WGU D115 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE
ADVANCED NURSE EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWESR
\.Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWERS✔-The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
\.Severe TBI GCS Score - ANSWERS✔-A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
\.Obsessions - ANSWERS✔-Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
\.Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANSWERS✔-Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
\.Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANSWERS✔-The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior,
and hallucinations.
,\.Acute Otitis Media - ANSWERS✔-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 - ANSWERS✔-Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by
severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot
potato voice.
\.Graves' Disease - ANSWERS✔-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 - ANSWERS✔-Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated
with increasing insulin resistance.
\.Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANSWERS✔-Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
\.Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWERS✔-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 - ANSWERS✔-Major risk factors are
heredity and obesity.
,\.Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANSWERS✔-Oral contraceptives have been
shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
\.Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANSWERS✔-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 - ANSWERS✔-In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
\.Priapism Association - ANSWERS✔-Priapism has been associated with the abuse
of certain substances.
\.Priapism - ANSWERS✔-Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
\.Cocaine - ANSWERS✔-Substance associated with priapism.
\.Ovulation - ANSWERS✔-Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
\.Follicular cyst - ANSWERS✔-Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
\.Benign ovarian cyst - ANSWERS✔-Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
, \.Genetic counseling - ANSWERS✔-Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
\.Maternal age - ANSWERS✔-Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
\.Amniocentesis - ANSWERS✔-Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
\.Turner Syndrome - ANSWERS✔-Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
\.Cri du chat syndrome - ANSWERS✔-Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
\.Adaptive immunity - ANSWERS✔-Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
\.Minimally conscious state - ANSWERS✔-Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
\.Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWERS✔-Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
\.Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ANSWERS✔-Increased pressure causing
pulmonary edema.
\.Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ANSWERS✔-Antibody involved in asthma
pathophysiology.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE
ADVANCED NURSE EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWESR
\.Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWERS✔-The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
\.Severe TBI GCS Score - ANSWERS✔-A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
\.Obsessions - ANSWERS✔-Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
\.Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANSWERS✔-Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
\.Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANSWERS✔-The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior,
and hallucinations.
,\.Acute Otitis Media - ANSWERS✔-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 - ANSWERS✔-Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by
severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot
potato voice.
\.Graves' Disease - ANSWERS✔-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 - ANSWERS✔-Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated
with increasing insulin resistance.
\.Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANSWERS✔-Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
\.Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWERS✔-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 - ANSWERS✔-Major risk factors are
heredity and obesity.
,\.Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANSWERS✔-Oral contraceptives have been
shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
\.Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANSWERS✔-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 - ANSWERS✔-In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
\.Priapism Association - ANSWERS✔-Priapism has been associated with the abuse
of certain substances.
\.Priapism - ANSWERS✔-Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
\.Cocaine - ANSWERS✔-Substance associated with priapism.
\.Ovulation - ANSWERS✔-Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
\.Follicular cyst - ANSWERS✔-Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
\.Benign ovarian cyst - ANSWERS✔-Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
, \.Genetic counseling - ANSWERS✔-Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
\.Maternal age - ANSWERS✔-Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
\.Amniocentesis - ANSWERS✔-Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
\.Turner Syndrome - ANSWERS✔-Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
\.Cri du chat syndrome - ANSWERS✔-Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
\.Adaptive immunity - ANSWERS✔-Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
\.Minimally conscious state - ANSWERS✔-Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
\.Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWERS✔-Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
\.Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ANSWERS✔-Increased pressure causing
pulmonary edema.
\.Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ANSWERS✔-Antibody involved in asthma
pathophysiology.
