WGU D236 Patho - WGU Exam Study Guide
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Prepare effectively for your Western Governors University (WGU) exams with this
comprehensive and well-organized study guide. This resource contains complete exam
questions with correct and detailed answers, designed to help students understand key
concepts and successfully prepare for their WGU assessments.
WGU courses follow a competency-based learning model, meaning students must
demonstrate a strong understanding of course objectives before passing their assessments.
This study guide helps simplify the process by providing structured questions and accurate
explanations that reinforce important topics and improve exam readiness.
What This Study Guide Includes
✔ Complete exam questions covering key WGU course competencies
✔ Correct answers with clear and detailed explanations
✔ Organized format for quick and effective revision
✔ Coverage of commonly tested concepts in WGU assessments
✔ Latest updated version for reliable exam preparation
Why This Study Guide Is Helpful
This resource is designed to help students review faster, understand concepts more clearly,
and build confidence before taking WGU Objective Assessments (OA). Practicing with
structured questions and reviewing detailed answers helps strengthen knowledge and
improve test-taking skills.
Ideal For
• WGU Objective Assessment (OA) preparation
• Midterm and final exam review
,• Self-paced study and revision
• Practicing exam-style questions
• Strengthening understanding of course competencies
A valuable study resource designed to support WGU students in preparing effectively and
performing confidently in their exams.
What is the primary determinant of oncotic pressure? -answer Albumin
Form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins -answer Oncotic Pressure
What is the difference between adult and child immunity? -answer Naive T Cells
Fluid and electrolyte levels are regulated by _________________, which regulates actions such
as thirst, ADH, the kidneys, and RAAS. -answer Osmoreceptors
What are the causes of dehydration? -answer #Excessive loss
#Inadequate intake
#Both
What s/sx are associated with dehydration? -answer #Dry mucous membranes
#Decreased skin turgor
#Decreased urine output
#Low blood pressure
#Tachycardia
#Weak heart rate
#Confusion
,A patient with a viral illness and severe vomiting has an elevated CO2 level and pH of 7.53. She
is breathing slowly. What condition does she have? -answer Metabolic alkalosis
The patient's pH and CO2 levels are both elevated (moving in the same direction). This indicates
metabolic alkalosis. The CO2 level is high because her respiratory system is attempting to
compensate for the high pH by exhaling less and retaining more CO2.
Normal CO2 level -answer 35-45
Normal pH level -answer 7.35-7.45
Normal HCO3 level -answer 22-26
Michael's pulmonary edema leads to respiratory acidosis. How does pH impact Michael's basal
metabolic panel? Choose 3 answers.
His CO2 level is increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.
His calcium level is reduced because the elevated concentration of H+ makes it easier for Ca+ to
bind to albumin.
His CO2 level is decreased because his lungs have difficulty adding it into the bloodstream.
His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.
, His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream. -answer His CO2 level is
increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.
His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.
His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream.
A hormone panel was done on a patient with congestive heart failure and fluid volume
overload. Which elevated hormone on the patient's chart is indicative of the body's attempt to
reduce the fluid overload?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Aldosterone
Renin -answer BNP
BNP is released when fluid volume excess is present.
Normal sodium level -answer 135-145
Hyponatremia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? -answer Na < 135
– Complete Questions with Correct
Detailed Answers | Latest Updated Version
Prepare effectively for your Western Governors University (WGU) exams with this
comprehensive and well-organized study guide. This resource contains complete exam
questions with correct and detailed answers, designed to help students understand key
concepts and successfully prepare for their WGU assessments.
WGU courses follow a competency-based learning model, meaning students must
demonstrate a strong understanding of course objectives before passing their assessments.
This study guide helps simplify the process by providing structured questions and accurate
explanations that reinforce important topics and improve exam readiness.
What This Study Guide Includes
✔ Complete exam questions covering key WGU course competencies
✔ Correct answers with clear and detailed explanations
✔ Organized format for quick and effective revision
✔ Coverage of commonly tested concepts in WGU assessments
✔ Latest updated version for reliable exam preparation
Why This Study Guide Is Helpful
This resource is designed to help students review faster, understand concepts more clearly,
and build confidence before taking WGU Objective Assessments (OA). Practicing with
structured questions and reviewing detailed answers helps strengthen knowledge and
improve test-taking skills.
Ideal For
• WGU Objective Assessment (OA) preparation
• Midterm and final exam review
,• Self-paced study and revision
• Practicing exam-style questions
• Strengthening understanding of course competencies
A valuable study resource designed to support WGU students in preparing effectively and
performing confidently in their exams.
What is the primary determinant of oncotic pressure? -answer Albumin
Form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins -answer Oncotic Pressure
What is the difference between adult and child immunity? -answer Naive T Cells
Fluid and electrolyte levels are regulated by _________________, which regulates actions such
as thirst, ADH, the kidneys, and RAAS. -answer Osmoreceptors
What are the causes of dehydration? -answer #Excessive loss
#Inadequate intake
#Both
What s/sx are associated with dehydration? -answer #Dry mucous membranes
#Decreased skin turgor
#Decreased urine output
#Low blood pressure
#Tachycardia
#Weak heart rate
#Confusion
,A patient with a viral illness and severe vomiting has an elevated CO2 level and pH of 7.53. She
is breathing slowly. What condition does she have? -answer Metabolic alkalosis
The patient's pH and CO2 levels are both elevated (moving in the same direction). This indicates
metabolic alkalosis. The CO2 level is high because her respiratory system is attempting to
compensate for the high pH by exhaling less and retaining more CO2.
Normal CO2 level -answer 35-45
Normal pH level -answer 7.35-7.45
Normal HCO3 level -answer 22-26
Michael's pulmonary edema leads to respiratory acidosis. How does pH impact Michael's basal
metabolic panel? Choose 3 answers.
His CO2 level is increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.
His calcium level is reduced because the elevated concentration of H+ makes it easier for Ca+ to
bind to albumin.
His CO2 level is decreased because his lungs have difficulty adding it into the bloodstream.
His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.
, His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream. -answer His CO2 level is
increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.
His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.
His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream.
A hormone panel was done on a patient with congestive heart failure and fluid volume
overload. Which elevated hormone on the patient's chart is indicative of the body's attempt to
reduce the fluid overload?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Aldosterone
Renin -answer BNP
BNP is released when fluid volume excess is present.
Normal sodium level -answer 135-145
Hyponatremia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? -answer Na < 135
