WGU D115 Unit 3 DISTRIBUTED
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 EXAM
WITH ANSWERS
An APRN is working with a patient at an eating disorder clinic with a long history of
anorexia nervosa. Which health promotion intervention is appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Recommending daily calcium and vitamin D supplements
A patient meeting with an APRN for a fertility consultation culturally identifies as African
American. What health topic is important to review based on prevalence of disease? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Sickle cell anemia
A patient with a BMI of 29 and family history of colorectal cancer. What primary
recommendation should the APRN make? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Low-fat dietary
intake daily
A patient undergoes surgical consultation for keloid formation. Which phase of wound
healing is represented? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Reconstruction
An APRN consulting with a new mother whose father-in-law has Huntington disease.
What additional information should be provided for this genetic transmission? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Autosomal dominant diseases usually have a 50% recurrence
risk
An older adult patient prescribed amitriptyline presents with impaired taste, fatigue,
confusion, and sodium level of 128 mEq/L. What endocrine disorder is the patient
experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
A patient in ICU after head injury showing signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Which stage of intracranial hypertension should be diagnosed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Stage 2
A patient presents with hallucinations and disorganized thoughts. What pathologic
change should the APRN expect to find? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Enlarged third
ventricle
A patient with blurred vision in the left eye and creamy appearance of retina vessels.
What is the probable diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lipemia retinalis
A Patient with a History of Diabetes Mellitus is Scheduled for a Routine Eye Exam -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Annual dilated eye exams are recommended for patients with
diabetes to screen for diabetic retinopathy.
A Patient with a Family History of Alzheimer's Disease Seeks Genetic Counseling -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Individuals with a family history of Alzheimer's disease may
benefit from genetic counseling to assess their risk.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 EXAM
WITH ANSWERS
An APRN is working with a patient at an eating disorder clinic with a long history of
anorexia nervosa. Which health promotion intervention is appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Recommending daily calcium and vitamin D supplements
A patient meeting with an APRN for a fertility consultation culturally identifies as African
American. What health topic is important to review based on prevalence of disease? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Sickle cell anemia
A patient with a BMI of 29 and family history of colorectal cancer. What primary
recommendation should the APRN make? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Low-fat dietary
intake daily
A patient undergoes surgical consultation for keloid formation. Which phase of wound
healing is represented? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Reconstruction
An APRN consulting with a new mother whose father-in-law has Huntington disease.
What additional information should be provided for this genetic transmission? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Autosomal dominant diseases usually have a 50% recurrence
risk
An older adult patient prescribed amitriptyline presents with impaired taste, fatigue,
confusion, and sodium level of 128 mEq/L. What endocrine disorder is the patient
experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
A patient in ICU after head injury showing signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Which stage of intracranial hypertension should be diagnosed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Stage 2
A patient presents with hallucinations and disorganized thoughts. What pathologic
change should the APRN expect to find? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Enlarged third
ventricle
A patient with blurred vision in the left eye and creamy appearance of retina vessels.
What is the probable diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lipemia retinalis
A Patient with a History of Diabetes Mellitus is Scheduled for a Routine Eye Exam -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Annual dilated eye exams are recommended for patients with
diabetes to screen for diabetic retinopathy.
A Patient with a Family History of Alzheimer's Disease Seeks Genetic Counseling -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Individuals with a family history of Alzheimer's disease may
benefit from genetic counseling to assess their risk.
