WGU D027 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | COMPR… EXAM
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WGU D027 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Course
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
158 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 158 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering a
comprehensive review of critical concepts in health and nursing. Each question is paired
with an accurate answer, ensuring clarity and understanding of the subject matter. It is
suitable for students preparing for certification exams, reviewing course material, and
reinforcing their knowledge in the field.
CONTENTS
• Genetic Disorders • Miscellaneous Topics
• Heart Failure • Cardiac Pharmacology
• Respiratory Conditions • Endocrine Disorders
• Chronic Kidney Disease • Hypertension Management
Page 1
, • Mental Health • Autoimmune Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 158
Autosomal Dominant
CORRECT ANSWER
1 parent has, 50% change of child having
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 158
Autosomal Recessive
CORRECT ANSWER
Both parents are carriers, 25% change of child having, 50% chance child is a carrier.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 158
Cystic Fibrosis
CORRECT ANSWER
affects pancreas causing secretions in lungs
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 158
21st Trisomy
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Down Syndrome
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 158
Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY)
CORRECT ANSWER
male has extra X, female like qualities
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 158
Turner Syndrome
CORRECT ANSWER
Missing X in females
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 158
Alpha Thalassemia
CORRECT ANSWER
inherited blood disorder; mild to severe anemia
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 158
Beta Thallasemia
CORRECT ANSWER
low hemoglobin; contraindicated medication ferrous sulfate
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 158
Stage A HF co-morbidities
CORRECT ANSWER
htn, atherosclerotic disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, patients using cardiotoxins with
family history
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 158
Histamine - 1 antihistamines
CORRECT ANSWER
cause vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, help with memory and sleep. Relieve itching, pain,
secretion, and mucus (allergies). Side effects: sedative, dry mouth, urinary hesitancy,,
constipation. Second generation (-ine) are non-sedating
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 158
Color blindness genetic component
CORRECT ANSWER
x-linked, only comes from mother, 50% chance; gene: OPN1MW on chromosome 23
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 158
Sickle Cell genetics
CORRECT ANSWER
children with sickle cell: 25%
children without and not carriers: 25%
children who are carriers: 50%
Page 4
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D027 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Course
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
158 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 158 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering a
comprehensive review of critical concepts in health and nursing. Each question is paired
with an accurate answer, ensuring clarity and understanding of the subject matter. It is
suitable for students preparing for certification exams, reviewing course material, and
reinforcing their knowledge in the field.
CONTENTS
• Genetic Disorders • Miscellaneous Topics
• Heart Failure • Cardiac Pharmacology
• Respiratory Conditions • Endocrine Disorders
• Chronic Kidney Disease • Hypertension Management
Page 1
, • Mental Health • Autoimmune Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 158
Autosomal Dominant
CORRECT ANSWER
1 parent has, 50% change of child having
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 158
Autosomal Recessive
CORRECT ANSWER
Both parents are carriers, 25% change of child having, 50% chance child is a carrier.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 158
Cystic Fibrosis
CORRECT ANSWER
affects pancreas causing secretions in lungs
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 158
21st Trisomy
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Down Syndrome
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 158
Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY)
CORRECT ANSWER
male has extra X, female like qualities
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 158
Turner Syndrome
CORRECT ANSWER
Missing X in females
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 158
Alpha Thalassemia
CORRECT ANSWER
inherited blood disorder; mild to severe anemia
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 158
Beta Thallasemia
CORRECT ANSWER
low hemoglobin; contraindicated medication ferrous sulfate
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 158
Stage A HF co-morbidities
CORRECT ANSWER
htn, atherosclerotic disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, patients using cardiotoxins with
family history
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 158
Histamine - 1 antihistamines
CORRECT ANSWER
cause vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, help with memory and sleep. Relieve itching, pain,
secretion, and mucus (allergies). Side effects: sedative, dry mouth, urinary hesitancy,,
constipation. Second generation (-ine) are non-sedating
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 158
Color blindness genetic component
CORRECT ANSWER
x-linked, only comes from mother, 50% chance; gene: OPN1MW on chromosome 23
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 158
Sickle Cell genetics
CORRECT ANSWER
children with sickle cell: 25%
children without and not carriers: 25%
children who are carriers: 50%
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