WGU D236 Patho - Study Guides Questions and
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What is the primary determinant of oncotic pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Albumin
Form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins - CORRECT ANSWER-Oncotic Pressure
What is the difference between adult and child immunity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naive T Cells
Fluid and electrolyte levels are regulated by _________________, which regulates actions such
as thirst, ADH, the kidneys, and RAAS. - CORRECT ANSWER-Osmoreceptors
What are the causes of dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER-#Excessive loss
#Inadequate intake
#Both
What s/sx are associated with dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER-#Dry mucous membranes
#Decreased skin turgor
#Decreased urine output
#Low blood pressure
#Tachycardia
#Weak heart rate
#Confusion
A patient with a viral illness and severe vomiting has an elevated CO2 level and pH of 7.53. She is
breathing slowly. What condition does she have? - CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolic alkalosis
The patient's pH and CO2 levels are both elevated (moving in the same direction). This indicates
metabolic alkalosis. The CO2 level is high because her respiratory system is attempting to
compensate for the high pH by exhaling less and retaining more CO2.
Normal CO2 level - CORRECT ANSWER-35-45
Normal pH level - CORRECT ANSWER-7.35-7.45
Normal HCO3 level - CORRECT ANSWER-22-26
,Michael's pulmonary edema leads to respiratory acidosis. How does pH impact Michael's basal
metabolic panel? Choose 3 answers.
His CO2 level is increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.
His calcium level is reduced because the elevated concentration of H+ makes it easier for Ca+ to
bind to albumin.
His CO2 level is decreased because his lungs have difficulty adding it into the bloodstream.
His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.
His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream. - CORRECT ANSWER-His CO2 level is
increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.
His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.
His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream.
A hormone panel was done on a patient with congestive heart failure and fluid volume overload.
Which elevated hormone on the patient's chart is indicative of the body's attempt to reduce the
fluid overload?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Aldosterone
Renin - CORRECT ANSWER-BNP
BNP is released when fluid volume excess is present.
Normal sodium level - CORRECT ANSWER-135-145
,Hyponatremia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Na < 135
Loss of energy or fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Confusion
Muscle spasms
Low blood pressure
Dark scanty urine
Irritability, disorientation and neurological manifestations
Seizures
Hypernatremia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx - CORRECT ANSWER-Na > 145
Excessive thirst
Extreme fatigue
Confusion
Muscle twitching or spasms
Restlessness
Seizures
Normal potassium level - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5-5.0
Hypokalemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx - CORRECT ANSWER-K < 3.5
#Muscle fatigue/cramping
#Nausea, vomiting, constipation
#Cardiac dysrhythmias
#Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
Hyperkalemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-K > 5.0
Muscle weakness/paralysis
Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiac arrest/MI
Normal calcium level - CORRECT ANSWER-8.5-10.5
, Hypocalcemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium < 8.5
Overexcitability of the muscles
Muscle twitching
Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
Chvostek and Trousseau sign (twitching on the cheek when touched)
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Hypercalcemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium > 10.5
Muscle weakness
Loss of muscle tone
Spontaneous fractures
Kidney stones
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Normal magnesium level - CORRECT ANSWER-1.6-2.6
Hypomagnesemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium level <
1.6
Tremors
Hyperreflexia
Insomnia
Muscle cramps
Irregular heart beat
Hypermagnesemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium level >
2.6
Hyporeflexia
Lethargy
Respiratory depression
N/V
Slow/Irregular heart beat
Answers_ Updated 100% A+ Graded
What is the primary determinant of oncotic pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Albumin
Form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins - CORRECT ANSWER-Oncotic Pressure
What is the difference between adult and child immunity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naive T Cells
Fluid and electrolyte levels are regulated by _________________, which regulates actions such
as thirst, ADH, the kidneys, and RAAS. - CORRECT ANSWER-Osmoreceptors
What are the causes of dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER-#Excessive loss
#Inadequate intake
#Both
What s/sx are associated with dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER-#Dry mucous membranes
#Decreased skin turgor
#Decreased urine output
#Low blood pressure
#Tachycardia
#Weak heart rate
#Confusion
A patient with a viral illness and severe vomiting has an elevated CO2 level and pH of 7.53. She is
breathing slowly. What condition does she have? - CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolic alkalosis
The patient's pH and CO2 levels are both elevated (moving in the same direction). This indicates
metabolic alkalosis. The CO2 level is high because her respiratory system is attempting to
compensate for the high pH by exhaling less and retaining more CO2.
Normal CO2 level - CORRECT ANSWER-35-45
Normal pH level - CORRECT ANSWER-7.35-7.45
Normal HCO3 level - CORRECT ANSWER-22-26
,Michael's pulmonary edema leads to respiratory acidosis. How does pH impact Michael's basal
metabolic panel? Choose 3 answers.
His CO2 level is increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.
His calcium level is reduced because the elevated concentration of H+ makes it easier for Ca+ to
bind to albumin.
His CO2 level is decreased because his lungs have difficulty adding it into the bloodstream.
His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.
His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream. - CORRECT ANSWER-His CO2 level is
increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.
His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.
His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream.
A hormone panel was done on a patient with congestive heart failure and fluid volume overload.
Which elevated hormone on the patient's chart is indicative of the body's attempt to reduce the
fluid overload?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Aldosterone
Renin - CORRECT ANSWER-BNP
BNP is released when fluid volume excess is present.
Normal sodium level - CORRECT ANSWER-135-145
,Hyponatremia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Na < 135
Loss of energy or fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Confusion
Muscle spasms
Low blood pressure
Dark scanty urine
Irritability, disorientation and neurological manifestations
Seizures
Hypernatremia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx - CORRECT ANSWER-Na > 145
Excessive thirst
Extreme fatigue
Confusion
Muscle twitching or spasms
Restlessness
Seizures
Normal potassium level - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5-5.0
Hypokalemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx - CORRECT ANSWER-K < 3.5
#Muscle fatigue/cramping
#Nausea, vomiting, constipation
#Cardiac dysrhythmias
#Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
Hyperkalemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-K > 5.0
Muscle weakness/paralysis
Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiac arrest/MI
Normal calcium level - CORRECT ANSWER-8.5-10.5
, Hypocalcemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium < 8.5
Overexcitability of the muscles
Muscle twitching
Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
Chvostek and Trousseau sign (twitching on the cheek when touched)
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Hypercalcemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium > 10.5
Muscle weakness
Loss of muscle tone
Spontaneous fractures
Kidney stones
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Normal magnesium level - CORRECT ANSWER-1.6-2.6
Hypomagnesemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium level <
1.6
Tremors
Hyperreflexia
Insomnia
Muscle cramps
Irregular heart beat
Hypermagnesemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium level >
2.6
Hyporeflexia
Lethargy
Respiratory depression
N/V
Slow/Irregular heart beat
