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WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA
EXAM A, B AND C WITH PRACTICE TEST LATEST
2024-2025 ALL 550 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA EXAM A
Which statement is true regarding ultraviolet (UV) light?The degree of damage is not affected by the light's wavelength. - ANSWER-UV light causes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma when the UVB rays hit DNA strands, causing thymine base pairs that are side by side to pair together, becoming thymine dimers. These thymine dimers lead to cell death or cancer.
Which cancer does exercise have a convincing impact on reducing? - ANSWER-Exercise-induced myokines cause apoptosis of colon cancer cells.
Low healthcare literacy is recognized as a major risk factor in blood pressure control and has been shown to have adverse effects on health outcomes.true or false - ANSWER-TRUE By providing patient education at the appropriate literacy level, improved health outcomes may result.
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2 One of the goals of the National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy is to incorporate research and evidence-based plans of treatment from childhood through university-level education in a manner consistent with an individual's literacy level.True or false - ANSWER-True Ensuring the individual can understand all elements of a treatment plan is crucial for understanding and compliance.
What is a red flag for low healthcare literacy? - ANSWER-Low literacy often leads to perceived noncompliance to medical instructions, including medication instructions. Ensuring the patient fully understands all instructions is critical for understanding.
Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant women with certain health histories.Which health history would result in an amniocentesis recommendation? - ANSWER-Those who have a family history of genetic disorders
Studies have identified several genes that play a role in the prevention of obesity.What do these genes influence? - ANSWER-Regulation of appetite-Research has shown that genetic mutations may cause alterations in the regulation of appetite.
Which concept is data reporting that sickle cell disease affects approximately 1 in 600 black Americans an example of? - ANSWER-Prevalence tells us how often disease is seen in a 2 / 4
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What describes a chromosomal defect caused by Prader-Willi syndrome? - ANSWER-Prader- Willi syndrome is caused by a disorder of a portion of chromosome 15. Normally, a portion of this chromosome is inherited from both parents. With Prader-Willi syndrome, the chromosome inherited from the father is problematic.
Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process? - ANSWER-Prevent infection of the injured tissue The inflammatory response is a defense mechanism designed to remove damaged tissue so the body can heal.
Which leukocytes are elevated in response to acute inflammatory reactions when considering white blood cell differentials?Monocytes Neutrophils Basophils Eosinophils - ANSWER-Neutrophils are one of the first responders to acute inflammation, and an increase in neutrophils demonstrates an acute inflammatory response.
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4 Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the antigen or after immunization against the antigen? - ANSWER-Active-acquired immunity or naturally acquired active immunity occurs when an individual is exposed to a live pathogen and develops the disease or becomes immune as a result of a vaccine.
Which characteristics do atopic individuals have that make them genetically predisposed to develop allergies? - ANSWER-The greater quantities of IgE in atopic individuals make them genetically predisposed to develop allergies. IgE mediates the immune response to allergens; therefore, the more IgE one has, the stronger the response can be to an allergen. Think of it as having more soldiers in the army to fight the war.
A healthcare professional is conducting community education on vaccinations.Which statement about vaccines should the professional include in the presentation? - ANSWER-Vaccines require booster injections to maintain life-long protection.Most vaccines require a booster to increase immunity. The initial effects of a vaccine may diminish over time, and boosters improve protection against disease.
Which term describes an agent's ability to produce disease? - ANSWER-Pathogenicity refers to an organism's ability to create or produce disease.
What are signs and symptoms of Cri du Chrat Syndrome? - ANSWER-DNA deletion of chromosome 5. low birth weight, mental retardation, microencephaly, and cat like cry
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