WGU Pathophysiology D236 LATEST
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
2024-2025
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER-T
cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce
antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -
ANSWER-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupt congenital abnormalities? -
ANSWER-Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions
affect wellbeing. - ANSWER-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can
cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
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.
,WGU Pathophysiology D236 LATEST
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
2024-2025
DKA - ANSWER-increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - ANSWER-retain H
and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
ANSWER-Potassium
West Nile Virus - ANSWER-Transmitted through the bite of an
infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - ANSWER-Tick-borne disease caused by the
spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - ANSWER-a febrile upper respiratory
illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red,
flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
,WGU Pathophysiology D236 LATEST
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
2024-2025
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with
. - ANSWER-Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - ANSWER-arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - ANSWER-results from failure of
neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - ANSWER-males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ANSWER-ND-PAE,
decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - ANSWER-Connective-
RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - ANSWER-Inflammatory disorder characterized
by joint pain and butterfly rash
, WGU Pathophysiology D236 LATEST
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
2024-2025
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.
dermatitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the skin
eczema - ANSWER-noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease
characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - ANSWER-sore caused by lying down for long
periods of time
Fungal infections - ANSWER-superficial, localized skin conditions
or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
2024-2025
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER-T
cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce
antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -
ANSWER-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupt congenital abnormalities? -
ANSWER-Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions
affect wellbeing. - ANSWER-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can
cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
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.
,WGU Pathophysiology D236 LATEST
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
2024-2025
DKA - ANSWER-increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - ANSWER-retain H
and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
ANSWER-Potassium
West Nile Virus - ANSWER-Transmitted through the bite of an
infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - ANSWER-Tick-borne disease caused by the
spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - ANSWER-a febrile upper respiratory
illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red,
flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
,WGU Pathophysiology D236 LATEST
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
2024-2025
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with
. - ANSWER-Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - ANSWER-arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - ANSWER-results from failure of
neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - ANSWER-males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ANSWER-ND-PAE,
decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - ANSWER-Connective-
RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - ANSWER-Inflammatory disorder characterized
by joint pain and butterfly rash
, WGU Pathophysiology D236 LATEST
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
2024-2025
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.
dermatitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the skin
eczema - ANSWER-noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease
characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - ANSWER-sore caused by lying down for long
periods of time
Fungal infections - ANSWER-superficial, localized skin conditions
or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
