WGU D115 OA ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
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1 erythema 2 decubitus ulcer
3 contusion 4 scleroderma
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,Describe how your body responds T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B
to an infection. cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
congenital abnormalities.
How does development disrupts Alterations of DNA
congenital abnormalities?
Describes factors that disrupt (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
homeostasis and how disruptions dysrhythmias.
affect wellbeing.
Explain RAAS 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 increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for retain H and excrete HCO3
alkalosis
Untreated acidosis leads to an Potassium
increase in which electrolyte?
, West Nile Virus Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum 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 Spina bifida
for having a child with _____.
Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida results from failure of neural tube to close. sign -
fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
includes
Connective vs muscle tissue Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
disorders Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia
Gravia
Describe Lupus Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain
and butterfly rash
EXAM 2025|2026-ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Save
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Choose an answer
1 erythema 2 decubitus ulcer
3 contusion 4 scleroderma
Don't know?
Terms in this set (150)
,Describe how your body responds T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B
to an infection. cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
congenital abnormalities.
How does development disrupts Alterations of DNA
congenital abnormalities?
Describes factors that disrupt (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
homeostasis and how disruptions dysrhythmias.
affect wellbeing.
Explain RAAS 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 increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for retain H and excrete HCO3
alkalosis
Untreated acidosis leads to an Potassium
increase in which electrolyte?
, West Nile Virus Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum 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 Spina bifida
for having a child with _____.
Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida results from failure of neural tube to close. sign -
fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
includes
Connective vs muscle tissue Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
disorders Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia
Gravia
Describe Lupus Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain
and butterfly rash
