WGU D115 Unit 6 Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified
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Which statement is true regarding renal blood flow?
No autoregulation is found in renal blood flow.
The kidneys receive 50% of cardiac output.
The kidneys receive 1000-1200 mL of blood per minute.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is not related to renal blood flow.
The kidneys receive almost a quarter of cardiac output.
A patient with untreated strep throat is more likely to have with kidneys
Nephritic syndrome is caused by an antibody/antigen reaction seen after group a-beta
hemolytic strep. Antistreptolysin is produced in the antibody/antigen reaction. You can
use the HAD STREP mnemonic to help you remember:
H = hypertension
A = +ASO (antistreptolysin O)
D = decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
STREP = Streptococcus
Briefly explain why edema occurs with nephritic syndrome.
Inflammation in the nephron causes increased permeability in the nephron.
Describe the pathology of nephrotic syndrome.
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Nephrotic syndrome is caused by damage to the filtering system in the kidney. Massive
amounts of protein are lost in the urine which depletes the blood of albumin. The patient
often presents with frothy urine and anasarca (not hematuria).
Explain why patients with nephrotic syndrome are at high risk for infection.
Nephrotic syndrome is an idiopathic condition often treated with corticosteroids and/or
immunosuppressants. Massive swelling puts skin at risk for breakdown because the
skin becomes friable and fluid filled
What is the two-word technical term for kidney stones?
Renal calculi is the technical term for kidney stones.
Describe what caused the pain that sent this patient to the emergency
department. with renal calculi
At least one of the renal calculi was obstructing the ureter because it was too large to
move easily through the ureter.
List the adverse effects that could arise if a renal calculus completely blocks a
ureter, and briefly explain why.
Hydroureter and hydronephrosis could occur because the kidney continues to produce
urine even if the ureter is blocked. The blockage would cause urine to accumulate,
dilating the ureter first, and then the renal pelvis. This leads to a buildup of waste
products in the body and can lead to kidney injury.
Explain why it is important for the patient to learn to increase her fluid intake to 8-
10 glasses of fluid per day. with renal calculi
Drinking 8-10 glasses of fluid per day will keep her urine dilute, which will help keep
renal calculi from forming and will help move stones along the passageway to excretion
should they recur.
, Produced in the mouth and breaks down starch
Amylase
Produced in the stomach and breaks down protiens
pepsin
Produced by the pancreas and breaks down triglycerides
lipase
Describe how you would educate a hospice patient concerning anticipated 24-
hour output of his or her biliary drainage tube.
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It is typical to expect 700-1200 cc of biliary output in a 24-hour period, though each
patient is an individual and a hospice patient may have a personal norm that is different
from the standard health individual. Biliary drainage tube output can be used to
calculate fluid lost for hydration purposes.
Are the patient's symptoms of dysphagia, dyspepsia, and regurgitation specific to
GERD? Why or why not?
Dysphagia, dyspepsia, and regurgitation are not specific to GERD. They can occur in
achalasia, GERD, hiatal hernia, and other disorders. Achalasia is not as common as H-
pylori infection, which also causes GERD symptoms. H-pylori infection should be ruled
out for patients presenting with these three symptoms.
describe the danger of untreated GERD.
Repeated irritation of the distal esophagus by gastric acid can cause the dysplastic
changes of Barrett esophagus, which is an important risk factor for esophageal cancer.
A patient has localized and has intense abdominal pain that lateralizes. In order to
move forward with your assessment, you consider the types of pain.
Which type of pain is this patient most likely experiencing?
Referred
Parietal
Phantom
Visceral
Parietal pain is caused by a stimulus in the parietal peritoneum. The nerves in the
parietal peritoneum are made up of A-delta fibers. These fibers travel to the spinal cord
and correspond with the skin dermatomes T6 and L1. This produces localized and
intense pain that lateralizes because the parietal peritoneum is innervated from only one
side of the nervous system at a time.
Describe how obesity contributes to GERD.
Obesity increases intra-abdominal pressure, which predisposes the patient to reflux
through the lower esophageal sphincter.
What are three characteristics of celiac disease?
Deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins
Constipation as an early indicator
Anemia
Dark, foul-smelling stools
Diminished growth
Vitamin deficiencies can be present with celiac disease because the intestinal villi are
damaged and stunted, which leads to less absorption. Anemia of chronic disease and/or
poor iron absorption can also be seen with celiac disease. If someone with celiac
Answers)
Which statement is true regarding renal blood flow?
