WGU D236 Pathophysiology
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1. What is accomplished by diffu- Movement of molecules from an area of higher concen-
sion? tration to an area of lower concentration.
2. What causes osmotic diarrhea? Non-absorbable substances in the intestine drawing wa-
ter into the bowel
3. What is BNP? B-type natriuretic peptide, a marker used to diagnose
heart failure.
4. What is pleural effusion? An accumulation of fluid in the pleural space around the
lungs.
5. If a patient's ABG shows pH at Respiratory acidosis.
7.29, bicarb= 25, and PaCO2 of 55,
what diagnosis is consistent with
these lab values?
6. What causes respiratory acidosis? Decreased ventilation causes the lungs to retain carbon
dioxide, which lowers the pH in the blood. This can be
caused by COPD, foreign body obstruction, and severe
asthma.
7. How does the respiratory system By changing the rate and depth of breathing. Increased
compensate for acid-base distur- breathing rate expels CO2 to reduce acidity (compensates
bances? for metabolic acidosis), while decreased breathing rate
retains CO2 to reduce acidity (compensates for metabolic
alkalosis).
8. Name one symptom of acidosis Rapid breathing
9. What term describes a gene Homozygous
when the same allele is inherited
from both parents?
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10. Describe the ICF (intercellular flu- The ICF compartment is the fluid contained within the
id) compartment. cells, making up for about 2/3 of the body's total water
content.
11. What two conditions will cause Severe diarrhea and excessive sweating.
dehydration and increase water
requirements?
12. What are phagocytic cells? Give cells that engulf, ingest, and destroy foreign bodies or
two examples. toxins; examples include macrophages and neutrophils.
13. What is Turner's syndrome? List Turner's syndrome is defined as a complete or partial lack
some signs and symptoms. of an X-chromosome in females. S/S include: hypothy-
roidism, HTN, neck webbing, amenorrhea, short stature,
infertility, vision issues, aortic valve issues.
14. What are two symptoms of Hunt- Lack of control in movement, cognitive decline, depres-
ington's disease? sions, muscle spasticity, speech/swallowing difficulty
15. What three issues would children Cognitive defects, behavioral problems, and physical ab-
with ND-PAE exhibit? normalities.
16. What defines a grade 1 sprain? Mild stretching or slight tear of a ligament with little or no
join instability.
17. What are signs and symptoms of Morning stiffness, swelling, limited ROM, and symmetri-
osteoarthritis? cal joint pain in the hips after physical exertion or during
cold weather. Herberden's and Bouchards nodes noted
on fingers.
18. If a patient has burns covering According to the Rule of Nines, the front of the torso is
the front of the torso, what per- approximately 18%
centage of the BSA is considered
burned?
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1. What is accomplished by diffu- Movement of molecules from an area of higher concen-
sion? tration to an area of lower concentration.
2. What causes osmotic diarrhea? Non-absorbable substances in the intestine drawing wa-
ter into the bowel
3. What is BNP? B-type natriuretic peptide, a marker used to diagnose
heart failure.
4. What is pleural effusion? An accumulation of fluid in the pleural space around the
lungs.
5. If a patient's ABG shows pH at Respiratory acidosis.
7.29, bicarb= 25, and PaCO2 of 55,
what diagnosis is consistent with
these lab values?
6. What causes respiratory acidosis? Decreased ventilation causes the lungs to retain carbon
dioxide, which lowers the pH in the blood. This can be
caused by COPD, foreign body obstruction, and severe
asthma.
7. How does the respiratory system By changing the rate and depth of breathing. Increased
compensate for acid-base distur- breathing rate expels CO2 to reduce acidity (compensates
bances? for metabolic acidosis), while decreased breathing rate
retains CO2 to reduce acidity (compensates for metabolic
alkalosis).
8. Name one symptom of acidosis Rapid breathing
9. What term describes a gene Homozygous
when the same allele is inherited
from both parents?
, WGU D236 Pathophysiology
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10. Describe the ICF (intercellular flu- The ICF compartment is the fluid contained within the
id) compartment. cells, making up for about 2/3 of the body's total water
content.
11. What two conditions will cause Severe diarrhea and excessive sweating.
dehydration and increase water
requirements?
12. What are phagocytic cells? Give cells that engulf, ingest, and destroy foreign bodies or
two examples. toxins; examples include macrophages and neutrophils.
13. What is Turner's syndrome? List Turner's syndrome is defined as a complete or partial lack
some signs and symptoms. of an X-chromosome in females. S/S include: hypothy-
roidism, HTN, neck webbing, amenorrhea, short stature,
infertility, vision issues, aortic valve issues.
14. What are two symptoms of Hunt- Lack of control in movement, cognitive decline, depres-
ington's disease? sions, muscle spasticity, speech/swallowing difficulty
15. What three issues would children Cognitive defects, behavioral problems, and physical ab-
with ND-PAE exhibit? normalities.
16. What defines a grade 1 sprain? Mild stretching or slight tear of a ligament with little or no
join instability.
17. What are signs and symptoms of Morning stiffness, swelling, limited ROM, and symmetri-
osteoarthritis? cal joint pain in the hips after physical exertion or during
cold weather. Herberden's and Bouchards nodes noted
on fingers.
18. If a patient has burns covering According to the Rule of Nines, the front of the torso is
the front of the torso, what per- approximately 18%
centage of the BSA is considered
burned?
