WGU D115 OA ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 VERSIONS
2025/2026 BANK ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS AND OA READINESS
PRACTICE EXAM TEST BANK WITH STUDY
GUIDEEXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ...ANSWER..The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ...ANSWER..A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ...ANSWER..Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ...ANSWER..Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ...ANSWER..The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and
hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ...ANSWER..The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia,
muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or flare up of
allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess - ...ANSWER..Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe
sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - ...ANSWER..Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also
known as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in this
age group.
Insulin Resistance Finding - ...ANSWER..Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated
with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ...ANSWER..Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ...ANSWER..Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell
destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant
hyperglycemia and potential for ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - ...ANSWER..Major risk factors are heredity
and obesity.
,Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ...ANSWER..Oral contraceptives have been shown
to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ...ANSWER..Mixed precocious puberty cases the child
to develop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as the
feminization of a boy.
Delayed Puberty Cause - ...ANSWER..In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - ...ANSWER..Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
certain substances.
Priapism - ...ANSWER..Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ...ANSWER..Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ...ANSWER..Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - ...ANSWER..Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ...ANSWER..Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
Genetic counseling - ...ANSWER..Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ...ANSWER..Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ...ANSWER..Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ...ANSWER..Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ...ANSWER..Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ...ANSWER..Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ...ANSWER..Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ...ANSWER..Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ...ANSWER..Increased pressure causing pulmonary
edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ...ANSWER..Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - ...ANSWER..Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway
inflammation.
, Angiotensin II - ...ANSWER..Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in
hypertension.
Hypertrophy of myocardium - ...ANSWER..Heart muscle thickening due to increased
load.
Blood pressure measurement - ...ANSWER..First reading indicates hypertension if
elevated.
Sickle cell disease - ...ANSWER..Blood disorder associated with priapism.
Spinal cord trauma - ...ANSWER..Potential cause of priapism.
Pelvic tumors - ...ANSWER..Associated with priapism in some cases.
Leukemia - ...ANSWER..Blood cancer linked to priapism.
High-pitched cry - ...ANSWER..Characteristic symptom of cri du chat syndrome.
Hypotonia - ...ANSWER..Reduced muscle tone seen in cri du chat.
Microcephaly - ...ANSWER..Small head size, symptom of cri du chat.
Hypertelorism - ...ANSWER..Widely spaced eyes, seen in cri du chat.
Bilateral infiltrates - ...ANSWER..Key feature in diagnosing ARDS.
Decreased pulmonary compliance - ...ANSWER..Characteristic of ARDS, indicating
stiff lungs.
Assessment of lifestyle and risk factors - ...ANSWER..A comprehensive evaluation of
an individual's habits and potential health risks.
CBC - ...ANSWER..Complete Blood Count, a blood test used to evaluate overall
health and detect a variety of disorders.
BMP - ...ANSWER..Basic Metabolic Panel, a blood test that measures glucose,
calcium, and electrolytes.
UA - ...ANSWER..Urinalysis, a test that examines the content of urine to assess
health.
Initiation of anti-hypertensive medications - ...ANSWER..The process of starting
medication to lower high blood pressure, contingent upon confirmed diagnosis.
Diagnosis of hypertension - ...ANSWER..Determined by measuring blood pressure
on at least two separate occasions, averaging at least 2 minutes apart.
Left-sided heart failure - ...ANSWER..A condition where the left side of the heart
cannot pump blood effectively, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 VERSIONS
2025/2026 BANK ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS AND OA READINESS
PRACTICE EXAM TEST BANK WITH STUDY
GUIDEEXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ...ANSWER..The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ...ANSWER..A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ...ANSWER..Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ...ANSWER..Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ...ANSWER..The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and
hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ...ANSWER..The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia,
muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or flare up of
allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess - ...ANSWER..Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe
sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - ...ANSWER..Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also
known as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in this
age group.
Insulin Resistance Finding - ...ANSWER..Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated
with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ...ANSWER..Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ...ANSWER..Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell
destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant
hyperglycemia and potential for ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - ...ANSWER..Major risk factors are heredity
and obesity.
,Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ...ANSWER..Oral contraceptives have been shown
to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ...ANSWER..Mixed precocious puberty cases the child
to develop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as the
feminization of a boy.
Delayed Puberty Cause - ...ANSWER..In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - ...ANSWER..Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
certain substances.
Priapism - ...ANSWER..Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ...ANSWER..Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ...ANSWER..Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - ...ANSWER..Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ...ANSWER..Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
Genetic counseling - ...ANSWER..Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ...ANSWER..Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ...ANSWER..Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ...ANSWER..Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ...ANSWER..Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ...ANSWER..Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ...ANSWER..Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ...ANSWER..Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ...ANSWER..Increased pressure causing pulmonary
edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ...ANSWER..Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - ...ANSWER..Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway
inflammation.
, Angiotensin II - ...ANSWER..Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in
hypertension.
Hypertrophy of myocardium - ...ANSWER..Heart muscle thickening due to increased
load.
Blood pressure measurement - ...ANSWER..First reading indicates hypertension if
elevated.
Sickle cell disease - ...ANSWER..Blood disorder associated with priapism.
Spinal cord trauma - ...ANSWER..Potential cause of priapism.
Pelvic tumors - ...ANSWER..Associated with priapism in some cases.
Leukemia - ...ANSWER..Blood cancer linked to priapism.
High-pitched cry - ...ANSWER..Characteristic symptom of cri du chat syndrome.
Hypotonia - ...ANSWER..Reduced muscle tone seen in cri du chat.
Microcephaly - ...ANSWER..Small head size, symptom of cri du chat.
Hypertelorism - ...ANSWER..Widely spaced eyes, seen in cri du chat.
Bilateral infiltrates - ...ANSWER..Key feature in diagnosing ARDS.
Decreased pulmonary compliance - ...ANSWER..Characteristic of ARDS, indicating
stiff lungs.
Assessment of lifestyle and risk factors - ...ANSWER..A comprehensive evaluation of
an individual's habits and potential health risks.
CBC - ...ANSWER..Complete Blood Count, a blood test used to evaluate overall
health and detect a variety of disorders.
BMP - ...ANSWER..Basic Metabolic Panel, a blood test that measures glucose,
calcium, and electrolytes.
UA - ...ANSWER..Urinalysis, a test that examines the content of urine to assess
health.
Initiation of anti-hypertensive medications - ...ANSWER..The process of starting
medication to lower high blood pressure, contingent upon confirmed diagnosis.
Diagnosis of hypertension - ...ANSWER..Determined by measuring blood pressure
on at least two separate occasions, averaging at least 2 minutes apart.
Left-sided heart failure - ...ANSWER..A condition where the left side of the heart
cannot pump blood effectively, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs.
