WGU Pathophysiology D236 Correct Questions & Answers

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWERST cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWERSMutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWERSAlterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWERS(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. Explain RAAS - ANSWERSRenin-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 - ANSWERSincreased anion gap, decreased HCO3 How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - ANSWERSretain H and excrete HCO3 Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - ANSWERSPotassium West Nile Virus - ANSWERSTransmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck Lyme disease - ANSWERSTick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Erythema infectiosum - ANSWERSa 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 _____. - ANSWERSSpina bifida Trousseau's sign - ANSWERSarm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia Cause and sign of spina bifida - ANSWERSresults from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.