WGU D236 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM STUDY FOR

WGU D236 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM STUDY FOR 2025-2026

,WGU D236 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM FOR 2025-2026
WGU D236 Objective Assessment Pathophysiology

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1. Important Terms and //
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2. Study Questions and
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1. ('What is the pathophysiology of pericarditis?', 'Inflammation of pericardium causes chest
pair nes,o ur ce s effusion, and potential cardiac tamponade.')

2. ('What is the pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade?', 'Fluid accumulation in pericardium
compresses the heart and impairs cardiac output.')

3. ('What is the pathophysiology of angina pectoris?', 'Myocardial ischemia without necrosis causes
chest pain due to oxygen supply-demand mismatch.')

4. ('What is the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction (MI)?', 'Prolonged ischemia leads to
myocardial cell death and impaired cardiac function.')

STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1: What is pathophysiology?
A: The study of the functional changes in the body that result from disease or injury.


Q2: What is homeostasis?
A: The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.


Q3: What is the difference between acute and chronic disease?
A: Acute: rapid onset and short duration; Chronic: develops slowly and persists over time.


Q4: What is etiology?
A: The study of the cause or origin of a disease.


Q5: What is the difference between primary and secondary prevention?
A: Primary: prevent disease before it occurs; Secondary: early detection and intervention.