No autoregulation is found in renal blood flow.
The kidneys receive 50% of cardiac output.
The kidneys receive 1000-1200 mL of blood per minute.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is not related to renal blood flow.
The kidneys receive almost a quarter of cardiac output.
A patient with untreated strep throat is more likely to have with kidneys
Nephritic syndrome is caused by an antibody/antigen reaction seen after group a-beta
hemolytic strep. Antistreptolysin is produced in the antibody/antigen reaction. You can
use the HAD STREP mnemonic to help you remember:
H = hypertension
A = +ASO (antistreptolysin O)
D = decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
STREP = Streptococcus
Briefly explain why edema occurs with nephritic syndrome.
Inflammation in the nephron causes increased permeability in the nephron.
Describe the pathology of nephrotic syndrome.
Submit and Compare, displayed below
Nephrotic syndrome is caused by damage to the filtering system in the kidney. Massive
amounts of protein are lost in the urine which depletes the blood of albumin. The patient
often presents with frothy urine and anasarca (not hematuria).
Explain why patients with nephrotic syndrome are at high risk for infection.
Nephrotic syndrome is an idiopathic condition often treated with corticosteroids and/or
immunosuppressants. Massive swelling puts skin at risk for breakdown because the
skin becomes friable and fluid filled
What is the two-word technical term for kidney stones?
Renal calculi is the technical term for kidney stones.
Describe what caused the pain that sent this patient to the emergency
department. with renal calculi
At least one of the renal calculi was obstructing the ureter because it was too large to
move easily through the ureter.
List the adverse effects that could arise if a renal calculus completely blocks a
ureter, and briefly explain why.
Hydroureter and hydronephrosis could occur because the kidney continues to produce
urine even if the ureter is blocked. The blockage would cause urine to accumulate,
dilating the ureter first, and then the renal pelvis. This leads to a buildup of waste
products in the body and can lead to kidney injury.
Explain why it is important for the patient to learn to increase her fluid intake to 8-
10 glasses of fluid per day. with renal calculi
Drinking 8-10 glasses of fluid per day will keep her urine dilute, which will help keep
renal calculi from forming and will help move stones along the passageway to excretion
should they recur.
, Produced in the mouth and breaks down starch
Amylase
Produced in the stomach and breaks down protiens
pepsin
Produced by the pancreas and breaks down triglycerides
lipase
Describe how you would educate a hospice patient concerning anticipated 24-
hour output of his or her biliary drainage tube.
Submit and Compare, displayed below
It is typical to expect 700-1200 cc of biliary output in a 24-hour period, though each
patient is an individual and a hospice patient may have a personal norm that is different
from the standard health individual. Biliary drainage tube output can be used to
calculate fluid lost for hydration purposes.
Are the patient's symptoms of dysphagia, dyspepsia, and regurgitation specific to
GERD? Why or why not?
Dysphagia, dyspepsia, and regurgitation are not specific to GERD. They can occur in
achalasia, GERD, hiatal hernia, and other disorders. Achalasia is not as common as H-
pylori infection, which also causes GERD symptoms. H-pylori infection should be ruled
out for patients presenting with these three symptoms.
describe the danger of untreated GERD.
Repeated irritation of the distal esophagus by gastric acid can cause the dysplastic
changes of Barrett esophagus, which is an important risk factor for esophageal cancer.
A patient has localized and has intense abdominal pain that lateralizes. In order to
move forward with your assessment, you consider the types of pain.
Which type of pain is this patient most likely experiencing?
Referred
Parietal
Phantom
Visceral
Parietal pain is caused by a stimulus in the parietal peritoneum. The nerves in the
parietal peritoneum are made up of A-delta fibers. These fibers travel to the spinal cord
and correspond with the skin dermatomes T6 and L1. This produces localized and
intense pain that lateralizes because the parietal peritoneum is innervated from only one
side of the nervous system at a time.
Describe how obesity contributes to GERD.
Obesity increases intra-abdominal pressure, which predisposes the patient to reflux
through the lower esophageal sphincter.
What are three characteristics of celiac disease?
Deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins
Constipation as an early indicator
Anemia
Dark, foul-smelling stools
Diminished growth
Vitamin deficiencies can be present with celiac disease because the intestinal villi are
damaged and stunted, which leads to less absorption. Anemia of chronic disease and/or
poor iron absorption can also be seen with celiac disease. If someone with celiac
