WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
NEW VERSION 2024-2026 REAL D236 FINAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Describe how your body responds to an infection. -CORRECT
ANSWER ✔️T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B
cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Mutations in genes or chromosomal
abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions
affect wellbeing. -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️(ex) Fluid and
electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️increased anion gap, decreased
HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Potassium
West Nile Virus -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Transmitted through
the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms;
high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Tick-borne disease
caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
, Erythema infectiosum -CORRECT 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 _____.
-CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️arm/carpal spasm
associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️results
from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower
back.
hemophilia is more common in -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
NEW VERSION 2024-2026 REAL D236 FINAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Describe how your body responds to an infection. -CORRECT
ANSWER ✔️T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B
cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Mutations in genes or chromosomal
abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions
affect wellbeing. -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️(ex) Fluid and
electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️increased anion gap, decreased
HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Potassium
West Nile Virus -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Transmitted through
the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms;
high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Tick-borne disease
caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
, Erythema infectiosum -CORRECT 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 _____.
-CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️arm/carpal spasm
associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️results
from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower
back.
hemophilia is more common in -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
