WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | … EXAM
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WGU D236
Pathophysiology
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
150 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 150 verified questions along with correct answers and concise
explanations, focusing on pathophysiology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for students
seeking to deepen their understanding of disease processes and their effects on the body. This
material is ideal for exam preparation, course review, and certification study, ensuring learners
have access to accurate information for effective learning.
CONTENTS
• Infectious Diseases • Genetic Disorders
• Homeostasis and Metabolism • Cancer and Neoplasms
• Musculoskeletal Disorders • Neurological Disorders
• Cardiovascular Disorders • Respiratory Disorders
Page 1
,• Digestive Disorders • Endocrine Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 150
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
CORRECT ANSWER
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 150
DKA
CORRECT ANSWER
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 150
West Nile Virus
CORRECT ANSWER
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 150
Lyme disease
CORRECT ANSWER
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
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, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 150
Erythema infectiosum
CORRECT ANSWER
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed
cheeks, "fifth disease"
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 150
consequences when integumentary system is disrupted
CORRECT ANSWER
impaired immunity
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 150
TIA vs CVA
CORRECT ANSWER
TIA =
-result when a cerebral artery is temp blocked and decreases blood flow to brain
Stroke= artery completely blocked
leading to death of brain and permanent loss of certain functions
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 150
communicable disease
CORRECT ANSWER
A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 150
infectious disease
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, CORRECT ANSWER
A disease that is caused by a pathogen and that can be spread from one individual to another.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 150
myocardial infarction causes damage to
CORRECT ANSWER
arteries of : brain, retina, heart, kidneys.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 150
what characterizes hypertensive crisis
CORRECT ANSWER
systolic BP > 180
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 150
renal cell carcinoma
CORRECT ANSWER
cancerous tumor that arises from kidney tubule cells; flank pain, hematuria, abd lump
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 150
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
CORRECT ANSWER
inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; symptoms: pain in pelvis, abd, vagina,
during sex, during urination, cramps, vaginal dischrge/odor
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 150
Chlamydia
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D236
Pathophysiology
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
150 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 150 verified questions along with correct answers and concise
explanations, focusing on pathophysiology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for students
seeking to deepen their understanding of disease processes and their effects on the body. This
material is ideal for exam preparation, course review, and certification study, ensuring learners
have access to accurate information for effective learning.
CONTENTS
• Infectious Diseases • Genetic Disorders
• Homeostasis and Metabolism • Cancer and Neoplasms
• Musculoskeletal Disorders • Neurological Disorders
• Cardiovascular Disorders • Respiratory Disorders
Page 1
,• Digestive Disorders • Endocrine Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 150
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
CORRECT ANSWER
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 150
DKA
CORRECT ANSWER
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 150
West Nile Virus
CORRECT ANSWER
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 150
Lyme disease
CORRECT ANSWER
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Page 2
, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 150
Erythema infectiosum
CORRECT ANSWER
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed
cheeks, "fifth disease"
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 150
consequences when integumentary system is disrupted
CORRECT ANSWER
impaired immunity
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 150
TIA vs CVA
CORRECT ANSWER
TIA =
-result when a cerebral artery is temp blocked and decreases blood flow to brain
Stroke= artery completely blocked
leading to death of brain and permanent loss of certain functions
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 150
communicable disease
CORRECT ANSWER
A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 150
infectious disease
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
A disease that is caused by a pathogen and that can be spread from one individual to another.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 150
myocardial infarction causes damage to
CORRECT ANSWER
arteries of : brain, retina, heart, kidneys.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 150
what characterizes hypertensive crisis
CORRECT ANSWER
systolic BP > 180
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 150
renal cell carcinoma
CORRECT ANSWER
cancerous tumor that arises from kidney tubule cells; flank pain, hematuria, abd lump
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 150
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
CORRECT ANSWER
inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; symptoms: pain in pelvis, abd, vagina,
during sex, during urination, cramps, vaginal dischrge/odor
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 150
Chlamydia
Page 4
