WGU Pathophysiology D236 Exam V3/
Actual Exam Questions with Correct
Answers/ Latest 2025- Graded A+
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - CORRECT ANS >>
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - CORRECT ANS
>> Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing. - CORRECT ANS >> (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v
or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - CORRECT ANS >> 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.
What happens to the various anion levels in the bloodstream during diabetic
ketoacidosis? - CORRECT ANS >> The anion gap level increases, whereas the
HCO3- level decreases.
How do the kidneys compensate for alkalosis! - CORRECT ANS >> By
retaining more H+ and excreting more HCO3-
What is one cause of edema? - CORRECT ANS >> Diminished osmotic force
created by low numbers of solutes in the bloodstream.
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,What are two causes of metabolic acidosis due to increased noncarbonic
acids?
2 answers. - CORRECT ANS >> Diabetic ketoacidosis
Lactic acidosis
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2
,A health informatics professional is conducting a documentation review of
records at the request of the Infection Control Department. The professional
is tasked with flagging records of patients with diseases spread by
respiratory secretions.
What are two diseases that this HIM professional should flag? 2 answers. -
CORRECT ANS >> Varicella
Influenza
What should a healthcare provider recognize as part of a patient's adaptive
immune response to an influenza virus? - CORRECT ANS >> Generation of
immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Which apparent electrolyte imbalance may result from untreated acidosis? -
CORRECT ANS >> Hyperkalemia
What describes an antimicrobial peptide? - CORRECT ANS >> A chain of
amino acids produced by cells in response to pathogenic exposure.
A patient with chronic hypertension developed enlargement of the left
ventricle of the heart.
What is the maladaptive cellular change that occurred in this patient? -
CORRECT ANS >> Pathological hypertrophy
Two parents take genetic tests for sickle cell disease. Both parents are
heterozygous. What are all the possible outcomes for their children? -
CORRECT ANS >> Heterozygous, homozygous normal, or homozygous sickle
A six-month-old baby is diagnosed with Tay Sachs disease. Which
developmental disruptions are associated with this disorder? - CORRECT
ANS >> Lethargy, muscle flaccidity, motor coordination impairment, and
increasing cognitive impairment.
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, Which fracture type is it when there is more than one fracture line, and more
than two bone fragments are shattered or crushed? - CORRECT ANS >>
Comminuted
What are two characteristics of osteoarthritis as opposed to rheumatoid
arthritis?
2 answers - CORRECT ANS >> The pathophysiology includes joint swelling
and osteophyte formation.
pg.
4
Actual Exam Questions with Correct
Answers/ Latest 2025- Graded A+
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - CORRECT ANS >>
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - CORRECT ANS
>> Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing. - CORRECT ANS >> (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v
or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - CORRECT ANS >> 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.
What happens to the various anion levels in the bloodstream during diabetic
ketoacidosis? - CORRECT ANS >> The anion gap level increases, whereas the
HCO3- level decreases.
How do the kidneys compensate for alkalosis! - CORRECT ANS >> By
retaining more H+ and excreting more HCO3-
What is one cause of edema? - CORRECT ANS >> Diminished osmotic force
created by low numbers of solutes in the bloodstream.
pg.
1
,What are two causes of metabolic acidosis due to increased noncarbonic
acids?
2 answers. - CORRECT ANS >> Diabetic ketoacidosis
Lactic acidosis
pg.
2
,A health informatics professional is conducting a documentation review of
records at the request of the Infection Control Department. The professional
is tasked with flagging records of patients with diseases spread by
respiratory secretions.
What are two diseases that this HIM professional should flag? 2 answers. -
CORRECT ANS >> Varicella
Influenza
What should a healthcare provider recognize as part of a patient's adaptive
immune response to an influenza virus? - CORRECT ANS >> Generation of
immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Which apparent electrolyte imbalance may result from untreated acidosis? -
CORRECT ANS >> Hyperkalemia
What describes an antimicrobial peptide? - CORRECT ANS >> A chain of
amino acids produced by cells in response to pathogenic exposure.
A patient with chronic hypertension developed enlargement of the left
ventricle of the heart.
What is the maladaptive cellular change that occurred in this patient? -
CORRECT ANS >> Pathological hypertrophy
Two parents take genetic tests for sickle cell disease. Both parents are
heterozygous. What are all the possible outcomes for their children? -
CORRECT ANS >> Heterozygous, homozygous normal, or homozygous sickle
A six-month-old baby is diagnosed with Tay Sachs disease. Which
developmental disruptions are associated with this disorder? - CORRECT
ANS >> Lethargy, muscle flaccidity, motor coordination impairment, and
increasing cognitive impairment.
pg.
3
, Which fracture type is it when there is more than one fracture line, and more
than two bone fragments are shattered or crushed? - CORRECT ANS >>
Comminuted
What are two characteristics of osteoarthritis as opposed to rheumatoid
arthritis?
2 answers - CORRECT ANS >> The pathophysiology includes joint swelling
and osteophyte formation.
pg.
4
