WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam 150 Questions
with Verified Answers
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. -
CORRECT ANSWER Describe how your body responds to an infection.
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities - CORRECT ANSWER Identify
role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Alterations of DNA - CORRECT ANSWER How does development disrupts
congenital abnormalities?
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. - CORRECT
ANSWER Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing.
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. - CORRECT ANSWER
Explain RAAS
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 - CORRECT ANSWER DKA
,retain H and excrete HCO3 - CORRECT ANSWER How do kidneys compensate for
alkalosis
Potassium - CORRECT ANSWER Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which
electrolyte?
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and
symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck - CORRECT ANSWER West Nile
Virus
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. - CORRECT
ANSWER Lyme disease
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of
red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" - CORRECT ANSWER Erythema infectiosum
Spina bifida - CORRECT ANSWER Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a
child with _____.
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER Trousseau's
sign
results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back. -
CORRECT ANSWER Cause and sign of spina bifida
males - CORRECT ANSWER hemophilia is more common in
, ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS - CORRECT ANSWER Prenatal exposure to
alcohol includes
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia - CORRECT ANSWER
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash - CORRECT
ANSWER Describe Lupus
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Describe Myasthenia
Gravis
inflammation of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER dermatitis
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs,
and itching - CORRECT ANSWER eczema
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time - CORRECT ANSWER decubitus
ulcer
superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure
to spores
with Verified Answers
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. -
CORRECT ANSWER Describe how your body responds to an infection.
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities - CORRECT ANSWER Identify
role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Alterations of DNA - CORRECT ANSWER How does development disrupts
congenital abnormalities?
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. - CORRECT
ANSWER Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing.
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. - CORRECT ANSWER
Explain RAAS
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 - CORRECT ANSWER DKA
,retain H and excrete HCO3 - CORRECT ANSWER How do kidneys compensate for
alkalosis
Potassium - CORRECT ANSWER Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which
electrolyte?
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and
symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck - CORRECT ANSWER West Nile
Virus
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. - CORRECT
ANSWER Lyme disease
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of
red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" - CORRECT ANSWER Erythema infectiosum
Spina bifida - CORRECT ANSWER Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a
child with _____.
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER Trousseau's
sign
results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back. -
CORRECT ANSWER Cause and sign of spina bifida
males - CORRECT ANSWER hemophilia is more common in
, ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS - CORRECT ANSWER Prenatal exposure to
alcohol includes
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia - CORRECT ANSWER
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash - CORRECT
ANSWER Describe Lupus
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Describe Myasthenia
Gravis
inflammation of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER dermatitis
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs,
and itching - CORRECT ANSWER eczema
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time - CORRECT ANSWER decubitus
ulcer
superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure
to spores
