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WGU D236 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2026|ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Progress notes indicate that a patient's wound has become more
painful, swollen, and red. Based on this information, which type
of infection is indicated?
a. Myelitis
b. MRSA
c. Molluscum contagiosum
d. Meningococcemia - correct-answer - b. MRSA
What characterizes Type 2 myocardial infarction?
a. Atherosclerotic plaque rupture
b. Lack of oxygen
c. Da without biomarkers
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d. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) - correct-answer - b. Lack of oxygen
What describes the functions of diffusion?
a. It is the process by which molecules move from high-
concentration areas to low-concentration areas.
b. It is the process by which solvent molecules pass through a
semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into
a more concentrated one.
c. It is a process by which certain molecules pass through the
plasma membrane with the help of carrier proteins.
d. It is a process by which a substance requires energy to pass
through a membrane against a concentration gradient. - correct-answer - a. It is
the process by which molecules move from high-
concentration areas to low-concentration areas.
Which best describes the difference between osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis?
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a. The pathophysiology includes joint swelling and deformity,
and intense inflammation with joint erosion.
b. It is an autoimmune disease with an unknown antigen.
c. The most commonly affected joints are the hand and
metacarpophalangeal joints.
d. It is a degenerative joint disease caused by aging or excessive
trauma to a joint. - correct-answer - a. The pathophysiology includes joint
swelling and deformity,
and intense inflammation with joint erosion.
(Picture of a leg) Which type of curvature of the spine is shown
in the image?
a. Kyphosis
b. Scoliosis
c. Lordosis
d. Normal - correct-answer - c. Lordosis
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A middle-aged female presents with symptoms of muscle
tenderness and fatigue. She also reports the death of her
grandmother, which occurred three months ago, as the time
period in which she has noticed an increase in symptoms. Her
impact exercise and acupuncture.
a. Fibromyalgia
b. Myasthenia gravis
c. Polymyositis
d. Tendonitis - correct-answer - a. Fibromyalgia
A patient was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID). Which related result might be noted on this patient's
record?
a. Elevated RBC count15 | Page
b. Elevated FSH levels
c. Elevated C-reactive protein
d. Elevated BUN - correct-answer - c. Elevated C-reactive protein
WGU D236 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2026|ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Progress notes indicate that a patient's wound has become more
painful, swollen, and red. Based on this information, which type
of infection is indicated?
a. Myelitis
b. MRSA
c. Molluscum contagiosum
d. Meningococcemia - correct-answer - b. MRSA
What characterizes Type 2 myocardial infarction?
a. Atherosclerotic plaque rupture
b. Lack of oxygen
c. Da without biomarkers
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d. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) - correct-answer - b. Lack of oxygen
What describes the functions of diffusion?
a. It is the process by which molecules move from high-
concentration areas to low-concentration areas.
b. It is the process by which solvent molecules pass through a
semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into
a more concentrated one.
c. It is a process by which certain molecules pass through the
plasma membrane with the help of carrier proteins.
d. It is a process by which a substance requires energy to pass
through a membrane against a concentration gradient. - correct-answer - a. It is
the process by which molecules move from high-
concentration areas to low-concentration areas.
Which best describes the difference between osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis?
,3|Page
a. The pathophysiology includes joint swelling and deformity,
and intense inflammation with joint erosion.
b. It is an autoimmune disease with an unknown antigen.
c. The most commonly affected joints are the hand and
metacarpophalangeal joints.
d. It is a degenerative joint disease caused by aging or excessive
trauma to a joint. - correct-answer - a. The pathophysiology includes joint
swelling and deformity,
and intense inflammation with joint erosion.
(Picture of a leg) Which type of curvature of the spine is shown
in the image?
a. Kyphosis
b. Scoliosis
c. Lordosis
d. Normal - correct-answer - c. Lordosis
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A middle-aged female presents with symptoms of muscle
tenderness and fatigue. She also reports the death of her
grandmother, which occurred three months ago, as the time
period in which she has noticed an increase in symptoms. Her
impact exercise and acupuncture.
a. Fibromyalgia
b. Myasthenia gravis
c. Polymyositis
d. Tendonitis - correct-answer - a. Fibromyalgia
A patient was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID). Which related result might be noted on this patient's
record?
a. Elevated RBC count15 | Page
b. Elevated FSH levels
c. Elevated C-reactive protein
d. Elevated BUN - correct-answer - c. Elevated C-reactive protein
