WGU D236
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
2026-2027 Update Exam
This Exam contains:
➢ 150 Questions and Answers
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,WGU D236: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM 2026-2027 UPDATE EXAM
Quiz :Describe how your body responds to an infection.
Correct answer ✔✔: T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Quiz :Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Correct answer ✔✔: Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
Quiz :How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
Correct answer ✔✔: Alterations of DNA
Quiz :Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
Correct answer ✔✔: (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Quiz :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.
Quiz :DKA
Correct answer ✔✔: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Quiz :How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
Correct answer ✔✔: retain H and excrete HCO3
Quiz :Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
Correct answer ✔✔: Potassium
Quiz :West Nile Virus
Correct answer ✔✔: Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Quiz :Lyme disease
Correct answer ✔✔: Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
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, WGU D236: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM 2026-2027 UPDATE EXAM
Quiz :Erythema infectiosum
Correct answer ✔✔: a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed
cheeks, "fifth disease"
Quiz :Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
Correct answer ✔✔: Spina bifida
Quiz :Trousseau's sign
Correct answer ✔✔: arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Quiz :Cause and sign of spina bifida
Correct answer ✔✔: results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
Quiz :hemophilia is more common in
Correct answer ✔✔: males
Quiz :Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
Correct answer ✔✔: ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Quiz :Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Correct answer ✔✔: Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Quiz :Describe Lupus
Correct answer ✔✔: Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Quiz :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.
Quiz :dermatitis
Correct answer ✔✔: inflammation of the skin
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
2026-2027 Update Exam
This Exam contains:
➢ 150 Questions and Answers
➢ 100% Guarantee Pass
➢ Complete Question & Answer Set
➢ Each Question Includes The Correct Answer
➢ Expert-Verified explanation
,WGU D236: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM 2026-2027 UPDATE EXAM
Quiz :Describe how your body responds to an infection.
Correct answer ✔✔: T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Quiz :Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Correct answer ✔✔: Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
Quiz :How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
Correct answer ✔✔: Alterations of DNA
Quiz :Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
Correct answer ✔✔: (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Quiz :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.
Quiz :DKA
Correct answer ✔✔: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Quiz :How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
Correct answer ✔✔: retain H and excrete HCO3
Quiz :Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
Correct answer ✔✔: Potassium
Quiz :West Nile Virus
Correct answer ✔✔: Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Quiz :Lyme disease
Correct answer ✔✔: Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Page 2 of 18
, WGU D236: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM 2026-2027 UPDATE EXAM
Quiz :Erythema infectiosum
Correct answer ✔✔: a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed
cheeks, "fifth disease"
Quiz :Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
Correct answer ✔✔: Spina bifida
Quiz :Trousseau's sign
Correct answer ✔✔: arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Quiz :Cause and sign of spina bifida
Correct answer ✔✔: results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
Quiz :hemophilia is more common in
Correct answer ✔✔: males
Quiz :Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
Correct answer ✔✔: ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Quiz :Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Correct answer ✔✔: Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Quiz :Describe Lupus
Correct answer ✔✔: Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Quiz :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.
Quiz :dermatitis
Correct answer ✔✔: inflammation of the skin
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