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WGU D115 Unit 7 (Latest 2023_ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
WGU D115 Unit 7 (Latest 2023_ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
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WGU D115 Unit 7 (Latest 2023/ 2024)Advanced Pathophysiology for the
Advanced Practice Nurse| Questions and
Verified Answers|100% Correct
What is needed for osteoclast actiation - ANSWER-RANKL
What leads to primary osteoporosis - ANSWER-alterations in RANKL/OPG
system lead to
dysregulation
Type IX collagen does what - ANSWER-The glue that holds together the type two
collagen acaffold of articular cartliage
osteosarcoma looks like what - ANSWER-most common malignant primary bone
tumor. Has a moth eaten pattern of bone destruction.
Giant cells in myelogenic tumors affect what gender more often -
ANSWER-females
what is the hallmark of the OA process - ANSWER-Loss of proteoglycans from
the articular cartilage
what is chronic fatigue syndrome - ANSWER-(Myalgic encephalomyelitis)- a
debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue,
musculoskeletal pain, cognitive impairment, unrefreshing sleep, impaired
neurologic energy production, and immune impairments.
what layer of the skin has langerhans-cells with dendritic processes and immune
function - ANSWER-epidermis
, what is a vesicle - ANSWER-elevated, superficial, filled with serous fluid, less
than 1cm. Ex-herpes, varicella
what is a bulla - ANSWER-vesicle greater than 1cm- Ex- blister
what are telangictasias - ANSWER-fine, irregular red lines produced by capillary
dilation
Which type of collagen provides the scaffolding of articular cartilage? -
ANSWER-Collagen IX is the collagen, or scaffolding, that holds articular cartilage
in place.
What is the term for a chronic inflammatory joint disease characterized by
stiffening and fusion of the spine and sacroiliac joints? - ANSWER-Ankylosing
spondylitis is the result of chronic inflammation in the spine and sacroiliac joints
resulting in stiffening and fusion of the spine.
what is osteomyelitis - ANSWER-infection of bone
Describe the most likely route by which the microorganisms reached the patient's
bone.
Submit and Compare, displayed below - ANSWER-The microorganisms likely
reached her bone by extension from the nearby infected ulcer at the base of her
big toe.
Name the microorganism that is most likely causing the osteomyelitis.
Submit and Compare, displayed below - ANSWER-staphylococcus aureus is the
most common pathogen, although many diabetic foot ulcers are polymicrobial
infections.
Describe sequestrum. - ANSWER-Sequestrum is an area of necrotic bone that
separates from the healthy bone.
What is the most common cause of a corner metaphyseal fracture in a child
younger than 12 months of age? - ANSWER-A transverse tibia fracture resulting
in a straight horizontal break across the tibial shaft is a common cause of a
corner metaphyseal fracture in a child under 12 months of age. A transverse
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