WGU Pathophysiology D236 UPDATED
EXACT EXAM QUESTIONS NEW
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Question : Describe how your body responds to an infection.
Correct answer: T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B
cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Question : Identify role of DNA changes in congenital
abnormalities.
Correct answer: Mutations in genes or chromosomal
abnormalities
Question : How does development disrupts congenital
abnormalities?
Correct answer: Alterations of DNA
Question : Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how
disruptions affect wellbeing.
Correct answer: (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v
or dysrhythmias.
Question : Explain RAAS
Correct answer: Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
Question : DKA
Correct answer: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
Question : How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
Correct answer: retain H and excrete HCO3
Question : Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which
electrolyte?
Correct answer: Potassium
Question : West Nile Virus
Correct answer: Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Question : Lyme disease
Correct answer: Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
Question : Erythema infectiosum
Correct answer: a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child
followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Question : Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a
child with _____.
Correct answer: Spina bifida
Question : Trousseau's sign
Correct answer: arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Question : Cause and sign of spina bifida
Correct answer: results from failure of neural tube to close.
sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
Question : hemophilia is more common in
Correct answer: males
Question : Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
Correct answer: ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Question : Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Correct answer: Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia