WGU D236 – Pathophysiology
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Questions & Accurate Answers
1. If a pregnant woman develops gestational diabetes, what
physiological change is likely contributing to her condition?
Destruction of beta cells in the pancreas
Increased insulin production by the pancreas
Excessive weight gain leading to insulin resistance
Hormonal changes during pregnancy causing elevated
glucose levels
2. Describe how alterations in DNA can lead to congenital
abnormalities.
Alterations in DNA have no impact on congenital
abnormalities.
Alterations in DNA only affect postnatal development.
Alterations in DNA can lead to congenital abnormalities
by causing mutations that affect normal development.
Alterations in DNA are solely caused by environmental
factors.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient with diagnosis of pericarditis.
,Where does the nurse identify the inflammation is located?
The extra layer of the heart.
, The inner lining of the heart and valves.
The thin fibrous sack and casing the heart.
The heart muscle fibers
4. What is the primary genetic alteration associated with Albinism?
An increase in melanin production.
A mutation that affects blood circulation.
A deficiency in vitamin D.
An alteration in a gene that decreases pigment.
5. What are the primary deficiencies that lead to osteomalacia?
Sodium and potassium
Iron and vitamin C
Magnesium and vitamin B12
Calcium and vitamin D
6. Describe how Type 2 diabetes develops in relation to body
weight.
Type 2 diabetes is caused by autoimmune destruction of
pancreatic cells.
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes
insulin resistant due to being overweight.
, Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by hormonal changes
during pregnancy.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to
produce insulin.
7. What is the medical term for the excessive outward curvature of
the spine?
Kyphosis
Cervicalgia
Lordosis
Scoliosis
8. Which of the following conditions is a result of vitamin
deficiency or lack of sunlight and is demonstrated in the
radiographic image?
Osteomalacia
Exam 2026 | 100% Verified
Questions & Accurate Answers
1. If a pregnant woman develops gestational diabetes, what
physiological change is likely contributing to her condition?
Destruction of beta cells in the pancreas
Increased insulin production by the pancreas
Excessive weight gain leading to insulin resistance
Hormonal changes during pregnancy causing elevated
glucose levels
2. Describe how alterations in DNA can lead to congenital
abnormalities.
Alterations in DNA have no impact on congenital
abnormalities.
Alterations in DNA only affect postnatal development.
Alterations in DNA can lead to congenital abnormalities
by causing mutations that affect normal development.
Alterations in DNA are solely caused by environmental
factors.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient with diagnosis of pericarditis.
,Where does the nurse identify the inflammation is located?
The extra layer of the heart.
, The inner lining of the heart and valves.
The thin fibrous sack and casing the heart.
The heart muscle fibers
4. What is the primary genetic alteration associated with Albinism?
An increase in melanin production.
A mutation that affects blood circulation.
A deficiency in vitamin D.
An alteration in a gene that decreases pigment.
5. What are the primary deficiencies that lead to osteomalacia?
Sodium and potassium
Iron and vitamin C
Magnesium and vitamin B12
Calcium and vitamin D
6. Describe how Type 2 diabetes develops in relation to body
weight.
Type 2 diabetes is caused by autoimmune destruction of
pancreatic cells.
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes
insulin resistant due to being overweight.
, Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by hormonal changes
during pregnancy.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to
produce insulin.
7. What is the medical term for the excessive outward curvature of
the spine?
Kyphosis
Cervicalgia
Lordosis
Scoliosis
8. Which of the following conditions is a result of vitamin
deficiency or lack of sunlight and is demonstrated in the
radiographic image?
Osteomalacia
