance of tachycardia in patients experiencing heart
failure.
Tachycardia suggests that the heart is functioning normally.
Exam (Latest 2026) Actual Questions with
Detailed Answers and OA Readiness
Practice Exam
1. Describe how phimosis can impact an individual's hygiene and sexual health.
Phimosis only affects urinary function, not hygiene.
Phimosis can lead to difficulties in maintaining hygiene and may
cause pain during sexual activity.
Phimosis has no impact on hygiene or sexual health.
Phimosis improves sexual health by increasing sensitivity.
2. As a plasma protein, albumin is important because
it functions as a transport protein for various compounds
A, B, and C are all correct
low levels in the plasma can indicate inadequate protein intake
it helps to hold water in the vascular space
3. Multiple Sclerosis is primarily characterized by:
Blockage of blood flow to the brain
Chronic inflammation, demyelination, and scarring in the central
nervous system
Excessive production of myelin in the brain
Degeneration of muscle tissue
4. Describe the criteria used to diagnose hypertension.
, Hypertension is diagnosed through a single high reading of blood
pressure.
Hypertension is diagnosed using a heart rate monitor.
Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure readings are
consistently above 130/80 mmHg.
Hypertension is diagnosed based on symptoms like headaches and
dizziness.
5. Most common symptom of cholecystitis is
heartburn
GI bleeding
anorexia
RUQ pain
6. Define Turner's Syndrome
A rare form of cancer affecting the endocrine system
A type of autoimmune disease
A neurological disorder affecting motor skills
A genetic defect causing developmental abnormalities and
infertility
7. If a patient is diagnosed with renal insufficiency, which of the following
complications might they experience due to impaired kidney function?
Increased production of red blood cells
Accumulation of waste products in the blood
Enhanced absorption of nutrients
, Decreased risk of dehydration
8. What does an elevated CRP (C-reactive protein) indicate?
Inflammation
Respiratory distress
Infection
9. What is a common consequence of chronic illness in relation to respiratory
health?
Enhanced respiratory function
Increased susceptibility to respiratory infections
Improved immune response
Decreased lung capacity
10. What is the definition of pyelonephritis?
Pyelonephritis is a heart condition.
Pyelonephritis is a type of kidney infection.
Pyelonephritis is a respiratory disorder.
Pyelonephritis is a liver disease.
11. Testicular torsion, a serious disorder affecting young male individuals, causes:
dartos muscle atrophy.
inguinal herniation.
cancer of the scrotum.
loss of testicular perfusion.
12. Persons suffer from PTSD tend to display increase in arousal reaction with in
, which of the following areas?
recklessness
fatigue
sleep disturbance
all of the above
13. Multiple sclerosis is characterized by which of the following?
Inflammatory demyelination of the central nervous system
Degeneration of upper, lower, and non-motor neurons
Axonal degeneration
14. What is the life expectancy for individuals with sickle cell trait?
Generally normal life expectancy
Reduced life expectancy
Significantly shorter life expectancy
Life expectancy varies greatly
15. Benign ovarian cysts are unilateral cycts produced when
a follicle forms but doesn't reach maturity
dermatoid cells grow on the ovaries
the corpus luteum fails to dissolve
all of the above
16. Describe the significance of tachycardia in patients experiencing heart
failure.
Tachycardia suggests that the heart is functioning normally.
