WGU D236 Pathophysiology Pre- Assessment Questions and Answers |Latest 2023/2024
18 views 0 purchase
Course
WGU D236 Pathophysiology
Institution
WGU D236 Pathophysiology
WGU D236 Pathophysiology Pre- Assessment Questions and Answers |Latest 2023/2024
why are younger patients and geriatric patients more susceptible to infection ? -
because younger patients have fewer memory cells to combat infection and older
patients have a dwindling population of naive T cells
...
WGU D236 Pathophysiology Pre- Assessment Questions and Answ ers why are younger patients and geriatric patients more susceptible to infection ? - because younger patients have fewer memory cells to combat infection and older patients have a dwindling population of naive T cells two risk factors for spina bifida - obesity and smoking did you know - individuals who have sickle cell anemia, have normal copies of hemoglobin. prompting this gene to make a hemoglobin in adults with sickle cell, compensates for their faulty adult forms of the gene what effect does alcoho l compensation have during pregnancy on the development of the fetus brain? - the volume of the frontal lobe decreases as does the overall volume of the brain when is ADH released and what does it do? - ADH is produced in response to hypovolemia and stimu lates the patients kidneys to reabsorb water. This reabsorption will help to compensate for blood loss what helps the body compensate for CO2 increase - The increase of Co2 attaches to water and creates carbonic acid. The body will then excrete H+ and con serve bicarb which should increase the PH levels What happens during an inflammatory responses to cause increased swelling and redness? - your body will vasodilation in that area to increase blood flow to the site of pain. The additional blood flow causes the redness and swelling, capillaries become leakier, allowing immune cells tone delivers to the site. histamines are realsead by mass cells at the site what is the role of helper T cells? - Helper T cells produce cytokines which serve to help activate B cells and cytotoxic T cells what does Neurobehav ioral congenital adbomality (ND -PAE) result from? - prenatal exposure to alcohol Osteoclasts are - bone -resorbing cell osteoblast are - bone -forming cell Rhabdomyolysis - destruction of muscle to produce myoglobin. myoglobin from injured muscle tissue c auses damage. the kidneys can go into acute failure what kind of fracture has visible bone fragments - a commuted fracture this indicates there are multiple fractures Grade 2 sprain - some tearing and separation of the ligamentous fibers, moderate instab ility of the joint, moderate to severe pain, swelling, and joint stiffness Rickets - Vitamin D deficiency it occurs when the building blocks for bone mineralization are not available Glucocorticoid inhibit what? - Vitamin D absorption in the intestine. patients on this usually develop rickets Emergent phase of burn - Name of phase 0 -72 hours after burn injury; medical treatment focuses on sustaining life, controlling infection, and managing pain Acute phase of burn - Name of phase 72 hours after burn i njury or until wound is closed; medical treatment focuses on infection control and grafts ends with closure of burn description of melanoma - not all but most are dark brown or black; growing, spreading, irregular outline, some lighter areas, bleeds with minor trauma usually larger than 6mm macular degeneration - loss of central vision cause of peripheral neuropathy - diabetes mellitus Chemo alcoholism Symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage - primary symptom of aneurysmal SAH is a sudden, severe headache classically described as the "worst headache of my life, brief loss of consciousness, nausea or vomiting, diplopia While many patients have an altered lev el of consciousness, coma is unusual. Seizures occur during the first 24 hours in less than 10 percent of patients but are a predictor of poor outcome. SAH may also present as sudden death; at least 10 to 15 percent of patients die before reaching the hospital. Diplopoa - double vision subderal hemorrhage - Typically has slower, more gradual onset of symptoms epidural hematoma - a collection of blood in the space between the skull and dura mater
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 AcademiaExpert. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
