WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 2026–2027 | New Updated Version with Latest Actual Exam Questions and Verified Correct Answers | Graduate Nursing D115 Practice Exam PDF | Guaranteed Pass A+

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WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 2026(NEW UPDATED
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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER The GCS is scored between 3 and
15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.



QUESTION : Severe TBI GCS Score - CORRECT ANSWER A GCS score of 3-8 describes
a severe TBI.



QUESTION : Obsessions - CORRECT ANSWER Obsessions are recurrent and
persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or
disgust.



QUESTION : Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER
Impaired concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.



QUESTION : Schizophrenia Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER The characteristics of
schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized
behavior, and hallucinations.



QUESTION : Acute Otitis Media - CORRECT 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.



QUESTION : Peritonsillar Abscess - CORRECT ANSWER Peritonsillar abscess is
characterized by severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a
hot potato voice.




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QUESTION : Graves' Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Graves' disease, an autoimmune
condition also known as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in
this age group.



QUESTION : Insulin Resistance Finding - CORRECT ANSWER Triglycerides >
150mg/dL is associated with increasing insulin resistance.



QUESTION : Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - CORRECT ANSWER
Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.



QUESTION : Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER Type 1 DM is associated
with beta cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant
hyperglycemia and potential for ketoacidosis.



QUESTION : Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - CORRECT ANSWER Major risk
factors are heredity and obesity.



QUESTION : Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - CORRECT ANSWER Oral
contraceptives have been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.



QUESTION : Mixed Precocious Puberty - CORRECT ANSWER Mixed precocious
puberty cases the child to develop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as
the feminization of a boy.



QUESTION : Delayed Puberty Cause - CORRECT ANSWER In 95% of cases, delayed
puberty is physiologic in nature.



QUESTION : Priapism Association - CORRECT ANSWER Priapism has been
associated with the abuse of certain substances.




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QUESTION : Priapism - CORRECT ANSWER Prolonged penile erection, often
idiopathic.



QUESTION : Cocaine - CORRECT ANSWER Substance associated with priapism.



QUESTION : Ovulation - CORRECT ANSWER Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.



QUESTION : Follicular cyst - CORRECT ANSWER Develops when no dominant
follicle matures.



QUESTION : Benign ovarian cyst - CORRECT ANSWER Functional cyst from
incomplete follicle maturation.



QUESTION : Genetic counseling - CORRECT ANSWER Advisory service for
individuals at genetic risk.



QUESTION : Maternal age - CORRECT ANSWER Common reason for seeking genetic
counseling.



QUESTION : Amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure to perform genetic
studies on fetus.



QUESTION : Turner Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Condition with monosomy X in
affected cells.



QUESTION : Cri du chat syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Genetic disorder with
distinctive cat-like cry.




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QUESTION : Adaptive immunity - CORRECT ANSWER Immune response mediated
by T and B cells.



QUESTION : Minimally conscious state - CORRECT ANSWER Patient shows limited
but definite responses.



QUESTION : Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - CORRECT ANSWER
Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.



QUESTION : Capillary hydrostatic pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Increased pressure
causing pulmonary edema.



QUESTION : Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - CORRECT ANSWER Antibody involved in
asthma pathophysiology.



QUESTION : Airway remodeling - CORRECT ANSWER Long-term damage from
uncontrolled airway inflammation.



QUESTION : Angiotensin II - CORRECT ANSWER Hormone linked to myocardial
hypertrophy in hypertension.



QUESTION : Hypertrophy of myocardium - CORRECT ANSWER Heart muscle
thickening due to increased load.



QUESTION : Blood pressure measurement - CORRECT ANSWER First reading
indicates hypertension if elevated.



QUESTION : Sickle cell disease - CORRECT ANSWER Blood disorder associated with
priapism.



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