WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 EXAM
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⩥ Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. Answer:
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
⩥ How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? Answer:
Alterations of DNA
⩥ Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing. Answer: (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
dysrhythmias.
⩥ Explain RAAS 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 Answer: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
⩥ How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis Answer: retain H and
excrete HCO3
⩥ Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? Answer:
Potassium
⩥ West Nile Virus Answer: Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff
neck
⩥ Lyme disease Answer: Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
⩥ Erythema infectiosum 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 _____.
Answer: Spina bifida
, ⩥ Trousseau's sign Answer: arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
⩥ Cause and sign of spina bifida Answer: results from failure of neural
tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
⩥ hemophilia is more common in Answer: males
⩥ Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes Answer: ND-PAE, decreased
brain function, FAS
⩥ Connective vs muscle tissue disorders Answer: Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
⩥ Describe Lupus Answer: Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint
pain and butterfly rash
⩥ Describe Myasthenia Gravis Answer: 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.
⩥ dermatitis Answer: inflammation of the skin
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100 PERCENT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 LATEST UPDATE
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. Answer:
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
⩥ How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? Answer:
Alterations of DNA
⩥ Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect
wellbeing. Answer: (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
dysrhythmias.
⩥ Explain RAAS 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 Answer: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
⩥ How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis Answer: retain H and
excrete HCO3
⩥ Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? Answer:
Potassium
⩥ West Nile Virus Answer: Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff
neck
⩥ Lyme disease Answer: Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
⩥ Erythema infectiosum 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 _____.
Answer: Spina bifida
, ⩥ Trousseau's sign Answer: arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
⩥ Cause and sign of spina bifida Answer: results from failure of neural
tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
⩥ hemophilia is more common in Answer: males
⩥ Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes Answer: ND-PAE, decreased
brain function, FAS
⩥ Connective vs muscle tissue disorders Answer: Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
⩥ Describe Lupus Answer: Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint
pain and butterfly rash
⩥ Describe Myasthenia Gravis Answer: 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.
⩥ dermatitis Answer: inflammation of the skin
