WGU D236 Final Exam– Pathophysiology Prep (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) | 100% Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A

WGU D236 Final Exam– Pathophysiology Prep (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) | 100% Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A QUESTION What are samples of peripheral neuropathy? a. Uncontrolled movements and muscle weakness b. Chest pain and leg edema c. Hyperreflexia and enhanced sensation of the lower extremities d. Jugular vein distention and hematomas Answer: a. Uncontrolled movements and muscle weakness QUESTION A patient who has diabetes presents with mild fever, erythema, and edema in the groin area with drainage. Gram stain reveals a staphylococcal bacterial infection. Which condition is described? a. Dermatophytosis b. Carbuncle c. Pediculosis pubis d. Keratosis plans Answer: b. Carbuncle QUESTION A middle-aged female presents with symptoms of muscle tenderness and fatigue. She also reports the death of her grandmother, which occurred three months ago, as the time period in which she has noticed an increase in symptoms. Which condition is described? a. Fibromyalgia b. Myasthenia gravis c. Polymyositis d. Tendonitis Answer: a. Fibromyalgia QUESTION What is a common symptom of Multiple Sclerosis? a. Abnormal Sweating b. Sudden Edema c. Constipation d. Weakness Answer: d. Weakness QUESTION A stool specimen examination reveals fecalith and bacteria. A CT scan shows pouch-like herniation in the sigmoid colon. The patient is asymptomatic, and there is no evidence of bleeding. Which condition is described? a. Inguinal hernia b. Hemorrhoids c. Peptic ulcer d. Diverticulosis Answer: d. Diverticulosis QUESTION Which disease is communicable and paralyzes muscles as early as six hours from exposure? a. Lyme disease b. Malaria c. Botulism d. West Nile Virus Answer: c. Botulism QUESTION Progress notes indicate that a patient's wound has become more painful, swollen, and red. Based on this information, which type of infection is indicated? a. Myelitis b. MRSA c. Molluscum contagiosum d. Meningococcemia Answer: b. MRSA QUESTION What characterizes Type 2 myocardial infarction? a. Atherosclerotic plaque rupture b. Lack of oxygen c. Da without biomarkers d. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Answer: b. Lack of oxygen QUESTION What describes the functions of diffusion? a. It is the process by which molecules move from high- concentration areas to low-concentration areas. b. It is the process by which solvent molecules pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one. c. It is a process by which certain molecules pass through the plasma membrane with the help of carrier proteins. d. It is a process by which a substance requires energy to pass through a membrane against a concentration gradient. Answer: a. It is the process by which molecules move from high- concentration areas to low-concentration areas. QUESTION Which best describes the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? a. The pathophysiology includes joint swelling and deformity, and intense inflammation with joint erosion. b. It is an autoimmune disease with an unknown antigen. c. The most commonly affected joints are the hand and metacarpophalangeal joints. d. It is a degenerative joint disease caused by aging or excessive trauma to a joint. Answer: a. The pathophysiology includes joint swelling and deformity, and intense inflammation with joint erosion. QUESTION (Picture of a leg) Which type of curvature of the spine is shown in the image? a. Kyphosis b. Scoliosis c. Lordosis d. Normal Answer: c. Lordosis QUESTION A middle-aged female presents with symptoms of muscle tenderness and fatigue. She also reports the death of her grandmother, which occurred three months ago, as the time period in which she has noticed an increase in symptoms. Her impact exercise and acupuncture. a. Fibromyalgia b. Myasthenia gravis c. Polymyositis d. Tendonitis Answer: a. Fibromyalgia QUESTION A patient was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which related result might be noted on this patient's record? a. Elevated RBC count15 | Page b. Elevated FSH levels c. Elevated C-reactive protein d. Elevated BUN Answer: c. Elevated C-reactive protein QUESTION What does the renal system do to deal with disturbances in the acid-base balance? a. Prevent the absorption of sodium and potassium b. Increases ventilation to drop the H+ ion level c. Blocks the arterial walls from absorbing electrolytes d. Regulates the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO-3 Answer: d. Regulates the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO-3