WGU D115 Final Exam Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam | Answered and Graded A+ | Latest 2024/2025
0 view 0 purchase
Course
WGU D115
Institution
WGU D115
WGU D115 Final Exam Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam | Answered and Graded A+ | Latest 2024/2025
WGU D115 Final Exam Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam | Answered and Graded A+ | Latest 2024/2025
WGU D115 Final Exam Advanced Pathophysiol...
WGU D115 Final Exam Advanced
Pathophysiology for the Advanced
Practice Nurse Exam | Answered and
Graded A+ | Latest 2024/2025
A patient has pulmonary edema.
Which condition should the healthcare professional assess the
patient for as the priority?
- Correct Answer - Left-sided heart failure is most important to
determine because it dictates diagnosis and treatment of
pulmonary edema.
Describe the clinical manifestations of epiglottitis
- Correct Answer - High fever, irritability, sore throat, inspiratory
stridor, and severe respiratory distress, also will take a forward
leaning position, drooling and dysphagia. Life threatening
emergency. **DO NOT examine the airway/throat - could cause
laryngospasm and cause respiratory collapse.
,Most common cause of hypoxemia
- Correct Answer - Refers to an abnormal distribution of
ventilation and perfusion (V/Q mismatch) - this is the most
common cause of hypoxemia. Hypoxemia caused by inadequate
ventilation of well perfused areas of the lung (low V/Q) - this type
of mismatch is called shunting- occurs in atelectasis (alveoli filled
with fluid).
Hypoxemia caused by poor perfusion of well-ventilated portions
of the lung (high V/Q), resulting in wasted ventilation- most
common cause (PE impairs blood flow to a segment of the lung).
Clinical manifestations of squamous cell carcinoma
,- Correct Answer - Squamous cell carcinoma- slow growth-
located centrally near hila and projects into bronchi - non-
productive cough, airway obstruction, hypercalcemia, hemoptysis
Signs and symptoms of an ACUTE asthma attack
- Correct Answer - coughing, wheezing- expiratory wheezes
often described as high pitched and musical.
Describe the pathological process that leads to pulmonary
edema.
- Correct Answer - Valvular dysfunction, CAD, Left ventricular
dysfunction, causes increase in left atrial pressure, causing
increase in pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure. Most
common cause of pulmonary edema is left sided heart disease.
Most common cause of pulmonary edema
- Correct Answer - left sided heart disease
ARDS can trigger... - Correct Answer - severe pulmonary edema
due to damaging the capillary membrane.
, What is the most common sign of upper airway obstruction -
Correct Answer - Stridor. Stridor is a high pitched harsh,
vibratory sound with inspiration of variable pitch caused by
turbulent flow through the partially obstructed airway -
What is the first sign of puberty in girls? - Correct Answer -
Breast buds are the first sign of puberty in girls, and they begin
when estradiol secretions occur, typically from ages eight to nine
in the United States.
What are two common clinical manifestations of endometriosis? -
Correct Answer - Irregular menses and hormonal fluctuations
are thought to contribute to infertility. Dysmenorrhea, or painful
periods, are the hallmark finding in endometriosis. It is the
hormones that interact with the endometrial tissue (that can be in
the uterus or migrate elsewhere in both women and men) that
cause the pain of endometriosis. One treatment for the pain of
endometriosis is to prevent menses. Men can have endometriosis
as well.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller nursehailey. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
