WGU Pathophysiology D236 Exams With Questions And Correct Answer -2024

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct Answer T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct Answer Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct Answer Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - Correct Answer (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. Explain RAAS - Correct 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. DKA - Correct Answer increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - Correct Answer retain H and excrete HCO3 Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - Correct Answer Potassium West Nile Virus - Correct Answer Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck Lyme disease - Correct Answer Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Erythema infectiosum - Correct Answer a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. - Correct Answer Spina bifida