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 Objective
Assessment
Pathophysiology Exam
Questions & Answers
Verified 2026/2027 Edition
Western Governors
University
Verified Answers Exam Ready 222 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 222 verified pathophysiology exam questions with their correct
answers, offering direct study material. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
understanding complex disease processes. This resource is suitable for thorough exam
preparation, course review, and certification assessment.
TOPICS
• Respiratory System Disorders • Neurological System Disorders
• Hematologic and Immune System • Musculoskeletal and Integumentary
Disorders Disorders
• Genetics, Congenital, and Other • Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Conditions
• Cardiovascular System Disorders • Gastrointestinal System Disorders
Page 1
, • Renal and Urinary System Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 222
What are two pulmonary causes leading to respiratory acidosis?
a. Asthma and shortness of breath
b. Hyperventilation and fever
c. Cystic fibrosis and hypoventilation
d. Anemia and pain
ANSWER
c. Cystic fibrosis and hypoventilation
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 222
Which condition is caused by Adenovirus?
a. Mononucleosis
b. Erythema infection
c. Gastroenteritis
d. Upper respiratory infection
ANSWER
d. Upper respiratory infection
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 222
Classify each condition as either an upper tract infection or a
lower tract infection. Answer options may be used more than
once or not at all. Select your answers from the pull-down list
Laryngitis - Upper
Rhinitis - Upper
Pneumonia - Lower
COPD - Lower
Pharyngitis - Upper
Asthma - Lower
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, ANSWER
Laryngitis - Upper, Rhinitis - Upper,
Pharyngitis - Upper, Pneumonia - Lower, COPD - Lower,
Asthma - Lower
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 222
Which two infections affect the lower respiratory tract? Choose
2 answers
a. Infectious mononucleosis
b. Respiratory mycoses
c. Acute laryngitis
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
ANSWER
b. Respiratory mycoses
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 222
A 50-year-old patient who works as a sandblaster has the following symptoms: dyspnea,
cough with sputum, tachypnea,
and pulmonary hypertension. A chest X-ray shows small nodular lesions throughout, but
mainly concern. Which
condition is described?
a. Silicosis
b. Bronchiectasis
c. Asbestosis
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
ANSWER
a. Silicosis
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, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 222
Which assessment findings are associated with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
a. Bradycardia and decreased urine output
b. Weak, thready pulse and warm, dry skin
c. Dyspnea and audible wheezing
d. Unlabored respirations and leg edema
ANSWER
c. Dyspnea and audible wheezing
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 222
What is an upper respiratory tract infection?
ANSWER
Common cold, laryngitis, croup, pharyngitis,
rhinitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 222
What is a lower respiratory tract infection?
ANSWER
Pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 222
What conditions lead to COPD?
ANSWER
Smoking, asthma, dust, chemicals, genetics
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WGU D236 Objective
Assessment
Pathophysiology Exam
Questions & Answers
Verified 2026/2027 Edition
Western Governors
University
Verified Answers Exam Ready 222 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 222 verified pathophysiology exam questions with their correct
answers, offering direct study material. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
understanding complex disease processes. This resource is suitable for thorough exam
preparation, course review, and certification assessment.
TOPICS
• Respiratory System Disorders • Neurological System Disorders
• Hematologic and Immune System • Musculoskeletal and Integumentary
Disorders Disorders
• Genetics, Congenital, and Other • Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Conditions
• Cardiovascular System Disorders • Gastrointestinal System Disorders
Page 1
, • Renal and Urinary System Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 222
What are two pulmonary causes leading to respiratory acidosis?
a. Asthma and shortness of breath
b. Hyperventilation and fever
c. Cystic fibrosis and hypoventilation
d. Anemia and pain
ANSWER
c. Cystic fibrosis and hypoventilation
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 222
Which condition is caused by Adenovirus?
a. Mononucleosis
b. Erythema infection
c. Gastroenteritis
d. Upper respiratory infection
ANSWER
d. Upper respiratory infection
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 222
Classify each condition as either an upper tract infection or a
lower tract infection. Answer options may be used more than
once or not at all. Select your answers from the pull-down list
Laryngitis - Upper
Rhinitis - Upper
Pneumonia - Lower
COPD - Lower
Pharyngitis - Upper
Asthma - Lower
Page 2
, ANSWER
Laryngitis - Upper, Rhinitis - Upper,
Pharyngitis - Upper, Pneumonia - Lower, COPD - Lower,
Asthma - Lower
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 222
Which two infections affect the lower respiratory tract? Choose
2 answers
a. Infectious mononucleosis
b. Respiratory mycoses
c. Acute laryngitis
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
ANSWER
b. Respiratory mycoses
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 222
A 50-year-old patient who works as a sandblaster has the following symptoms: dyspnea,
cough with sputum, tachypnea,
and pulmonary hypertension. A chest X-ray shows small nodular lesions throughout, but
mainly concern. Which
condition is described?
a. Silicosis
b. Bronchiectasis
c. Asbestosis
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
ANSWER
a. Silicosis
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, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 222
Which assessment findings are associated with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
a. Bradycardia and decreased urine output
b. Weak, thready pulse and warm, dry skin
c. Dyspnea and audible wheezing
d. Unlabored respirations and leg edema
ANSWER
c. Dyspnea and audible wheezing
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 222
What is an upper respiratory tract infection?
ANSWER
Common cold, laryngitis, croup, pharyngitis,
rhinitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 222
What is a lower respiratory tract infection?
ANSWER
Pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 222
What conditions lead to COPD?
ANSWER
Smoking, asthma, dust, chemicals, genetics
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