WGU D236 Objective Assessment
Pathophysiology Exam (Updated for 2026/2027) –
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Describe how your body responds to an infection. - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce
antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can
cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - SELECTED 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 - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - SELECTED ANSWER 👀
retain H and excrete HCO3
,Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Potassium
West Nile Virus - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Transmitted through the bite
of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Tick-borne disease caused by
the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - SELECTED 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 _____. -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 arm/carpal spasm associated
with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 results from
failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ND-PAE,
decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - SELECTED ANSWER 👀
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
, Describe Lupus - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Inflammatory disorder
characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - SELECTED 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 - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 inflammation of the skin
eczema - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 noninfectious, inflammatory skin
disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 sore caused by lying down for
long periods of time
Fungal infections - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 superficial, localized skin
conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 noncancerous growths,
stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 uncontrolled new tissue
growth, irregular borders, spreads
Osteoporosis - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 The loss of bone mass often due
to age, causing the bones to become porous, brittle, and easily
fractured.
Pathophysiology Exam (Updated for 2026/2027) –
Verified Questions and Answers for an A Grade|
INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce
antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing. - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can
cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - SELECTED 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 - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - SELECTED ANSWER 👀
retain H and excrete HCO3
,Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Potassium
West Nile Virus - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Transmitted through the bite
of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Tick-borne disease caused by
the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - SELECTED 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 _____. -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 arm/carpal spasm associated
with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 results from
failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ND-PAE,
decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - SELECTED ANSWER 👀
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
, Describe Lupus - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Inflammatory disorder
characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - SELECTED 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 - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 inflammation of the skin
eczema - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 noninfectious, inflammatory skin
disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 sore caused by lying down for
long periods of time
Fungal infections - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 superficial, localized skin
conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 noncancerous growths,
stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 uncontrolled new tissue
growth, irregular borders, spreads
Osteoporosis - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 The loss of bone mass often due
to age, causing the bones to become porous, brittle, and easily
fractured.
