PATHO D236 WGU PRACTICE EXAM
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Describe how your body responds to an infection. - CORRECTANSWER T cells produce cytokines,
which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - CORRECTANSWER Mutations in
genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - CORRECTANSWER Alterations of
DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
CORRECTANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - CORRECTANSWER 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.
DKA - CORRECTANSWER increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - CORRECTANSWER retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - CORRECTANSWER Potassium
West Nile Virus - CORRECTANSWER Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - CORRECTANSWER Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - CORRECTANSWER 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 _____. - CORRECTANSWER Spina
bifida
Trousseau's sign - CORRECTANSWER arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - CORRECTANSWER results from failure of neural tube to close.
sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - CORRECTANSWER males
, Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - CORRECTANSWER ND-PAE, decreased brain function,
FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - CORRECTANSWER Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - CORRECTANSWER Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - CORRECTANSWER 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.
dermatitis - CORRECTANSWER inflammation of the skin
eczema - CORRECTANSWER noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness,
blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - CORRECTANSWER sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections - CORRECTANSWER superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - CORRECTANSWER noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS||ALREADY GRADED
A+||LATEST UPDATE 2026||GUARANTEED
PASS||BRAND NEW!!!!!
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - CORRECTANSWER T cells produce cytokines,
which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - CORRECTANSWER Mutations in
genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - CORRECTANSWER Alterations of
DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
CORRECTANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - CORRECTANSWER 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.
DKA - CORRECTANSWER increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - CORRECTANSWER retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - CORRECTANSWER Potassium
West Nile Virus - CORRECTANSWER Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - CORRECTANSWER Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - CORRECTANSWER 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 _____. - CORRECTANSWER Spina
bifida
Trousseau's sign - CORRECTANSWER arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - CORRECTANSWER results from failure of neural tube to close.
sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - CORRECTANSWER males
, Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - CORRECTANSWER ND-PAE, decreased brain function,
FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - CORRECTANSWER Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - CORRECTANSWER Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - CORRECTANSWER 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.
dermatitis - CORRECTANSWER inflammation of the skin
eczema - CORRECTANSWER noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness,
blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - CORRECTANSWER sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections - CORRECTANSWER superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - CORRECTANSWER noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
