WGU D115 OA AND PRE-OA Updated Exam 2026 WITH Recent Newest
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A 29-year-old female patient presents with concerns about fertility. The patient
states she has had amenorrhea every other month and weight gain, and her labs
show decreased FSH, decreased estrogen, and altered TSH.
Which female reproductive disorders should be considered for this patient? -
ANSWER-Hyperprolactinemia and PCOS ovarian tumor
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is caring for a toddler in an
emergency department who presented with fever of 101°F (38.3°C), irritability,
inspiratory stridor, drooling, dysphagia, and sitting in the tripod position. The
toddler's parents report no significant medical history and claim that the child has
been so healthy that they have fallen behind on immunizations.
Which pathological mechanism of the pulmonary system is most likely causing
this problem? -ANSWER-Infection of epiglottis by Haemophilus influenzae type B
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is evaluating a 12-month-old
patient in a clinic. The child's parents are worried that the child has had frequent
respiratory problems including persistent cough, wheezing, and thick sputum
production. They also report frequent greasy-looking, bulky stools and
constipation. The APRN finds that the child has been to the clinic with chronic
bacterial infections every month since birth.
Which abnormal pathological finding of the pulmonary system should be of
concern to the APRN? -ANSWER-Defective chloride secretion and excess sodium
absorption
,A patient presents to an emergency department complaining of coughing, salty-
tasting skin, bulky stools, and frequent respiratory infections. On examination, an
advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) notes nasal polyps and a barrel chest.
A diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is confirmed.
What is the pathological mechanism of this disorder? -ANSWER-Thick mucus
causing progressive clogging of the bronchi and bronchioles
An older adult patient presents with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) notes
that despite using medications as prescribed, the patient feels much worse during
these exacerbations than in the past.
Which response should the APRN provide to this patient? -ANSWER-The effects of
aging contribute to decreased lung function.
A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted
to a hospital with pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. The patient has a
history of CO2 retention. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) needs to
assess for rising CO2 levels.
Which form of monitoring should the APRN use for this purpose? -ANSWER-
Continuous capnography monitoring
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) examines an older adult patient
diagnosed with a bronchial tumor and notes the following:
cyanosis
fever
tachycardia
cough
pleural pain
, decreased breath sounds
positive sputum and thoracentesis culture: Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which treatment should the APRN prescribe for this condition? -ANSWER-
Antimicrobials and chest tube
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) assesses a patient with a long
history of infections, mood swings, and gastrointestinal complaints. The patient
complains of increasing fatigue, difficulty walking, and a sore tongue. Lab results
indicate a hemoglobin of 7.8 g/dL.
Which type of anemia should the APRN consider? -ANSWER-Pernicious anemia
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is evaluating a male patient.
Findings include a painless supraclavicular adenopathy, a nonproductive cough,
fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, fever, night sweats, pruritus, and the findings of
Reed-Sternberg cells on a lab microscopic exam.
Which disease should be suspected by the APRN? -ANSWER-Hodgkin lymphoma
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is evaluating an anemic patient
with stage 4 renal disease.
Which pathological mechanism should the APRN note? -ANSWER-Suppressed
production of erythropoietin
A patient presents to a clinic with complaints of frequent nosebleeds. An
advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) does an assessment and notes areas
of ecchymosis and petechiae. The APRN questions the patient about current
activities and medications and orders lab studies.
Which lab exam should the APRN order for this patient? -ANSWER-Platelet count
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A 29-year-old female patient presents with concerns about fertility. The patient
states she has had amenorrhea every other month and weight gain, and her labs
show decreased FSH, decreased estrogen, and altered TSH.
Which female reproductive disorders should be considered for this patient? -
ANSWER-Hyperprolactinemia and PCOS ovarian tumor
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is caring for a toddler in an
emergency department who presented with fever of 101°F (38.3°C), irritability,
inspiratory stridor, drooling, dysphagia, and sitting in the tripod position. The
toddler's parents report no significant medical history and claim that the child has
been so healthy that they have fallen behind on immunizations.
Which pathological mechanism of the pulmonary system is most likely causing
this problem? -ANSWER-Infection of epiglottis by Haemophilus influenzae type B
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is evaluating a 12-month-old
patient in a clinic. The child's parents are worried that the child has had frequent
respiratory problems including persistent cough, wheezing, and thick sputum
production. They also report frequent greasy-looking, bulky stools and
constipation. The APRN finds that the child has been to the clinic with chronic
bacterial infections every month since birth.
Which abnormal pathological finding of the pulmonary system should be of
concern to the APRN? -ANSWER-Defective chloride secretion and excess sodium
absorption
,A patient presents to an emergency department complaining of coughing, salty-
tasting skin, bulky stools, and frequent respiratory infections. On examination, an
advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) notes nasal polyps and a barrel chest.
A diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is confirmed.
What is the pathological mechanism of this disorder? -ANSWER-Thick mucus
causing progressive clogging of the bronchi and bronchioles
An older adult patient presents with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) notes
that despite using medications as prescribed, the patient feels much worse during
these exacerbations than in the past.
Which response should the APRN provide to this patient? -ANSWER-The effects of
aging contribute to decreased lung function.
A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted
to a hospital with pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. The patient has a
history of CO2 retention. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) needs to
assess for rising CO2 levels.
Which form of monitoring should the APRN use for this purpose? -ANSWER-
Continuous capnography monitoring
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) examines an older adult patient
diagnosed with a bronchial tumor and notes the following:
cyanosis
fever
tachycardia
cough
pleural pain
, decreased breath sounds
positive sputum and thoracentesis culture: Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which treatment should the APRN prescribe for this condition? -ANSWER-
Antimicrobials and chest tube
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) assesses a patient with a long
history of infections, mood swings, and gastrointestinal complaints. The patient
complains of increasing fatigue, difficulty walking, and a sore tongue. Lab results
indicate a hemoglobin of 7.8 g/dL.
Which type of anemia should the APRN consider? -ANSWER-Pernicious anemia
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is evaluating a male patient.
Findings include a painless supraclavicular adenopathy, a nonproductive cough,
fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, fever, night sweats, pruritus, and the findings of
Reed-Sternberg cells on a lab microscopic exam.
Which disease should be suspected by the APRN? -ANSWER-Hodgkin lymphoma
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is evaluating an anemic patient
with stage 4 renal disease.
Which pathological mechanism should the APRN note? -ANSWER-Suppressed
production of erythropoietin
A patient presents to a clinic with complaints of frequent nosebleeds. An
advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) does an assessment and notes areas
of ecchymosis and petechiae. The APRN questions the patient about current
activities and medications and orders lab studies.
Which lab exam should the APRN order for this patient? -ANSWER-Platelet count
