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WGU D236 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL VERSION 2
/WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|
Overdistention of alveoli resulting in the ability to remove CO2 is
called?
A. Bronchitis
B. Emphysema
C.Asthma
D. Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER-Emphysema
The Space between the lung and membrane is called?
A. Bronchioles
B. Alveoli
C. Larynx
D. Pleural Cavity - ANSWER-Pleural Cavity
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Pleural effusion caused by increased hydrostatic pressure is
called what?
A. Exudative
B. Pheumonic
C. Transudative
D. Oxidative - ANSWER-Transudative
Name at least two pulmonary vasculature related disorders and
the main distinguishing characteristics of each disorder you
chose. - ANSWER-Pulmonary edema is the fluid around the
alveoli
Pulmonary embolism is a clot that causes obstruction of the
arterial blood flow through the lungs.
An imbalance of secretions can lead to GI issues. Which of these
blocks the function of parietal cells?
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A. Gastrin
B. Endoscopy
C. Histamine
D. PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) - ANSWER-Histamine
This disease is caused by pathological changes in the wall of the
colon and predisposes to colon cancer.
A. Esophageal varices
B. Dyspepsia
C. Crohn's disease
D. Ulcerative Colitis - ANSWER-Ulcerative Colitis
What is cirrhosis and how does it develop?
What are four potential detrimental effects that can result from
cirrhosis?
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How does each of these affect a patient systemically? -
ANSWER-Hepatitis and chronic alcohol
Cirrhosis can lead to esophageal Varices,
• Inability to detoxify compounds in blood - increased toxin
exposure
• Decreased bile - decreased lipid digestion and absorption
• Hyperbilirubinemia - jaundice
• Bleeding resulting from portal hypertension
• Decreased synthesis of clotting factors - excessive bleeding
• Hepatic encephalopathy - confusion, impaired cognition
What is cholestasis?
What are the two types of cholestasis and how do they differ? -
ANSWER-Cholestasis is the significant reduction of bile secretion
and flow.
Intrahepatic cholestasis is the result of diseased hepatocytes or
disease of intrahepatic bile ducts.
WGU D236 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL VERSION 2
/WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|
Overdistention of alveoli resulting in the ability to remove CO2 is
called?
A. Bronchitis
B. Emphysema
C.Asthma
D. Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER-Emphysema
The Space between the lung and membrane is called?
A. Bronchioles
B. Alveoli
C. Larynx
D. Pleural Cavity - ANSWER-Pleural Cavity
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Pleural effusion caused by increased hydrostatic pressure is
called what?
A. Exudative
B. Pheumonic
C. Transudative
D. Oxidative - ANSWER-Transudative
Name at least two pulmonary vasculature related disorders and
the main distinguishing characteristics of each disorder you
chose. - ANSWER-Pulmonary edema is the fluid around the
alveoli
Pulmonary embolism is a clot that causes obstruction of the
arterial blood flow through the lungs.
An imbalance of secretions can lead to GI issues. Which of these
blocks the function of parietal cells?
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A. Gastrin
B. Endoscopy
C. Histamine
D. PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) - ANSWER-Histamine
This disease is caused by pathological changes in the wall of the
colon and predisposes to colon cancer.
A. Esophageal varices
B. Dyspepsia
C. Crohn's disease
D. Ulcerative Colitis - ANSWER-Ulcerative Colitis
What is cirrhosis and how does it develop?
What are four potential detrimental effects that can result from
cirrhosis?
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How does each of these affect a patient systemically? -
ANSWER-Hepatitis and chronic alcohol
Cirrhosis can lead to esophageal Varices,
• Inability to detoxify compounds in blood - increased toxin
exposure
• Decreased bile - decreased lipid digestion and absorption
• Hyperbilirubinemia - jaundice
• Bleeding resulting from portal hypertension
• Decreased synthesis of clotting factors - excessive bleeding
• Hepatic encephalopathy - confusion, impaired cognition
What is cholestasis?
What are the two types of cholestasis and how do they differ? -
ANSWER-Cholestasis is the significant reduction of bile secretion
and flow.
Intrahepatic cholestasis is the result of diseased hepatocytes or
disease of intrahepatic bile ducts.
