WGU D236- Pathophysiology PA
What happens to the various anion levels in the bloodstream during diabetic ketoacidosis?
The anion gap level increases, whereas the HCO3- level decreases.
How do the kidneys compensate for alkalosis!
By retaining more H+ and excreting more HCO3-
What is one cause of edema?
Diminished osmotic force created by low numbers of solutes in the bloodstream.
What are two causes of metabolic acidosis due to increased noncarbonic acids?
2 answers.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Lactic acidosis
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? 2 answers.
Varicella
Influenza
What should a healthcare provider recognize as part of a patient's adaptive immune response to
an influenza virus?
Generation of immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Which apparent electrolyte imbalance may result from untreated acidosis?
Hyperkalemia
What describes an antimicrobial peptide?
A chain of amino acids produced by cells in response to pathogenic exposure.
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
Two parents take genetic tests for sickle cell disease. Both parents are heterozygous. What are all
the possible outcomes for their children?
Heterozygous, homozygous normal, or homozygous sickle
A six month old baby is diagnosed with Tay Sachs disease.
Which developmental disruptions are associated with this disorder?
Lethargy, muscle flaccidity, motor coordination impairment, and increasing cognitive
impairment.
Which fracture type is it when there is more than one fracture line, and more than two bone
fragments are shattered or crushed?
Comminuted
What are two characteristics of osteoarthritis as opposed to rheumatoid arthritis?
2 answers
