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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
D236 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
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
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin
II > vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve
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sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood
pressure maintained.
DKA - correct answer- increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - correct answer-
retain H and excrete HCO3
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"
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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
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
D236 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
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
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin
II > vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve
,2 | Page
sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood
pressure maintained.
DKA - correct answer- increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - correct answer-
retain H and excrete HCO3
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"
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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
