WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 EXPECTED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Describe how your body re-sponds to an infection.
ANSWER
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Question 2.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
ANSWER
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
Question 3.
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
ANSWER
Alterations of DNA
Question 4.
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
ANSWER
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Question 5.
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.
,Question 6.
DKA
ANSWER
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Question 7.
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
ANSWER
retain H and excrete HCO3
Question 8.
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
ANSWER
Potassium
Question 9.
West Nile Virus
ANSWER
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Question 10.
Lyme disease
ANSWER
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Question 11.
Erythema infectiosum
ANSWER
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed
cheeks, "fifth disease"
, Question 12.
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
ANSWER
Spina bifida
Question 13.
Trousseau's sign
ANSWER
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Question 14.
Cause and sign of spina bifida
ANSWER
results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
Question 15.
hemophilia is more common in
ANSWER
males
Question 16.
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
ANSWER
i. ND-PAE
ii. decreased brain function
iii. FAS
Question 17.
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
ANSWER
i. Connective- RA
ii. Scleroderma
iii. Lupus Muscle - MS
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Describe how your body re-sponds to an infection.
ANSWER
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Question 2.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
ANSWER
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
Question 3.
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
ANSWER
Alterations of DNA
Question 4.
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
ANSWER
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Question 5.
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.
,Question 6.
DKA
ANSWER
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Question 7.
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
ANSWER
retain H and excrete HCO3
Question 8.
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
ANSWER
Potassium
Question 9.
West Nile Virus
ANSWER
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Question 10.
Lyme disease
ANSWER
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Question 11.
Erythema infectiosum
ANSWER
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed
cheeks, "fifth disease"
, Question 12.
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
ANSWER
Spina bifida
Question 13.
Trousseau's sign
ANSWER
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Question 14.
Cause and sign of spina bifida
ANSWER
results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
Question 15.
hemophilia is more common in
ANSWER
males
Question 16.
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
ANSWER
i. ND-PAE
ii. decreased brain function
iii. FAS
Question 17.
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
ANSWER
i. Connective- RA
ii. Scleroderma
iii. Lupus Muscle - MS
