WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam with Questions and Answers

WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam with Questions and Answers What is Paraphimosis ANSWER foreskin is retracted and can't be moved forward to cover the glans. Can constrict blood flow * surgery must be performed to prevent necrosis. Torsion of testes ANSWER may not have high riding because of spermatic cord twisted What are the main causes of PID ANSWER chlamydia and gonorrhea main causes SX of PID ANSWER low bilateral abdominal pain, sx more likely to develop during or immediately after menstruation, uterine tenderness; increased risk for infertility Describe the clinical manifestations of epiglottitis ANSWER High fever, irritability, sore throat, inspiratory stridor, and severe respiratory distress, also will take a forward leaning position, drooling and dysphagia. Life threatening emergency. **DO NOT examine the airway/throat - could cause laryngospasm and cause respiratory collapse. Most common cause of hypoxemia ANSWER Refers to an abnormal distribution of ventilation and perfusion (V/Q mismatch) - this is the most common cause of hypoxemia. Hypoxemia caused by inadequate ventilation of well perfused areas of the lung (low V/Q) - this type of mismatch is called shunting- occurs in atelectasis (alveoli filled with fluid).