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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 ACTUAL EXAM
PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |RATED A+ BY EXPERTS |BRAND
NEW |REVISED
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER- T cells
produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER-
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER-
Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing. - ANSWER- (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - 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.
DKA - ANSWER- increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
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How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - ANSWER- retain H and
excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
ANSWER- Potassium
West Nile Virus - ANSWER- Transmitted through the bite of an
infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache
and stiff neck
Lyme disease - ANSWER- Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - ANSWER- a febrile upper respiratory illness in
a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth
disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. -
ANSWER- Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - ANSWER- arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - ANSWER- results from failure of neural
tube to close. Sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
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Hemophilia is more common in - ANSWER- males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ANSWER- ND-PAE, decreased
brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - ANSWER- Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - ANSWER- Inflammatory disorder characterized by
joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - 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.
Dermatitis - ANSWER- inflammation of the skin
Eczema - ANSWER- noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease
characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
Decubitus ulcer - ANSWER- sore caused by lying down for long periods
of time
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 ACTUAL EXAM
PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |RATED A+ BY EXPERTS |BRAND
NEW |REVISED
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER- T cells
produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER-
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER-
Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing. - ANSWER- (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - 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.
DKA - ANSWER- increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
,2|Page
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - ANSWER- retain H and
excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
ANSWER- Potassium
West Nile Virus - ANSWER- Transmitted through the bite of an
infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache
and stiff neck
Lyme disease - ANSWER- Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - ANSWER- a febrile upper respiratory illness in
a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth
disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. -
ANSWER- Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - ANSWER- arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - ANSWER- results from failure of neural
tube to close. Sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
, 3|Page
Hemophilia is more common in - ANSWER- males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ANSWER- ND-PAE, decreased
brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - ANSWER- Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - ANSWER- Inflammatory disorder characterized by
joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - 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.
Dermatitis - ANSWER- inflammation of the skin
Eczema - ANSWER- noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease
characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
Decubitus ulcer - ANSWER- sore caused by lying down for long periods
of time
