pg. 1 3 3 3 3 WGU D069 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Review - 50 Correctly Answered Questions/ D069 Exam 1 Prep Questions and Correct Answers (Latest 2025-2026)
What happens to the various anion levels in the bloodstream during diabetic ketoacidosis?
Both the anion gap and the HCO – levels increase.Both the anion gap and the HCO – levels decrease.The anion gap level increases, whereas the HCO – level decreases.The anion gap level decreases, whereas the HCO3 – level increases.Correct 2.How do the kidneys compensate for alkalosis?
By retaining more H + and excreting more HCO3 –
By excreting more H + and retaining more HCO3 –
By excreting both more H + and more HCO3 –
By retaining both more H + and more HCO –
Correct 3.A patient presents with altered mental status and decreased fluid intake. The patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Laboratory testing of electrolytes reveals sodium 167 mmol/L and potassium 4.0 mmol/L.
Which electrolyte imbalance is this patient experiencing?
Hypernatremia Hyperkalemia Hyponatremia Hypokalemia Correct 4.What should a healthcare provider recognize as part of a patient’s adaptive immune response to an influenza virus? 1 / 3
pg. 2 Generation of immunoglobulin M (IgM) Increase in white blood cells (WBC) Activation of the complement system Production of cytokines Correct 5.A 54-year-old patient arrives at the emergency department with symptoms of fever, tremors, convulsions, and stupor. The physician also notes several mosquito bites over his upper extremities.
Which infectious disease is described?
West Nile virus Lyme disease Erythema infectiosum H1N1 flu Mistake 6.A health informatics professional is conducting a documentation review of records at the request of the Infection Control Department. The professional is tasked with flagging records of patients with diseases spread by respiratory secretions.What are two diseases that this HIM professional should flag?Choose 2 answers
Varicella Botulism Acute respiratory distress syndrome 2 / 3
pg. 3 Influenza Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Mistake 7.Which type of electrolyte imbalance can lead to Trousseau’s sign?
Hypocalcemia Hypercalcemia Hypokalemia Hyperkalemia Correct 8.Which apparent electrolyte imbalance may result from untreated acidosis?
Hypernatremia Hyponatremia Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia Mistake 9.A patient with chronic hypertension developed enlargement of the left ventricle of the heart.
What is the maladaptive cellular change that occurred in this patient?
Pathological hypertrophy Physiological hypertrophy Metaplasia
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