WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
hyperventilation - ANSWERS-exhale too much carbon
dioxide as a result carbon dioxide concentration in the
blood is reduced and bicarb acid equilibrium shifts to the
left
*respiratory alkalosis
*HCO3 low
*PH high
Hemodyalysis - ANSWERS-takes blood out of the body via a
PIV and puts it back into the body through a central line
*4-6 hours a few times per week
*artificial Kidney
CRRT - ANSWERS-cleanses blood in a 24 hour cycle
,peritoneal dialysis - ANSWERS-does not use a machine but
injects a solution of water and glucose into the abdominal
cavity
Sodium normal levels - ANSWERS-135-145 mmol/L
Hyponatremia <135 Manifestations - ANSWERS-*goes to
Brain and Muscle
Muscle cramps
weakness
fatigue
abdominal cramps
lethargy
confusion
seizures
Hypernatremia >145 Manifestations - ANSWERS-Signs of
fluid deficit
*Cellular Dehydration
thirst
headache
agitation
, Potassium normal levels - ANSWERS-3.5-5.0 mEq/L
essential for nerve impulses
muscle contractions (heart)
hypokalemia manifestations - ANSWERS-*palpitations
*diarrhea
*Muscle weakness
*Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
cardiac dysrhythmias
Hyperkalemia manifestations - ANSWERS-*muscle spasms
*untreated acidosis
muscle weakness/paralysis
How can Hyperkalemia lead to cardiac arrest? - ANSWERS-
too much can cause muscle spasms. Especially dangerous in
the heart muscle, causing an irregular heart beat, which can
lead to heart attack
diabetes insipidus (DI) definition - ANSWERS-A disorder of
salt and water metabolism.
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
hyperventilation - ANSWERS-exhale too much carbon
dioxide as a result carbon dioxide concentration in the
blood is reduced and bicarb acid equilibrium shifts to the
left
*respiratory alkalosis
*HCO3 low
*PH high
Hemodyalysis - ANSWERS-takes blood out of the body via a
PIV and puts it back into the body through a central line
*4-6 hours a few times per week
*artificial Kidney
CRRT - ANSWERS-cleanses blood in a 24 hour cycle
,peritoneal dialysis - ANSWERS-does not use a machine but
injects a solution of water and glucose into the abdominal
cavity
Sodium normal levels - ANSWERS-135-145 mmol/L
Hyponatremia <135 Manifestations - ANSWERS-*goes to
Brain and Muscle
Muscle cramps
weakness
fatigue
abdominal cramps
lethargy
confusion
seizures
Hypernatremia >145 Manifestations - ANSWERS-Signs of
fluid deficit
*Cellular Dehydration
thirst
headache
agitation
, Potassium normal levels - ANSWERS-3.5-5.0 mEq/L
essential for nerve impulses
muscle contractions (heart)
hypokalemia manifestations - ANSWERS-*palpitations
*diarrhea
*Muscle weakness
*Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
cardiac dysrhythmias
Hyperkalemia manifestations - ANSWERS-*muscle spasms
*untreated acidosis
muscle weakness/paralysis
How can Hyperkalemia lead to cardiac arrest? - ANSWERS-
too much can cause muscle spasms. Especially dangerous in
the heart muscle, causing an irregular heart beat, which can
lead to heart attack
diabetes insipidus (DI) definition - ANSWERS-A disorder of
salt and water metabolism.
