WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Paget disease - ANSWER-Chronic inflammation of bones, resulting in thickening and
softening of bones, that can occur in any bone but most commonly affects the long
bones of the legs, the lower spine, the pelvis, and the skull
communiuted fracture - ANSWER-splintered into many pieces
Three types of skin cancer - ANSWER-1. Basal cell carcinoma
2. Squamous cell carcinoma
3. Melanoma
basal cell carcinoma - ANSWER-Most common and least severe type of skin cancer;
often characterized by light or pearly nodules. Rarely metastasize, most common on
face due to sun exposure
squamous cell carcinoma - ANSWER-Type of skin cancer more serious than basal
cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red crusted papules or firm nodules.
Melanoma - ANSWER-The most serious form of skin cancer, caucasian males at
highest risk, usually black or brown lesion
consequences when integumentary system is disrupted - ANSWER-impaired
immunity
types of burns - ANSWER-Superficial (1st degree) - red/painful
Partial-thickness (2nd degree) -wet/pink/painful
Full-thickness (3rd degree) -white/swollen/no pain
Viltigo - ANSWER-localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white
patches
ischemic CVA vs hemorrhagic CVA - ANSWER-ischemic - clot vs hemorrhagic -
blood
subdural hematoma - ANSWER-collection of blood under the dura mater
Alzheimer's disease vs parkinson's disease - ANSWER-Alz - affects language and
memory
Park - affects all executive functioning
Huntington's disease - ANSWER-Genetic disorder that causes progressive
deterioration of brain cells. caused by a dominant allele. symptoms do not appear
until about the age of 30. involves involuntary muscle movement
, Sclerosis - ANSWER-abnormal condition of hardening
disorders that cause vision loss - ANSWER-glaucoma - loss of pheripheral vision,
cataracts - cloudy vision, retinal detachment - floaters, flashes, curtain vision
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
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
benign neoplasm - ANSWER-noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm - ANSWER-uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders,
spreads
Osteoporosis - ANSWER-The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the
bones to become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.
osteomalacia - ANSWER-disease marked by softening of the bone caused by
calcium and vitamin D deficiency
myoglobin - ANSWER-red pigment that stores oxygen in muscle cells
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Paget disease - ANSWER-Chronic inflammation of bones, resulting in thickening and
softening of bones, that can occur in any bone but most commonly affects the long
bones of the legs, the lower spine, the pelvis, and the skull
communiuted fracture - ANSWER-splintered into many pieces
Three types of skin cancer - ANSWER-1. Basal cell carcinoma
2. Squamous cell carcinoma
3. Melanoma
basal cell carcinoma - ANSWER-Most common and least severe type of skin cancer;
often characterized by light or pearly nodules. Rarely metastasize, most common on
face due to sun exposure
squamous cell carcinoma - ANSWER-Type of skin cancer more serious than basal
cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red crusted papules or firm nodules.
Melanoma - ANSWER-The most serious form of skin cancer, caucasian males at
highest risk, usually black or brown lesion
consequences when integumentary system is disrupted - ANSWER-impaired
immunity
types of burns - ANSWER-Superficial (1st degree) - red/painful
Partial-thickness (2nd degree) -wet/pink/painful
Full-thickness (3rd degree) -white/swollen/no pain
Viltigo - ANSWER-localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white
patches
ischemic CVA vs hemorrhagic CVA - ANSWER-ischemic - clot vs hemorrhagic -
blood
subdural hematoma - ANSWER-collection of blood under the dura mater
Alzheimer's disease vs parkinson's disease - ANSWER-Alz - affects language and
memory
Park - affects all executive functioning
Huntington's disease - ANSWER-Genetic disorder that causes progressive
deterioration of brain cells. caused by a dominant allele. symptoms do not appear
until about the age of 30. involves involuntary muscle movement
, Sclerosis - ANSWER-abnormal condition of hardening
disorders that cause vision loss - ANSWER-glaucoma - loss of pheripheral vision,
cataracts - cloudy vision, retinal detachment - floaters, flashes, curtain vision
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
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
benign neoplasm - ANSWER-noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm - ANSWER-uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders,
spreads
Osteoporosis - ANSWER-The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the
bones to become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.
osteomalacia - ANSWER-disease marked by softening of the bone caused by
calcium and vitamin D deficiency
myoglobin - ANSWER-red pigment that stores oxygen in muscle cells
