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WGU D236 Pathophysiology 2025/2026(Winter-Fall
Semester) Certification Exam. Accurate Test with
Verified Questions and Answers.
Which types of tissue most often develop tumors? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epithelial and connective tissues
Papilloma - CORRECT ANSWER-A wart
Lipoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Begins in fatty tissue
Myoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Fibroid
Chondroma - CORRECT ANSWER-Benign tumor of cartilage cells
What are sarcomas? - CORRECT ANSWER-They are tumors that can be found anywhere and begin in
connective tissue
What are the early signs of lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Fevers and night sweats
What is radiation therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-When seeds are implanted into a malignant prostate and then
irradiated, this is called radiation therapy. This is used to reduce damage to healthy tissue
What is a vesicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small fluid filled elevation of skin (e.g. blister)
What is a pustule? - CORRECT ANSWER-elevation of the skin containing white blood cells and cell debris
What is a macule? - CORRECT ANSWER-A spot that is not raised or depressed. (such as a freckle)
What is a papule? - CORRECT ANSWER-A firm raised area of the skin (such as a pimple)
What is an excoriation? - CORRECT ANSWER-scratch in the skin
Laceration - CORRECT ANSWER-Rough jagged wound
Fissure - CORRECT ANSWER-Crack in the skin
Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER-Sore with disintegration and death of affected tissue
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Superficial burn - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the epidermal layer of the skin
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Superficial partial thickness burn - CORRECT ANSWER-appears with blisters and pain at the burn site
What are shingles and how are they treated - CORRECT ANSWER-Shingles are painful vesicular lesions caused
by varicella. The normal treatment is antiviral medications and corticosteroids to decrease pain.
What are two signs of allergic skin reactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Pruritus (itching) and urticarial (hives)
What are three autoimmune diseases involving the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER- Pemphigus, scleroderma and
lupus erythematosus is all autoimmune diseases involving the skin.
Damage to what can disturb equilibrium? - CORRECT ANSWER-Semicircular canals in the ear
How can otitis media be prevented? - CORRECT ANSWER-By placing a myringotomy tube in the ear
What results in progressive hearing loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Presbycusis
What can alleviate age-related hearing loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Speaking in clear, low-pitched tones
What are treatment of joint disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-FALK (fixation of screws, arthrocentesis,
laparoscopic repairs, kyoplasty)
(GROS) Gout (type of arthritis) - CORRECT ANSWER-higher levels of uric acid form crystals that accumulate in
the joints, causing pain and inflammation.
Septic arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-May result from an invasive procedure; invading organisms are usually
carried to the joint by the blood stream.
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-most often in weight-bearing joints, like hips and knees; may be the results
of aging and repeated trauma.
Rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation and overgrowth of synovial fluid causes severe pain;
joints stiffen and become useless.
What is myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic muscular fatigue caused by defect at the
neuromuscular junction.
How is GERD treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antacids and using medication that decreases the production of
HCL
What characterizes chronic pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe pain and blood test shows elevated
serum amylase. Pancreatitis impacts the digestive process by leading to enzyme imbalances
How do you test for viral hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Testing blood serology
WGU D236 Pathophysiology 2025/2026(Winter-Fall
Semester) Certification Exam. Accurate Test with
Verified Questions and Answers.
Which types of tissue most often develop tumors? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epithelial and connective tissues
Papilloma - CORRECT ANSWER-A wart
Lipoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Begins in fatty tissue
Myoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Fibroid
Chondroma - CORRECT ANSWER-Benign tumor of cartilage cells
What are sarcomas? - CORRECT ANSWER-They are tumors that can be found anywhere and begin in
connective tissue
What are the early signs of lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Fevers and night sweats
What is radiation therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-When seeds are implanted into a malignant prostate and then
irradiated, this is called radiation therapy. This is used to reduce damage to healthy tissue
What is a vesicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small fluid filled elevation of skin (e.g. blister)
What is a pustule? - CORRECT ANSWER-elevation of the skin containing white blood cells and cell debris
What is a macule? - CORRECT ANSWER-A spot that is not raised or depressed. (such as a freckle)
What is a papule? - CORRECT ANSWER-A firm raised area of the skin (such as a pimple)
What is an excoriation? - CORRECT ANSWER-scratch in the skin
Laceration - CORRECT ANSWER-Rough jagged wound
Fissure - CORRECT ANSWER-Crack in the skin
Ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER-Sore with disintegration and death of affected tissue
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Superficial burn - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the epidermal layer of the skin
, WEST GOVENORS UNIVERSITY.
Superficial partial thickness burn - CORRECT ANSWER-appears with blisters and pain at the burn site
What are shingles and how are they treated - CORRECT ANSWER-Shingles are painful vesicular lesions caused
by varicella. The normal treatment is antiviral medications and corticosteroids to decrease pain.
What are two signs of allergic skin reactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Pruritus (itching) and urticarial (hives)
What are three autoimmune diseases involving the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER- Pemphigus, scleroderma and
lupus erythematosus is all autoimmune diseases involving the skin.
Damage to what can disturb equilibrium? - CORRECT ANSWER-Semicircular canals in the ear
How can otitis media be prevented? - CORRECT ANSWER-By placing a myringotomy tube in the ear
What results in progressive hearing loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Presbycusis
What can alleviate age-related hearing loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Speaking in clear, low-pitched tones
What are treatment of joint disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-FALK (fixation of screws, arthrocentesis,
laparoscopic repairs, kyoplasty)
(GROS) Gout (type of arthritis) - CORRECT ANSWER-higher levels of uric acid form crystals that accumulate in
the joints, causing pain and inflammation.
Septic arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-May result from an invasive procedure; invading organisms are usually
carried to the joint by the blood stream.
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-most often in weight-bearing joints, like hips and knees; may be the results
of aging and repeated trauma.
Rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation and overgrowth of synovial fluid causes severe pain;
joints stiffen and become useless.
What is myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic muscular fatigue caused by defect at the
neuromuscular junction.
How is GERD treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antacids and using medication that decreases the production of
HCL
What characterizes chronic pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe pain and blood test shows elevated
serum amylase. Pancreatitis impacts the digestive process by leading to enzyme imbalances
How do you test for viral hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Testing blood serology
