WGU D236 Pathophysiology Objective Assessment
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✔ High-yield systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neuro, Renal, Endocrine,
GI,
Immunity, Oncology, Hematology, Reproduction, Musculoskeletal,
Fluids/Electrolytes, Acid–Base, Genetics
**1. A patient with left-sided heart failure most likely presents with which
symptom?**
A. Peripheral edema
B. Jugular venous distention
C. Pulmonary crackles
D. Hepatosplenomegaly
**Answer: C**
**2. Which electrolyte imbalance is most associated with Trousseau and
Chvostek signs?**
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypercalcemia C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypernatremia
**Answer: C**
**3. A patient with COPD retains CO₂. Which acid–base imbalance is
expected?**
A. Respiratory alkalosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
,**Answer: B**
**5. What is the primary cause of myocardial infarction?**
A. Viral myocarditis
B. Coronary artery rupture
C. Atherosclerotic plaque rupture with thrombosis
D. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
**Answer: C**
**6. A patient with chronic kidney disease presents with anemia due to lack
of:**
A. Erythropoietin
B. Platelets
C. Albumin
D. Renin
**Answer: A**
**8. Wheezing in asthma is caused by:**
A. Alveolar collapse
B. Bronchoconstriction
C. Pleural effusion
D. Pulmonary fibrosis
**Answer: B**
**11. A patient with liver cirrhosis develops ascites due to:**
A. Hypernatremia
B. Increased albumin
C. Portal hypertension
D. Excess aldosterone
**Answer: C**
**12. Which respiratory finding indicates pneumothorax?**
A. Bilateral crackles
,B. Trachea midline
C. Absent breath sounds on one side
D. Hyperresonance on both lungs
**Answer: C**
**13. Cushing’s syndrome is associated with:**
A. Low cortisol
B. High cortisol
C. Low aldosterone
D. Low catecholamines
**Answer: B**
**14. A major risk factor for venous thromboembolism is:**
A. High HDL
B. Immobility
C. Increased mobility
D. Low blood viscosity
**Answer: B**
**15. Which heart valve is most commonly affected by stenosis?**
A. Tricuspid
B. Pulmonic
C. Aortic
D. Mitral
**Answer: C**
**16. An early sign of hypoxia is:**
A. Cyanosis
B. Bradycardia
C. Restlessness
D. Hypotension
**Answer: C**
, **17. Rheumatoid arthritis is best classified as:**
A. Infectious arthritis
B. Degenerative arthritis
C. Autoimmune inflammatory disease
D. Metabolic disease
**Answer: C**
**7. Which condition develops from destruction of β-cells in the pancreas?**
A. Type 1 DM
B. Type 2 DM
C. Cushing’s syndrome
D. Addison’s disease
**Answer: A**
**4. Which hormone is deficient in Type 1 diabetes mellitus?**
A. Cortisol
B. Glucagon
C. Aldosterone
D. Insulin
**Answer: D**
**9. The hallmark of septic shock is:**
A. Hypertension
B. Increased afterload
C. Massive vasodilation
D. Bradycardia
**Answer: C**
Exam Questions & Correct Answers With Verified
Solutions | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A + |
Guaranteed Pass!!
✔ High-yield systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neuro, Renal, Endocrine,
GI,
Immunity, Oncology, Hematology, Reproduction, Musculoskeletal,
Fluids/Electrolytes, Acid–Base, Genetics
**1. A patient with left-sided heart failure most likely presents with which
symptom?**
A. Peripheral edema
B. Jugular venous distention
C. Pulmonary crackles
D. Hepatosplenomegaly
**Answer: C**
**2. Which electrolyte imbalance is most associated with Trousseau and
Chvostek signs?**
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypercalcemia C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypernatremia
**Answer: C**
**3. A patient with COPD retains CO₂. Which acid–base imbalance is
expected?**
A. Respiratory alkalosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
,**Answer: B**
**5. What is the primary cause of myocardial infarction?**
A. Viral myocarditis
B. Coronary artery rupture
C. Atherosclerotic plaque rupture with thrombosis
D. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
**Answer: C**
**6. A patient with chronic kidney disease presents with anemia due to lack
of:**
A. Erythropoietin
B. Platelets
C. Albumin
D. Renin
**Answer: A**
**8. Wheezing in asthma is caused by:**
A. Alveolar collapse
B. Bronchoconstriction
C. Pleural effusion
D. Pulmonary fibrosis
**Answer: B**
**11. A patient with liver cirrhosis develops ascites due to:**
A. Hypernatremia
B. Increased albumin
C. Portal hypertension
D. Excess aldosterone
**Answer: C**
**12. Which respiratory finding indicates pneumothorax?**
A. Bilateral crackles
,B. Trachea midline
C. Absent breath sounds on one side
D. Hyperresonance on both lungs
**Answer: C**
**13. Cushing’s syndrome is associated with:**
A. Low cortisol
B. High cortisol
C. Low aldosterone
D. Low catecholamines
**Answer: B**
**14. A major risk factor for venous thromboembolism is:**
A. High HDL
B. Immobility
C. Increased mobility
D. Low blood viscosity
**Answer: B**
**15. Which heart valve is most commonly affected by stenosis?**
A. Tricuspid
B. Pulmonic
C. Aortic
D. Mitral
**Answer: C**
**16. An early sign of hypoxia is:**
A. Cyanosis
B. Bradycardia
C. Restlessness
D. Hypotension
**Answer: C**
, **17. Rheumatoid arthritis is best classified as:**
A. Infectious arthritis
B. Degenerative arthritis
C. Autoimmune inflammatory disease
D. Metabolic disease
**Answer: C**
**7. Which condition develops from destruction of β-cells in the pancreas?**
A. Type 1 DM
B. Type 2 DM
C. Cushing’s syndrome
D. Addison’s disease
**Answer: A**
**4. Which hormone is deficient in Type 1 diabetes mellitus?**
A. Cortisol
B. Glucagon
C. Aldosterone
D. Insulin
**Answer: D**
**9. The hallmark of septic shock is:**
A. Hypertension
B. Increased afterload
C. Massive vasodilation
D. Bradycardia
**Answer: C**
