WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL PAPER 2026
FULL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ if lymph nodes were to be swollen and sitting on top of the superior
vena cava what would the symptoms be? Answer: swelling of the face,
neck, upper body
◉ lymphedema. Answer: swelling or accumulation of the fluid due to
blockage in the lymphatic system often seen in pt who had them
removed or cancer pt.
*due to blockage
◉ lymphadenitis. Answer: enlargement in one or more lymph nodes
usually due to infection *cellulitis-painful
◉ lymphadenopathy. Answer: enlarged lymph nodes that become
*palpable and tender
◉ a patient was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. what type of cells
does the provider know is a cancer of? Answer: lymphocytes
,◉ know the values of
*Ph
*PCO2
*HCO3. Answer: 7.35-745
35-45
22-26
◉ what is R.O.ME.. Answer: Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal
◉ pressure that is due to albumin in the bloodstream. Answer: oncotic
◉ difference between children and adult immunity. Answer: Native T
Cells
◉ respiratory acidosis causes. Answer: CO2 high PH low
CNS depression
COPD
*hypoventilation
◉ respiratory acidosis treatment. Answer: improve ventilation
(intubation)
admin bicarb
, ◉ respiratory alkalosis causes. Answer: CO2 low, PH high
hyperventilation
hypoxemia
◉ respiratory alkalosis treatment. Answer: CO2 rebreather mask
◉ metabolic acidosis causes. Answer: PH Low, due to HCO3 low <22
*DKA,
severe diarrhea, renal failure, shock
◉ metabolic acidosis treatment. Answer: sodium bicarb
◉ metabolic alkalosis causes. Answer: PH high due to HCO3 high >26
excessive vomiting
◉ metabolic alkalosis treatment. Answer: electrolyte and fluid
replacement
*administer vomiting meds
FULL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ if lymph nodes were to be swollen and sitting on top of the superior
vena cava what would the symptoms be? Answer: swelling of the face,
neck, upper body
◉ lymphedema. Answer: swelling or accumulation of the fluid due to
blockage in the lymphatic system often seen in pt who had them
removed or cancer pt.
*due to blockage
◉ lymphadenitis. Answer: enlargement in one or more lymph nodes
usually due to infection *cellulitis-painful
◉ lymphadenopathy. Answer: enlarged lymph nodes that become
*palpable and tender
◉ a patient was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. what type of cells
does the provider know is a cancer of? Answer: lymphocytes
,◉ know the values of
*Ph
*PCO2
*HCO3. Answer: 7.35-745
35-45
22-26
◉ what is R.O.ME.. Answer: Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal
◉ pressure that is due to albumin in the bloodstream. Answer: oncotic
◉ difference between children and adult immunity. Answer: Native T
Cells
◉ respiratory acidosis causes. Answer: CO2 high PH low
CNS depression
COPD
*hypoventilation
◉ respiratory acidosis treatment. Answer: improve ventilation
(intubation)
admin bicarb
, ◉ respiratory alkalosis causes. Answer: CO2 low, PH high
hyperventilation
hypoxemia
◉ respiratory alkalosis treatment. Answer: CO2 rebreather mask
◉ metabolic acidosis causes. Answer: PH Low, due to HCO3 low <22
*DKA,
severe diarrhea, renal failure, shock
◉ metabolic acidosis treatment. Answer: sodium bicarb
◉ metabolic alkalosis causes. Answer: PH high due to HCO3 high >26
excessive vomiting
◉ metabolic alkalosis treatment. Answer: electrolyte and fluid
replacement
*administer vomiting meds
