WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (MIDTERM) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SOLVED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2027 GRADED A+
Question 1.
A common cause failure is which of lowing? (Select all ply.
Correct Answer: of heart -Coronary artery disease the fol- -Cardiomyopathy that
ap- -Hypertension
Question 2.
When the cause of a dis-ease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the
term to de-scribe this is
Correct Answer: latrogenic
Question 3.
COPD type A is referred as:
Correct Answer: to Emphysema
Question 4.
A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo
which type of cellular adaptation?
Correct Answer: Hypertrophy
Question 5.
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -Swelling from exudation of fluid -Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
Question 6.
Which is true regarding hemophilia A?
Correct Answer: It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Question 7.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature anti-body-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma
cells?
Correct Answer: Multiple myeloma
,Question 8.
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and
the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -Calcification -Ghon tubercles -Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Question 9.
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial
ischemia. These processes include
Correct Answer: Thrombus Formation
Question 10.
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer?
Correct Answer: Early Detection
Question 11.
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
Correct Answer: It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
Question 12.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -Iron -Folate -Vitamin B12
Question 13.
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as
Correct Answer: Neoplasia
Question 14.
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time?
Correct Answer: 4-6l
Question 15.
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
,Question 16.
Which is a risk factor ciated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: asso- -Age -African American race -History of tobacco smoking
Question 17.
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other debris?
Correct Answer: Leukocytes
Question 18.
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its cause?
Correct Answer: Secondary
Question 19.
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention?
Correct Answer: Teritary
Question 20.
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-anti-body
complex, causing fibrosis of the lung?
Correct Answer: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Question 21.
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic lesions
include cell damage result-ing from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -The effects of oxidized lipids -An inflammatory response -The
formation of plaques
Question 22.
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
-Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping. -Hypokalemia can
often cause muscle weakness. -Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Question 23.
Cellular hypoxia results
, Correct Answer: in Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
Question 24.
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
Correct Answer: Increased eosinophils
Question 25.
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Stern-berg cells on histologic examination?
Correct Answer: Hodgkin lymphoma
Question 26.
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy
report?
Correct Answer: Dysplasia
Question 27.
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
Correct Answer: Bence Jones proteins
Question 28.
Which type of shock characterized by ized vasodilation ripheral pooling of (Select all that
apply.)
Correct Answer: is general-and pe- -Septic blood? -Neurogenic -Anaphylatic
Question 29.
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the
resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: -Inflammation -Lung consolidation -Formation of exudates
Question 30.
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?
Correct Answer: Mucous plugs
Question 31.
Uncontrolled massive bleeding causes what type of shock?
Correct Answer: Hypovolemic
ANSWERS SOLVED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2027 GRADED A+
Question 1.
A common cause failure is which of lowing? (Select all ply.
Correct Answer: of heart -Coronary artery disease the fol- -Cardiomyopathy that
ap- -Hypertension
Question 2.
When the cause of a dis-ease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the
term to de-scribe this is
Correct Answer: latrogenic
Question 3.
COPD type A is referred as:
Correct Answer: to Emphysema
Question 4.
A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo
which type of cellular adaptation?
Correct Answer: Hypertrophy
Question 5.
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -Swelling from exudation of fluid -Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
Question 6.
Which is true regarding hemophilia A?
Correct Answer: It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Question 7.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature anti-body-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma
cells?
Correct Answer: Multiple myeloma
,Question 8.
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and
the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -Calcification -Ghon tubercles -Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Question 9.
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial
ischemia. These processes include
Correct Answer: Thrombus Formation
Question 10.
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer?
Correct Answer: Early Detection
Question 11.
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
Correct Answer: It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
Question 12.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -Iron -Folate -Vitamin B12
Question 13.
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as
Correct Answer: Neoplasia
Question 14.
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time?
Correct Answer: 4-6l
Question 15.
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
,Question 16.
Which is a risk factor ciated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: asso- -Age -African American race -History of tobacco smoking
Question 17.
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other debris?
Correct Answer: Leukocytes
Question 18.
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its cause?
Correct Answer: Secondary
Question 19.
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention?
Correct Answer: Teritary
Question 20.
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-anti-body
complex, causing fibrosis of the lung?
Correct Answer: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Question 21.
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic lesions
include cell damage result-ing from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -The effects of oxidized lipids -An inflammatory response -The
formation of plaques
Question 22.
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: -Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
-Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping. -Hypokalemia can
often cause muscle weakness. -Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Question 23.
Cellular hypoxia results
, Correct Answer: in Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
Question 24.
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
Correct Answer: Increased eosinophils
Question 25.
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Stern-berg cells on histologic examination?
Correct Answer: Hodgkin lymphoma
Question 26.
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy
report?
Correct Answer: Dysplasia
Question 27.
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
Correct Answer: Bence Jones proteins
Question 28.
Which type of shock characterized by ized vasodilation ripheral pooling of (Select all that
apply.)
Correct Answer: is general-and pe- -Septic blood? -Neurogenic -Anaphylatic
Question 29.
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the
resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: -Inflammation -Lung consolidation -Formation of exudates
Question 30.
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?
Correct Answer: Mucous plugs
Question 31.
Uncontrolled massive bleeding causes what type of shock?
Correct Answer: Hypovolemic