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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - correct-answer - T cells
produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - correct-answer -
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - correct-answer -
Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
correct-answer - (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - correct-answer - Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II >
vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water >
Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
, 2
DKA - correct-answer - increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - correct-answer - retain H and excrete
HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - correct-answer -
Potassium
West Nile Virus - correct-answer - Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - correct-answer - Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - correct-answer - a febrile upper respiratory illness in a
child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. - correct-answer
- Spina bifida
, 3
Trousseau's sign - correct-answer - arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - correct-answer - results from failure of neural tube
to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - correct-answer - males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - correct-answer - ND-PAE, decreased brain
function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - correct-answer - Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - correct-answer - Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint
pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - correct-answer - It is an autoimmune disorder
where antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal
muscles over the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty
swallowing.
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - correct-answer - T cells
produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - correct-answer -
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - correct-answer -
Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
correct-answer - (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - correct-answer - Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II >
vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water >
Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
, 2
DKA - correct-answer - increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - correct-answer - retain H and excrete
HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - correct-answer -
Potassium
West Nile Virus - correct-answer - Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - correct-answer - Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - correct-answer - a febrile upper respiratory illness in a
child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. - correct-answer
- Spina bifida
, 3
Trousseau's sign - correct-answer - arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - correct-answer - results from failure of neural tube
to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - correct-answer - males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - correct-answer - ND-PAE, decreased brain
function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - correct-answer - Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - correct-answer - Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint
pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - correct-answer - It is an autoimmune disorder
where antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal
muscles over the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty
swallowing.
