Pathophysiology D115 WGU questions with verified
answers
-stenosis Ans✓✓✓ narrowing of the valve. When a valve opening becomes
narrowed, it limits the flow of blood out of the ventricles or atria. The heart is
forced to pump blood with increased force to move blood through the
narrowed/stenotic valve.
acid-base balance KIDNEY Ans✓✓✓ The kidneys have 2 main ways to maintain
acid-base balance.
1. their cells reabsorb bicarbonate HC03 from the urine back to the blood
2. they secrete hydrogen H+ ions in to the urine.
By adjusting the amounts reabsorbed and secreted, they balance the
bloodstreams PH
Acute pancreatitis Ans✓✓✓ can be caused by:
gallstones
excessive alcohol consumption
high blood triglycerides
abdominal injury
certain medications and toxins
Anemia of chronic disease Ans✓✓✓ multifactorial anemia. Diagnosis generally
requires the presence of a chronic inflammatory condition, such as infection,
,autoimmune disease, kidney disease, or cancer .Microcytic anemia with ↓ serum
iron, ↓ total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and normal or ↑ ferritin.
Aortic Regurgitation Ans✓✓✓ (aortic insufficiency) incompetent aortic valve that
allows backward flow of blood into left ventricle during diastole
Aortic stenosis Ans✓✓✓ narrowing of the aortic valve opening. It restricts the
blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and may also affect the pressure in
the left atrium.
B12 anemia Ans✓✓✓ cobalamin deficiency, is a condition that develops when
your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells because it doesn't have
enough vitamin B12. Your body needs vitamin B12 to make healthy red blood
cells, white blood cells, and platelets. (pernicious anemia)
Bells Palsy Ans✓✓✓ paralysis of the facial nerve (VII), causing muscular weakness
in one side of the face.
Bladder cancer Ans✓✓✓ cancerous tumor that arises from the cells lining the
bladder; major sign is hematuria
Blood and urine tests that are indicators of Diabetes Insipidus Ans✓✓✓ serum
sodium level will be high (hypernatremia) due to excess free water loss. Your
blood glucose will be normal but your kidneys can't properly concentrate urine.
(high sodium levels in blood, low in urine)
Burstitis Ans✓✓✓ inflammation of bursae (fluid filled sacs surrounding joints).
Can be caused by multiple factors such as autoimmune disorders, gout, infection,
traumatic events, and hemorrhagic d/os
, Cerebral concussion Ans✓✓✓ mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
**Individuals with mild TBI can develop Post concussive syndrome (PCS). This
includes HA, lethargy, mental dullness, and other symptoms that can persist for
months after a TBI
cerebral contusion symptoms Ans✓✓✓ severe headache
dizziness
n/v
increased size of one pupil (dilation)
sudden weakness in an arm or leg
sometimes memory loss
Symptoms can last several hours to several weeks.
VS may show decreased HR, Decreased RR, and high BP, which are signs of
pressure on the brainstem
Chron's disease symptoms Ans✓✓✓ -rectal bleeding
-loss of appetite
-fatigue
-fever
-night sweats
-abdominal cramping
persistent diarrhea
urgent need to move bowels
constipation which can lead to bowel obstruction
answers
-stenosis Ans✓✓✓ narrowing of the valve. When a valve opening becomes
narrowed, it limits the flow of blood out of the ventricles or atria. The heart is
forced to pump blood with increased force to move blood through the
narrowed/stenotic valve.
acid-base balance KIDNEY Ans✓✓✓ The kidneys have 2 main ways to maintain
acid-base balance.
1. their cells reabsorb bicarbonate HC03 from the urine back to the blood
2. they secrete hydrogen H+ ions in to the urine.
By adjusting the amounts reabsorbed and secreted, they balance the
bloodstreams PH
Acute pancreatitis Ans✓✓✓ can be caused by:
gallstones
excessive alcohol consumption
high blood triglycerides
abdominal injury
certain medications and toxins
Anemia of chronic disease Ans✓✓✓ multifactorial anemia. Diagnosis generally
requires the presence of a chronic inflammatory condition, such as infection,
,autoimmune disease, kidney disease, or cancer .Microcytic anemia with ↓ serum
iron, ↓ total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and normal or ↑ ferritin.
Aortic Regurgitation Ans✓✓✓ (aortic insufficiency) incompetent aortic valve that
allows backward flow of blood into left ventricle during diastole
Aortic stenosis Ans✓✓✓ narrowing of the aortic valve opening. It restricts the
blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and may also affect the pressure in
the left atrium.
B12 anemia Ans✓✓✓ cobalamin deficiency, is a condition that develops when
your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells because it doesn't have
enough vitamin B12. Your body needs vitamin B12 to make healthy red blood
cells, white blood cells, and platelets. (pernicious anemia)
Bells Palsy Ans✓✓✓ paralysis of the facial nerve (VII), causing muscular weakness
in one side of the face.
Bladder cancer Ans✓✓✓ cancerous tumor that arises from the cells lining the
bladder; major sign is hematuria
Blood and urine tests that are indicators of Diabetes Insipidus Ans✓✓✓ serum
sodium level will be high (hypernatremia) due to excess free water loss. Your
blood glucose will be normal but your kidneys can't properly concentrate urine.
(high sodium levels in blood, low in urine)
Burstitis Ans✓✓✓ inflammation of bursae (fluid filled sacs surrounding joints).
Can be caused by multiple factors such as autoimmune disorders, gout, infection,
traumatic events, and hemorrhagic d/os
, Cerebral concussion Ans✓✓✓ mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
**Individuals with mild TBI can develop Post concussive syndrome (PCS). This
includes HA, lethargy, mental dullness, and other symptoms that can persist for
months after a TBI
cerebral contusion symptoms Ans✓✓✓ severe headache
dizziness
n/v
increased size of one pupil (dilation)
sudden weakness in an arm or leg
sometimes memory loss
Symptoms can last several hours to several weeks.
VS may show decreased HR, Decreased RR, and high BP, which are signs of
pressure on the brainstem
Chron's disease symptoms Ans✓✓✓ -rectal bleeding
-loss of appetite
-fatigue
-fever
-night sweats
-abdominal cramping
persistent diarrhea
urgent need to move bowels
constipation which can lead to bowel obstruction
