WGU Pathophysiology D236 Western Governors University | UPDATED
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Question:
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
Answer:
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells
produce antibodies.
Question:
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Answer:
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
Question:
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
Answer:
Alterations of DNA
Question:
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how
disruptions affect wellbeing.
Answer:
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
dysrhythmias.
Question:
Explain RAAS
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.
Question:
DKA
Answer:
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Question:
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
Answer:
retain H and excrete HCO3
Question:
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
Answer:
Potassium
Question:
West Nile Virus
Answer:
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe
signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Question:
Lyme disease
Answer:
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Question:
Erythema infectiosum
, Answer:
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the
sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Question:
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with
_____.
Answer:
Spina bifida
Question:
Trousseau's sign
Answer:
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Question:
Cause and sign of spina bifida
Answer:
results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled
sac on lower back.
Question:
hemophilia is more common in
Answer:
males
Question:
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
Answer:
ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Question:
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
, Answer:
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular
dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Question:
Describe Lupus
Answer:
Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Question:
Describe Myasthenia Gravis
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.
Question:
dermatitis
Answer:
inflammation of the skin
Question:
eczema
Answer:
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
Question:
decubitus ulcer
Answer:
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Question:
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
Answer:
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells
produce antibodies.
Question:
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Answer:
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
Question:
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
Answer:
Alterations of DNA
Question:
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how
disruptions affect wellbeing.
Answer:
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
dysrhythmias.
Question:
Explain RAAS
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.
Question:
DKA
Answer:
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Question:
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
Answer:
retain H and excrete HCO3
Question:
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
Answer:
Potassium
Question:
West Nile Virus
Answer:
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe
signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Question:
Lyme disease
Answer:
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Question:
Erythema infectiosum
, Answer:
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the
sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Question:
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with
_____.
Answer:
Spina bifida
Question:
Trousseau's sign
Answer:
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Question:
Cause and sign of spina bifida
Answer:
results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled
sac on lower back.
Question:
hemophilia is more common in
Answer:
males
Question:
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
Answer:
ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Question:
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
, Answer:
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular
dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Question:
Describe Lupus
Answer:
Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Question:
Describe Myasthenia Gravis
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.
Question:
dermatitis
Answer:
inflammation of the skin
Question:
eczema
Answer:
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
Question:
decubitus ulcer
Answer:
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
