WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100 PERCENT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 LATEST UPDATE
CERTIFICATION TEST SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ *NOTE* I don't remember the exact question, but one was about a
burn that was painful and wanted to know what the other symptom was
that was not listed, so just know the symptoms of each burn category
that is painful. Answer:
⩥ Superficial thickness (first degree) burn. Answer: - painful
- does not blister
- does not scar
⩥ Partial thickness (second degree) burn. Answer: - painful
- blisters and weeps
- increased risk of infection and scarring
⩥ Full thickness (third degree) burn. Answer: - no pain
- dry
,- substantial scar or contracture
- skin grafting required
- high infection risk
⩥ Fourth degree burn. Answer: - involves muscle or bone
- leads to loss of the burned part
⩥ An adolescent male patient is brought to the emergency department
after spending a long day at the beach. The patient's head, neck, and
trunk from the waist upwards and legs from the knees downward are
bright red and edematous. The patient is crying and reports 8/10 pain
and an inability to find a comfortable position. What is the most likely
classification of this burn?. Answer: Superficial
⩥ *NOTE* There was 4 questions about ischemic and hemorrhagic
strokes. Answer:
⩥ Ischemic stroke (thromboembolism). Answer: Caused by an embolus
that blocks the cerebral artery an causes brain tissue death
- more common, 85% of CVA's
- treatment: IV thrombolytics - MUST be started within 3-4.5 hours of
symptom onset
- predisposing factors: A-fib, cerebral arteriosclerosis, and cartoid
stenosis
,- because HTN accelerates the formation of atherosclerosis, there is an
increased risk of plaque formation in the cerebral arteries, which leads to
thrombotic or embolic obstruction within the brain. This can be
manifested by a TIA or ischemic stroke
- prevention: antiplatelet agents, heparin, warfarin
- risk factors: oral contraceptives, sickle cell disease, Carotid
arteriosclerosis
⩥ Hemorrhagic stroke. Answer: Caused by cerebral artery rupture from
excessive pressure; blood floods brain tissue, which causes cell death
- treatment: create a blood clot to stop internal bleeding
- major factor is HTN
- neurologic deficit is apparent
- high mortality
⩥ Subarachnoid hemorrhage. Answer: arterial branch in the
subarachnoid space ruptures, d/t head trauma or an aneurysm rupture,
"worst headache of my life"
⩥ 4 types of intracranial bleeds. Answer: includes: epidural, subdural
and subarachnoid hemorrhages and hematomas
⩥ *NOTE* One question was about someone coming into the ER with a
head injury, know the s/s of concussion and contusion. Answer:
, ⩥ Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury). Answer:
Individuals with mild TBI can develop postconcussive syndrome (PCS),
which includes headaches, lethargy, mental dullness, and other
symptoms that can persist for several months after a TBI.
⩥ Cerebral contusion. Answer: - the bruising of brain tissue as the result
of a head injury that causes the brain to bounce against the rigid bone of
the skull
- s/s: severe headache, dizziness, vomiting, increased size of one pupil,
sudden weakness in arm or leg
- the person may seem restless, agitated, or irritable, often has memory
loss
- symptoms can last several hours to weeks
- as brain tissue swells, increase in drowsiness or confusion
- VS may show decreased heart rate and respirations, HTN
⩥ Bells palsy causes. Answer: Unknown
Infection
Vascular ischemia
Viral or autoimmune disease
Hemorrhage
Tumor
Meningitis
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100 PERCENT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 LATEST UPDATE
CERTIFICATION TEST SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ *NOTE* I don't remember the exact question, but one was about a
burn that was painful and wanted to know what the other symptom was
that was not listed, so just know the symptoms of each burn category
that is painful. Answer:
⩥ Superficial thickness (first degree) burn. Answer: - painful
- does not blister
- does not scar
⩥ Partial thickness (second degree) burn. Answer: - painful
- blisters and weeps
- increased risk of infection and scarring
⩥ Full thickness (third degree) burn. Answer: - no pain
- dry
,- substantial scar or contracture
- skin grafting required
- high infection risk
⩥ Fourth degree burn. Answer: - involves muscle or bone
- leads to loss of the burned part
⩥ An adolescent male patient is brought to the emergency department
after spending a long day at the beach. The patient's head, neck, and
trunk from the waist upwards and legs from the knees downward are
bright red and edematous. The patient is crying and reports 8/10 pain
and an inability to find a comfortable position. What is the most likely
classification of this burn?. Answer: Superficial
⩥ *NOTE* There was 4 questions about ischemic and hemorrhagic
strokes. Answer:
⩥ Ischemic stroke (thromboembolism). Answer: Caused by an embolus
that blocks the cerebral artery an causes brain tissue death
- more common, 85% of CVA's
- treatment: IV thrombolytics - MUST be started within 3-4.5 hours of
symptom onset
- predisposing factors: A-fib, cerebral arteriosclerosis, and cartoid
stenosis
,- because HTN accelerates the formation of atherosclerosis, there is an
increased risk of plaque formation in the cerebral arteries, which leads to
thrombotic or embolic obstruction within the brain. This can be
manifested by a TIA or ischemic stroke
- prevention: antiplatelet agents, heparin, warfarin
- risk factors: oral contraceptives, sickle cell disease, Carotid
arteriosclerosis
⩥ Hemorrhagic stroke. Answer: Caused by cerebral artery rupture from
excessive pressure; blood floods brain tissue, which causes cell death
- treatment: create a blood clot to stop internal bleeding
- major factor is HTN
- neurologic deficit is apparent
- high mortality
⩥ Subarachnoid hemorrhage. Answer: arterial branch in the
subarachnoid space ruptures, d/t head trauma or an aneurysm rupture,
"worst headache of my life"
⩥ 4 types of intracranial bleeds. Answer: includes: epidural, subdural
and subarachnoid hemorrhages and hematomas
⩥ *NOTE* One question was about someone coming into the ER with a
head injury, know the s/s of concussion and contusion. Answer:
, ⩥ Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury). Answer:
Individuals with mild TBI can develop postconcussive syndrome (PCS),
which includes headaches, lethargy, mental dullness, and other
symptoms that can persist for several months after a TBI.
⩥ Cerebral contusion. Answer: - the bruising of brain tissue as the result
of a head injury that causes the brain to bounce against the rigid bone of
the skull
- s/s: severe headache, dizziness, vomiting, increased size of one pupil,
sudden weakness in arm or leg
- the person may seem restless, agitated, or irritable, often has memory
loss
- symptoms can last several hours to weeks
- as brain tissue swells, increase in drowsiness or confusion
- VS may show decreased heart rate and respirations, HTN
⩥ Bells palsy causes. Answer: Unknown
Infection
Vascular ischemia
Viral or autoimmune disease
Hemorrhage
Tumor
Meningitis
