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WGU D115 - OA READINESS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2024
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WGU D115 - OA READINESS 2024EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is the most common indication for genetic counseling?
A) maternal age
B) drug exposure during the first trimester?
C) Increased maternal alpha-fetoprotein
D) history of previous still birth - ANSWERS-A) maternal age
The largest group of women who benefit from genetic counseling are those over the
age of 35
QUESTION 2
The FNP schedules a 38-year-old primigravida (first time pregnancy) for an
amniocentesis at 16 weeks gestation. The FNP would explain that the purpose of
this procedure is to:
A) Assess for the possibility of twins
B) Deterime the biliruben level
C) Perform genetic studies
D) Assess L/S ratio - ANSWERS-C) Perform
genetic studies This womans age puts her at
risk for Down Syndrome
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QUESTION 3
In the most commonly seen form of Turner Syndrome, how is the X chromosome
affected?
A) Each cell has only one X chromosome?
B) Some cells have two X chromsomes, while the other cells have only one.
C) Each cell has two X chromsomes, but part of the chromosome is missing.
D) Eachcell has an extra X chromosome - ANSWERS-A) Each cell has only one X
chromsome
45% of persons with Turner Syndrome have monosomy X meaning there is
only one copy of the X chromosome in each cell.
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QUESTION 4
The FNP is assessing a newborn who is demonstrating a high-pitched cry,
microcephaly, hypertelorism, hypotonia, and a low birth weight. The FNP would
suspect which of the following genetic conditions?
A) Down Syndrome
B) Cri du chat
C) Charge syndrome
D) Duncan disease - ANSWERS-B) Cri du chat
The clinical symptoms of cri du chat syndrome usually include a high-pitched
cat-like cry, mental retardation, delayed development, distinctive facial features,
small head size (microcephaly), widely- spaced eyes (hypertelorism), low birth
weight and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy.
QUESTION 5
When explaining the types of adaptive immunity, the FNP student is aware that:
A) Adaptive immunity is a cell-mediated immune response which is
B) Adaptive immunity is the level of immunity that all persons are born with.
C) Adaptive immunity occurs when antibodies are passed from the mother to the
fetus.
D) Adaptive immunity occurs through immunization. - ANSWERS-A)
Adaptive immunity is a cell- mediated immune response which is carried
out by T cells and B cells.
There are two types of adaptive immunity responses: the cell-mediated immune
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response, which is carried out by T cells, and the humoral immune response,
which is controlled by activated B cells and antibodies.
QUESTION 6
A woman has sustained a traumatic brain injury. She is able to follow
simple commands and can manipulate objects. Which term describes this
state?
A) Coma
B) Persistent vegetative state
C) Minimally conscious
D) Locked-in syndrome - ANSWERS-C) Minimally conscious
When responses to the environment are seen, the patient is said to be in a minimally
conscious state
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