WGU D115 Unit 3
1. Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis media- will have hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear
Chronic suppura- pain.
tive otitis media
2. What is the produces parathyroid hormone (PTH)-
parathyroid gland which is the single most important factor in the regulation of
responsible for serum calcium concentration.
3. What is TH re- TH is
sponsible for responsible for growth, maturation, and function of cells, body
systems throughout the body and across the life span.
4. Symptoms of hy- decreased energy, lethargy, heat intolerance,
pothyroidism lowered basal temperature, diastolic HTN, MYXEDEMA
5. one of the most Obesity
important con-
tributors to
insulin resistance
and DM
6. The definition of FALSE
legal blindness is The definition of legal blindness is the best corrected vision of 20/200.
the best corrected
vision of 20/100.
true or false
7. A male patient Allergic rhinitis is marked by sinus congestion, clear nasal discharge, post nasal
presents with si- drip that causes a sore throat, and cough that is worse when supine.
nus congestion,
clear nasal dis-
charge, and a
cough that is
, WGU D115 Unit 3
worse when he is
reclined.
What is the
probable condi-
tion causing these
symptoms?
Peritonsillar ab-
scess
Pharyngitis
Sinus infection
Allergic rhinitis
8. unilateral tonsillar Unilateral tonsillar enlargement during acute tonsillitis is suggestive of a tonsillar
enlargement dur- abscess. If the patient does not have trouble swallowing, is drooling, or has a
ing acute tonsilli- muffled voice, then it could be an enlarged tonsil rather than an abscess. Because
tis is suggestive of of the risk of airway obstruction, it is imperative that tonsillar abscess is ruled out
during the assessment.
9. Which structure The substantia gelatinosa, which is at the tip of the posterior horn of the spinal
is specifically in- cord, is directly involved in pain transmission.
volved in pain Previousquestion
transmission?
Posterior horn
Dorsal root gan-
glia
Anterior horn
Substantia gelati-
nosa
10. Which two state- 4. Dopamine is the precursor of both epinephrine and norepinephrine.
ments are true re-
garding epineph-
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rine? 2. Epinephrine induces general vasodilation because of the predominance of
β-adrenergic receptors in the muscle vasculature.
1. Parasympathet-
ic preganglionic
fibers release epi-
nephrine.
2. Epinephrine in-
duces general va-
sodilation.
3. The action of
epinephrine is the
same no matter
which receptor it
binds to.
4. Dopamine is the
precursor to epi-
nephrine.
11. Which mechanism 2. Radiation is heat loss due to magnetic waves from surfaces of higher temper-
of heat loss atures to ambient air that is cooler.
involves electro-
magnetic waves?
1. Convection
2. Radiation
3. Conduction
4. Evaporation
12. Which theory of 3. The neuromatrix theory proposes that the brain produces patterns of nerve
pain best de- impulses drawn from various inputs, such as genetic, psychological, and cognitive
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scribes phantom experiences, and suggests that pain may be felt in the absence of input from the
limb pain? body. This theory would explain the phantom limb pain the woman is experienc-
1. Pattern theory ing.
2. Gate control
theory
3. Neuromatrix
theory
4. Specificity theo-
ry
13. What is the most 3. Exploring health history is critical in an individual with a seizure disorder. The
critical aspect of history often provides information such as childhood seizures or a previous head
correctly diagnos- injury which leads to the definitive diagnosis. The history also guides further
ing a seizure dis- testing to determine if systemic causes might be producing seizure activity.
order and estab-
lishing its cause?
1. Cerebrospinal
fluid analysis
2. Computed to-
mographic (CT)
scan
3. Health history
4. Skull X-ray stud-
ies
14. Which symp- memory loss, impaired judgment, personality changes, and a reduced ability to
toms exhibited by care for herself.
a patient are
consistent with
Alzheimer dis-
ease?
1. Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis media- will have hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear
Chronic suppura- pain.
tive otitis media
2. What is the produces parathyroid hormone (PTH)-
parathyroid gland which is the single most important factor in the regulation of
responsible for serum calcium concentration.
3. What is TH re- TH is
sponsible for responsible for growth, maturation, and function of cells, body
systems throughout the body and across the life span.
4. Symptoms of hy- decreased energy, lethargy, heat intolerance,
pothyroidism lowered basal temperature, diastolic HTN, MYXEDEMA
5. one of the most Obesity
important con-
tributors to
insulin resistance
and DM
6. The definition of FALSE
legal blindness is The definition of legal blindness is the best corrected vision of 20/200.
the best corrected
vision of 20/100.
true or false
7. A male patient Allergic rhinitis is marked by sinus congestion, clear nasal discharge, post nasal
presents with si- drip that causes a sore throat, and cough that is worse when supine.
nus congestion,
clear nasal dis-
charge, and a
cough that is
, WGU D115 Unit 3
worse when he is
reclined.
What is the
probable condi-
tion causing these
symptoms?
Peritonsillar ab-
scess
Pharyngitis
Sinus infection
Allergic rhinitis
8. unilateral tonsillar Unilateral tonsillar enlargement during acute tonsillitis is suggestive of a tonsillar
enlargement dur- abscess. If the patient does not have trouble swallowing, is drooling, or has a
ing acute tonsilli- muffled voice, then it could be an enlarged tonsil rather than an abscess. Because
tis is suggestive of of the risk of airway obstruction, it is imperative that tonsillar abscess is ruled out
during the assessment.
9. Which structure The substantia gelatinosa, which is at the tip of the posterior horn of the spinal
is specifically in- cord, is directly involved in pain transmission.
volved in pain Previousquestion
transmission?
Posterior horn
Dorsal root gan-
glia
Anterior horn
Substantia gelati-
nosa
10. Which two state- 4. Dopamine is the precursor of both epinephrine and norepinephrine.
ments are true re-
garding epineph-
, WGU D115 Unit 3
rine? 2. Epinephrine induces general vasodilation because of the predominance of
β-adrenergic receptors in the muscle vasculature.
1. Parasympathet-
ic preganglionic
fibers release epi-
nephrine.
2. Epinephrine in-
duces general va-
sodilation.
3. The action of
epinephrine is the
same no matter
which receptor it
binds to.
4. Dopamine is the
precursor to epi-
nephrine.
11. Which mechanism 2. Radiation is heat loss due to magnetic waves from surfaces of higher temper-
of heat loss atures to ambient air that is cooler.
involves electro-
magnetic waves?
1. Convection
2. Radiation
3. Conduction
4. Evaporation
12. Which theory of 3. The neuromatrix theory proposes that the brain produces patterns of nerve
pain best de- impulses drawn from various inputs, such as genetic, psychological, and cognitive
, WGU D115 Unit 3
scribes phantom experiences, and suggests that pain may be felt in the absence of input from the
limb pain? body. This theory would explain the phantom limb pain the woman is experienc-
1. Pattern theory ing.
2. Gate control
theory
3. Neuromatrix
theory
4. Specificity theo-
ry
13. What is the most 3. Exploring health history is critical in an individual with a seizure disorder. The
critical aspect of history often provides information such as childhood seizures or a previous head
correctly diagnos- injury which leads to the definitive diagnosis. The history also guides further
ing a seizure dis- testing to determine if systemic causes might be producing seizure activity.
order and estab-
lishing its cause?
1. Cerebrospinal
fluid analysis
2. Computed to-
mographic (CT)
scan
3. Health history
4. Skull X-ray stud-
ies
14. Which symp- memory loss, impaired judgment, personality changes, and a reduced ability to
toms exhibited by care for herself.
a patient are
consistent with
Alzheimer dis-
ease?
