7/22/25, 12:29 PM
D236-WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++
Terms in this set (156)
What is accomplished Movement of molecules from an area of
by diffusion? higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
Osmotic Diarrhea Caused by non-absorbable substances in the
intestine drawing water into the bowel.
BNP (B-type A marker used to diagnose heart failure. A higher
Natriuretic Peptide) value indicates this.
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space around
the lungs.
Pleural Effusion Causes: Severe pulmonary infection (PNA
or TB), Congestive Heart failure, Cancer,
Pulmonary Embolism
S/S: Dyspnea, Tachypnea, Sharp pleuritic
chest pain, dullness to percussion, and
diminished breath sounds on affected
side.
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pH = 7.29 (Norm = Respiratory Acidosis; Lungs are NOT
7.35-7.45) ventilating correctly, retention of carbon
Bicarb = 25 (Norm = dioxide = reduction of pH (Caused by
22-26) COPD, Infection, foreign body
CO2 = 55 (Norm = 35- obstruction, and severe asthma.
45)
Which cause is
consistent with these
lab values?
How does the By changing the rate and depth of breathing.
Respiratory System Increasing = Expels CO2 to reduce
compensate for acid- acidity (compensates Metabolic
base disturbances? Acidosis) Decreasing = Retains CO2 to
increase acidity (compensates Metabolic
Alkalosis)
One symptom of Rapid breathing aka Hyperventilation (body
Acidosis? trying to get rid of the CO2)
What describes a Homozygous (HH or hh)
gene when the same
allele is inherited
from both parents?
What statement The fluid contained within the cells,
describes the ICF making up about 2/3 of the body's total
(Intracellular Fluid) water content.
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compartment?
State of diminished water volume in the
Which two body. A deficit of intracellular fluid causes
conditions will body cells to shrink.
cause Severe
dehydration Diarrhea
and increase Excessive
water Sweating
requirements? Vomiting
Part of innate immunity
What are phagocytic (inflammatory response)
cells? Cells that engulf and
digest pathogens and
debris EX) Macrophages
and Neutrophils
Turner's Syndrome Complete or partial missing X-chromosome in
(Short, webbed neck females
girl) S/S: Hypothyroidism, Hypertension,
Webbing of neck, amenorrhea, short
stature, infertility, vission issues, and
aortic valve abnormalities.
Genetic defect of Huntington gene
Lack of control-
involuntary motor
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What are two symptoms Cognitive
symptoms of decline
Huntington's Disease? Depression
Dementia
later in
disease
Muscle
spasticity
Speech/swa
llow
difficulty
Cognitive deficits, Behavioral problems, and
Physical Abnormalities
Which three issues Causes birth defects and developmental
would children with disabilities = Neurocognition, Self-
ND- PAE exhibit regulation, and Adaptive functioning
(fetal alcohol Facial features, slow growth, delayed
syndrome)? development, vision/hearing issues,
and smaller head & brain.
Grade 1 Sprain Mild stretching or slight tear of a ligament with
little or no joint instability.
Morning
stiffness
Osteoarthritis Swelling
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D236-WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++
Terms in this set (156)
What is accomplished Movement of molecules from an area of
by diffusion? higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
Osmotic Diarrhea Caused by non-absorbable substances in the
intestine drawing water into the bowel.
BNP (B-type A marker used to diagnose heart failure. A higher
Natriuretic Peptide) value indicates this.
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space around
the lungs.
Pleural Effusion Causes: Severe pulmonary infection (PNA
or TB), Congestive Heart failure, Cancer,
Pulmonary Embolism
S/S: Dyspnea, Tachypnea, Sharp pleuritic
chest pain, dullness to percussion, and
diminished breath sounds on affected
side.
1/3
1
,7/22/25, 12:29 PM
pH = 7.29 (Norm = Respiratory Acidosis; Lungs are NOT
7.35-7.45) ventilating correctly, retention of carbon
Bicarb = 25 (Norm = dioxide = reduction of pH (Caused by
22-26) COPD, Infection, foreign body
CO2 = 55 (Norm = 35- obstruction, and severe asthma.
45)
Which cause is
consistent with these
lab values?
How does the By changing the rate and depth of breathing.
Respiratory System Increasing = Expels CO2 to reduce
compensate for acid- acidity (compensates Metabolic
base disturbances? Acidosis) Decreasing = Retains CO2 to
increase acidity (compensates Metabolic
Alkalosis)
One symptom of Rapid breathing aka Hyperventilation (body
Acidosis? trying to get rid of the CO2)
What describes a Homozygous (HH or hh)
gene when the same
allele is inherited
from both parents?
What statement The fluid contained within the cells,
describes the ICF making up about 2/3 of the body's total
(Intracellular Fluid) water content.
2/3
1
,7/22/25, 12:29 PM
compartment?
State of diminished water volume in the
Which two body. A deficit of intracellular fluid causes
conditions will body cells to shrink.
cause Severe
dehydration Diarrhea
and increase Excessive
water Sweating
requirements? Vomiting
Part of innate immunity
What are phagocytic (inflammatory response)
cells? Cells that engulf and
digest pathogens and
debris EX) Macrophages
and Neutrophils
Turner's Syndrome Complete or partial missing X-chromosome in
(Short, webbed neck females
girl) S/S: Hypothyroidism, Hypertension,
Webbing of neck, amenorrhea, short
stature, infertility, vission issues, and
aortic valve abnormalities.
Genetic defect of Huntington gene
Lack of control-
involuntary motor
3/3
1
, 7/22/25, 12:29 PM
What are two symptoms Cognitive
symptoms of decline
Huntington's Disease? Depression
Dementia
later in
disease
Muscle
spasticity
Speech/swa
llow
difficulty
Cognitive deficits, Behavioral problems, and
Physical Abnormalities
Which three issues Causes birth defects and developmental
would children with disabilities = Neurocognition, Self-
ND- PAE exhibit regulation, and Adaptive functioning
(fetal alcohol Facial features, slow growth, delayed
syndrome)? development, vision/hearing issues,
and smaller head & brain.
Grade 1 Sprain Mild stretching or slight tear of a ligament with
little or no joint instability.
Morning
stiffness
Osteoarthritis Swelling
4/3
1
