WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 QUESTIONS
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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"
pg. 1
,Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with .-
CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>arm/carpal spasm
associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>results from
failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>ND-
PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Inflammatory disorder
characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
pg. 2
, Describe Myasthenia Gravis - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>inflammation of the skin
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
pg. 3
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, TEST BANK, AND
EXAM PREP WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
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"
pg. 1
,Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with .-
CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>arm/carpal spasm
associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>results from
failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>ND-
PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Connective- RA,
Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Inflammatory disorder
characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
pg. 2
, Describe Myasthenia Gravis - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>inflammation of the skin
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
pg. 3
