WGU D236 Objective Assessment
Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | 100% Verified | Grade A+
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
,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 alkalosis
retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
Potassium
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 and diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
Spina bifida
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 includes
ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus
Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis
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.
Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | 100% Verified | Grade A+
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
,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 alkalosis
retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
Potassium
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 and diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
Spina bifida
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 includes
ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus
Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis
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.
