WGU Pathophysiology D236| 150 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE 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. 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 Trousseau's sign Correct Answer: arm/carpal spasm associated with hyp