(WGU-D236)-Objective-Assessment-Pathophysiology-Exam-(2023/-2024-
Update)-Questions-and-Verified-Answers|-A+
1. Describe-how-your-body-responds-to-an-infection.---CORRECT-ANSWER-
T-cells-produce-cytokines,-which-stimulate-B-cells.-B-cells-produce-antibodies.
2. Identify-role-of-DNA-changes-in-congenital-abnormalities.---CORRECT-
ANSWER-Mutations-in-genes-or-chromosomal-abnormalities
3. How-does-development-disrupts-congenital-abnormalities?---CORRECT-
ANSWER-Alterations-of-DNA
4. Describes-factors-that-disrupt-homeostasis-and-how-disruptions-affect-
wellbeing.---CORRECT-ANSWER-(ex)-Fluid-and-electrolyte-shifts-can-cause-
n/v-or-dysrhythmias.
5. Explain-RAAS---CORRECT-ANSWER-Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system
------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.
6. DKA---CORRECT-ANSWER-increased-anion-gap,-decreased-HCO3
7. How-do-kidneys-compensate-for-alkalosis---CORRECT-ANSWER-retain-H-
and-excrete-HCO3
8. Untreated-acidosis-leads-to-an-increase-in-which-electrolyte?---CORRECT-
ANSWER-Potassium
9. West-Nile-Virus---CORRECT-ANSWER-Transmitted-through-the-bite-of-an-
infected-mosquito.-Severe-signs-and-symptoms;-high-fever,-headache-and-stiff-
neck
10. Lyme-disease---CORRECT-ANSWER-Tick-borne-disease-caused-by-the-
spirochete-Borrelia-burgdorferi.
11. Erythema-infectiosum---CORRECT-ANSWER-a-febrile-upper-respiratory-
illness-in-a-child-followed-by-the-sudden-appearance-of-red,-flushed-cheeks,-
"fifth-disease"
, 12. Obesity-ad-diabetes-are-risk-factors-for-having-a-child-with-_____.---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Spina-bifida
13. Trousseau's-sign---CORRECT-ANSWER-arm/carpal-spasm-associated-with-
hypocalcemia
14. Cause-and-sign-of-spina-bifida---CORRECT-ANSWER-results-from-failure-of-
neural-tube-to-close.-sign---fluid-filled-sac-on-lower-back.
15. hemophilia-is-more-common-in---CORRECT-ANSWER-males
16. Prenatal-exposure-to-alcohol-includes---CORRECT-ANSWER-ND-PAE,-
decreased-brain-function,-FAS
17. Connective-vs-muscle-tissue-disorders---CORRECT-ANSWER-Connective--
RA,-Scleroderma,-Lupus
Muscle---MS,-Muscular-dystrophy,-Myasthenia-Gravia
18. Describe-Lupus---CORRECT-ANSWER-Inflammatory-disorder-characterized-
by-joint-pain-and-butterfly-rash
19. Describe-Myasthenia-Gravis---CORRECT-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.
20. dermatitis---CORRECT-ANSWER-inflammation-of-the-skin
21. eczema---CORRECT-ANSWER-noninfectious,-inflammatory-skin-disease-
characterized-by-redness,-blisters,-scabs,-and-itching
22. decubitus-ulcer---CORRECT-ANSWER-sore-caused-by-lying-down-for-long-
periods-of-time
23. Fungal-infections---CORRECT-ANSWER-superficial,-localized-skin-conditions-
or-deep-tissue-infections-caused-by-exposure-to-spores.-May-or-may-not-be-
transmitted
24. benign-neoplasm---CORRECT-ANSWER-noncancerous-growths,-stationary,-
distinct-borders
Update)-Questions-and-Verified-Answers|-A+
1. Describe-how-your-body-responds-to-an-infection.---CORRECT-ANSWER-
T-cells-produce-cytokines,-which-stimulate-B-cells.-B-cells-produce-antibodies.
2. Identify-role-of-DNA-changes-in-congenital-abnormalities.---CORRECT-
ANSWER-Mutations-in-genes-or-chromosomal-abnormalities
3. How-does-development-disrupts-congenital-abnormalities?---CORRECT-
ANSWER-Alterations-of-DNA
4. Describes-factors-that-disrupt-homeostasis-and-how-disruptions-affect-
wellbeing.---CORRECT-ANSWER-(ex)-Fluid-and-electrolyte-shifts-can-cause-
n/v-or-dysrhythmias.
5. Explain-RAAS---CORRECT-ANSWER-Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system
------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.
6. DKA---CORRECT-ANSWER-increased-anion-gap,-decreased-HCO3
7. How-do-kidneys-compensate-for-alkalosis---CORRECT-ANSWER-retain-H-
and-excrete-HCO3
8. Untreated-acidosis-leads-to-an-increase-in-which-electrolyte?---CORRECT-
ANSWER-Potassium
9. West-Nile-Virus---CORRECT-ANSWER-Transmitted-through-the-bite-of-an-
infected-mosquito.-Severe-signs-and-symptoms;-high-fever,-headache-and-stiff-
neck
10. Lyme-disease---CORRECT-ANSWER-Tick-borne-disease-caused-by-the-
spirochete-Borrelia-burgdorferi.
11. Erythema-infectiosum---CORRECT-ANSWER-a-febrile-upper-respiratory-
illness-in-a-child-followed-by-the-sudden-appearance-of-red,-flushed-cheeks,-
"fifth-disease"
, 12. Obesity-ad-diabetes-are-risk-factors-for-having-a-child-with-_____.---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Spina-bifida
13. Trousseau's-sign---CORRECT-ANSWER-arm/carpal-spasm-associated-with-
hypocalcemia
14. Cause-and-sign-of-spina-bifida---CORRECT-ANSWER-results-from-failure-of-
neural-tube-to-close.-sign---fluid-filled-sac-on-lower-back.
15. hemophilia-is-more-common-in---CORRECT-ANSWER-males
16. Prenatal-exposure-to-alcohol-includes---CORRECT-ANSWER-ND-PAE,-
decreased-brain-function,-FAS
17. Connective-vs-muscle-tissue-disorders---CORRECT-ANSWER-Connective--
RA,-Scleroderma,-Lupus
Muscle---MS,-Muscular-dystrophy,-Myasthenia-Gravia
18. Describe-Lupus---CORRECT-ANSWER-Inflammatory-disorder-characterized-
by-joint-pain-and-butterfly-rash
19. Describe-Myasthenia-Gravis---CORRECT-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.
20. dermatitis---CORRECT-ANSWER-inflammation-of-the-skin
21. eczema---CORRECT-ANSWER-noninfectious,-inflammatory-skin-disease-
characterized-by-redness,-blisters,-scabs,-and-itching
22. decubitus-ulcer---CORRECT-ANSWER-sore-caused-by-lying-down-for-long-
periods-of-time
23. Fungal-infections---CORRECT-ANSWER-superficial,-localized-skin-conditions-
or-deep-tissue-infections-caused-by-exposure-to-spores.-May-or-may-not-be-
transmitted
24. benign-neoplasm---CORRECT-ANSWER-noncancerous-growths,-stationary,-
distinct-borders
