Latest 2026 WGU Pathophysiology
D236 questions verified with correct
answers A+ Graded
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis- correct answer>>>retain H and excrete
HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?- correct
answer>>>Potassium
West Nile Virus- correct answer>>>Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease- correct answer>>>Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum- correct answer>>>a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child
followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.- correct
answer>>>Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign- correct answer>>>arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida- correct answer>>>results from failure of neural tube to
close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in- correct answer>>>males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes- correct answer>>>ND-PAE, decreased brain
function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders- correct answer>>>Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus- correct answer>>>Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain
and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis- correct answer>>>It is an autoimmune disorder where
antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over
the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing.
, dermatitis- correct answer>>>inflammation of the skin
eczema- correct answer>>>noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer- correct answer>>>sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections- correct answer>>>superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm- correct answer>>>noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm- correct answer>>>uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular
borders, spreads
Describe how your body responds to an infection.- correct answer>>>T cells produce
cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.- correct answer>>>Mutations
in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?- correct
answer>>>Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.-
correct answer>>>(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS- correct answer>>>Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction >
release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in
urine and blood pressure maintained.
DKA- correct answer>>>increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Osteoporosis- correct answer>>>The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the
bones to become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.
osteomalacia- correct answer>>>disease marked by softening of the bone caused by
calcium and vitamin D deficiency
myoglobin- correct answer>>>red pigment that stores oxygen in muscle cells
D236 questions verified with correct
answers A+ Graded
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis- correct answer>>>retain H and excrete
HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?- correct
answer>>>Potassium
West Nile Virus- correct answer>>>Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease- correct answer>>>Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum- correct answer>>>a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child
followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.- correct
answer>>>Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign- correct answer>>>arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida- correct answer>>>results from failure of neural tube to
close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in- correct answer>>>males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes- correct answer>>>ND-PAE, decreased brain
function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders- correct answer>>>Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus- correct answer>>>Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain
and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis- correct answer>>>It is an autoimmune disorder where
antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over
the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing.
, dermatitis- correct answer>>>inflammation of the skin
eczema- correct answer>>>noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer- correct answer>>>sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections- correct answer>>>superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm- correct answer>>>noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm- correct answer>>>uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular
borders, spreads
Describe how your body responds to an infection.- correct answer>>>T cells produce
cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.- correct answer>>>Mutations
in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?- correct
answer>>>Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.-
correct answer>>>(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS- correct answer>>>Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction >
release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in
urine and blood pressure maintained.
DKA- correct answer>>>increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Osteoporosis- correct answer>>>The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the
bones to become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.
osteomalacia- correct answer>>>disease marked by softening of the bone caused by
calcium and vitamin D deficiency
myoglobin- correct answer>>>red pigment that stores oxygen in muscle cells
