WGU C805 – Pathophysiology
Exam Questions and Answers
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Hemiplegia - CORRECT ANSWER-paralysis of one side of the body, typically as
the result of a stroke; also called unilateral paralysis
CT or MRI scans. Treatment can be physical rehab, and stem cell
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia - CORRECT ANSWER-paralysis
para - below hips
quad - all four limbs
Caused by spinal cord injuries.
Meningnitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammation of meninges (three layer tissue)
surrounding the brain. Bacterial or viral. Symptoms are similar to influenza.
Corticosteroids usually given. Can have lasting neurological damage.
peripheral neuropathy - CORRECT ANSWER-a painful condition of the nerves
of the hands and feet due to damage to the peripheral nerves; also known as
, peripheral neuritis. Toxins/infections must be treated. Immediate intervention
along with physical therapy.
Bell palsy - CORRECT ANSWER-paralysis on one side of the face due to
disruption of 7th cranial nerve, likely caused by a viral infection. Medications and
anti-inflammatory meds can be prescribed.
cerebrovascular accident - CORRECT ANSWER-disruption in the normal blood
supply to the brain; stroke. Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Drug therapy,
anticoagulant, or brain surgery if clots need to be removed.
transiet ischemic attack - CORRECT ANSWER-temporary interruption in the
blood supply to the brain, or little strokes. Treatment is to prevent future TIA and
stroke.
cerebral aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER-the widening or abnormal dilation of a
blood vessel in the brain.
S&S: Severe headache, blurred vision, nausea, dilated pupils. CT scan, MRI, and
EEG to diagnose.
Treatment can be surgery, or endovascular coiling.
Epilepsy - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic brain disorder characterized by
recurrent seizure activity.
Anticonvulsant drugs may be used. Prognosis can be good.
Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
Hemiplegia - CORRECT ANSWER-paralysis of one side of the body, typically as
the result of a stroke; also called unilateral paralysis
CT or MRI scans. Treatment can be physical rehab, and stem cell
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia - CORRECT ANSWER-paralysis
para - below hips
quad - all four limbs
Caused by spinal cord injuries.
Meningnitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammation of meninges (three layer tissue)
surrounding the brain. Bacterial or viral. Symptoms are similar to influenza.
Corticosteroids usually given. Can have lasting neurological damage.
peripheral neuropathy - CORRECT ANSWER-a painful condition of the nerves
of the hands and feet due to damage to the peripheral nerves; also known as
, peripheral neuritis. Toxins/infections must be treated. Immediate intervention
along with physical therapy.
Bell palsy - CORRECT ANSWER-paralysis on one side of the face due to
disruption of 7th cranial nerve, likely caused by a viral infection. Medications and
anti-inflammatory meds can be prescribed.
cerebrovascular accident - CORRECT ANSWER-disruption in the normal blood
supply to the brain; stroke. Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Drug therapy,
anticoagulant, or brain surgery if clots need to be removed.
transiet ischemic attack - CORRECT ANSWER-temporary interruption in the
blood supply to the brain, or little strokes. Treatment is to prevent future TIA and
stroke.
cerebral aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER-the widening or abnormal dilation of a
blood vessel in the brain.
S&S: Severe headache, blurred vision, nausea, dilated pupils. CT scan, MRI, and
EEG to diagnose.
Treatment can be surgery, or endovascular coiling.
Epilepsy - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic brain disorder characterized by
recurrent seizure activity.
Anticonvulsant drugs may be used. Prognosis can be good.
