PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WGU D236 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023
Hodgkin's lymphoma - ANSWER: *pain in neck after drinking alcohol
painless swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin.
if lymph nodes were to be swollen and sitting on top of the superior vena cava what
would the symptoms be? - ANSWER: swelling of the face, neck, upper body
lymphedema - ANSWER: swelling or accumulation of the fluid due to blockage in the
lymphatic system often seen in pt who had them removed or cancer pt.
*due to blockage
lymphadenitis - ANSWER: enlargement in one or more lymph nodes usually due to
infection *cellulitis-painful
lymphadenopathy - ANSWER: enlarged lymph nodes that become *palpable and
tender
a patient was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. what type of cells does the
provider know is a cancer of? - ANSWER: lymphocytes
know the values of
*Ph
*PCO2
*HCO3 - ANSWER: 7.35-745
35-45
22-26
what is R.O.ME. - ANSWER: Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal
pressure that is due to albumin in the bloodstream - ANSWER: oncotic
difference between children and adult immunity - ANSWER: Native T Cells
respiratory acidosis causes - ANSWER: CO2 high PH low
CNS depression
COPD
*hypoventilation
respiratory acidosis treatment - ANSWER: improve ventilation (intubation)
admin bicarb
respiratory alkalosis causes - ANSWER: CO2 low, PH high
hyperventilation
, hypoxemia
respiratory alkalosis treatment - ANSWER: CO2 rebreather mask
metabolic acidosis causes - ANSWER: PH Low, due to HCO3 low <22
*DKA,
severe diarrhea, renal failure, shock
metabolic acidosis treatment - ANSWER: sodium bicarb
metabolic alkalosis causes - ANSWER: PH high due to HCO3 high >26
excessive vomiting
metabolic alkalosis treatment - ANSWER: electrolyte and fluid replacement
*administer vomiting meds
what happens to dehydrated pts? - ANSWER: ADH levels are high and RAAS is
activated
dehydration /fluid deficit s/s - ANSWER: *headache, dizziness, weakness, confusion,
bad breath, dry mouth, dark urine
hypoventilation - ANSWER: the body's carbon dioxide level rises causing the build up
of acid and too little oxygen.
*respiratory acidosis
*equilibrium shift to right
*HCO3 high
*PH low
hyperventilation - ANSWER: exhale too much carbon dioxide as a result carbon
dioxide concentration in the blood is reduced and bicarb acid equilibrium shifts to
the left
*respiratory alkalosis
*HCO3 low
*PH high
Hemodyalysis - ANSWER: takes blood out of the body via a PIV and puts it back into
the body through a central line
*4-6 hours a few times per week
*artificial Kidney
CRRT - ANSWER: cleanses blood in a 24 hour cycle
peritoneal dialysis - ANSWER: does not use a machine but injects a solution of water
and glucose into the abdominal cavity
100% CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023
Hodgkin's lymphoma - ANSWER: *pain in neck after drinking alcohol
painless swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin.
if lymph nodes were to be swollen and sitting on top of the superior vena cava what
would the symptoms be? - ANSWER: swelling of the face, neck, upper body
lymphedema - ANSWER: swelling or accumulation of the fluid due to blockage in the
lymphatic system often seen in pt who had them removed or cancer pt.
*due to blockage
lymphadenitis - ANSWER: enlargement in one or more lymph nodes usually due to
infection *cellulitis-painful
lymphadenopathy - ANSWER: enlarged lymph nodes that become *palpable and
tender
a patient was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. what type of cells does the
provider know is a cancer of? - ANSWER: lymphocytes
know the values of
*Ph
*PCO2
*HCO3 - ANSWER: 7.35-745
35-45
22-26
what is R.O.ME. - ANSWER: Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal
pressure that is due to albumin in the bloodstream - ANSWER: oncotic
difference between children and adult immunity - ANSWER: Native T Cells
respiratory acidosis causes - ANSWER: CO2 high PH low
CNS depression
COPD
*hypoventilation
respiratory acidosis treatment - ANSWER: improve ventilation (intubation)
admin bicarb
respiratory alkalosis causes - ANSWER: CO2 low, PH high
hyperventilation
, hypoxemia
respiratory alkalosis treatment - ANSWER: CO2 rebreather mask
metabolic acidosis causes - ANSWER: PH Low, due to HCO3 low <22
*DKA,
severe diarrhea, renal failure, shock
metabolic acidosis treatment - ANSWER: sodium bicarb
metabolic alkalosis causes - ANSWER: PH high due to HCO3 high >26
excessive vomiting
metabolic alkalosis treatment - ANSWER: electrolyte and fluid replacement
*administer vomiting meds
what happens to dehydrated pts? - ANSWER: ADH levels are high and RAAS is
activated
dehydration /fluid deficit s/s - ANSWER: *headache, dizziness, weakness, confusion,
bad breath, dry mouth, dark urine
hypoventilation - ANSWER: the body's carbon dioxide level rises causing the build up
of acid and too little oxygen.
*respiratory acidosis
*equilibrium shift to right
*HCO3 high
*PH low
hyperventilation - ANSWER: exhale too much carbon dioxide as a result carbon
dioxide concentration in the blood is reduced and bicarb acid equilibrium shifts to
the left
*respiratory alkalosis
*HCO3 low
*PH high
Hemodyalysis - ANSWER: takes blood out of the body via a PIV and puts it back into
the body through a central line
*4-6 hours a few times per week
*artificial Kidney
CRRT - ANSWER: cleanses blood in a 24 hour cycle
peritoneal dialysis - ANSWER: does not use a machine but injects a solution of water
and glucose into the abdominal cavity
