100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
WGU D236 Patho - Study Guides Questions and Answers_ Updated 100% A+ Graded $10.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

WGU D236 Patho - Study Guides Questions and Answers_ Updated 100% A+ Graded

 4 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • WGU D236
  • Institution
  • WGU D236

WGU D236 Patho - Study Guides Questions and Answers_ Updated 100% A+ Graded What is the primary determinant of oncotic pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Albumin Form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins - CORRECT ANSWER-Oncotic Pressure What is the difference between adult and child immunity? ...

[Show more]

Preview 4 out of 56  pages

  • August 7, 2024
  • 56
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • WGU D236
  • WGU D236
avatar-seller
ShowvinePublishers
WGU D236 Patho - Study Guides Questions and
Answers_ Updated 100% A+ Graded
What is the primary determinant of oncotic pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Albumin

Form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins - CORRECT ANSWER-Oncotic Pressure

What is the difference between adult and child immunity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Naive T Cells

Fluid and electrolyte levels are regulated by _________________, which regulates actions such
as thirst, ADH, the kidneys, and RAAS. - CORRECT ANSWER-Osmoreceptors

What are the causes of dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER-#Excessive loss
#Inadequate intake
#Both

What s/sx are associated with dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER-#Dry mucous membranes
#Decreased skin turgor
#Decreased urine output
#Low blood pressure
#Tachycardia
#Weak heart rate
#Confusion

A patient with a viral illness and severe vomiting has an elevated CO2 level and pH of 7.53. She is
breathing slowly. What condition does she have? - CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolic alkalosis

The patient's pH and CO2 levels are both elevated (moving in the same direction). This indicates
metabolic alkalosis. The CO2 level is high because her respiratory system is attempting to
compensate for the high pH by exhaling less and retaining more CO2.

Normal CO2 level - CORRECT ANSWER-35-45

Normal pH level - CORRECT ANSWER-7.35-7.45

Normal HCO3 level - CORRECT ANSWER-22-26

,Michael's pulmonary edema leads to respiratory acidosis. How does pH impact Michael's basal
metabolic panel? Choose 3 answers.

His CO2 level is increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.

His calcium level is reduced because the elevated concentration of H+ makes it easier for Ca+ to
bind to albumin.

His CO2 level is decreased because his lungs have difficulty adding it into the bloodstream.

His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.

His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream. - CORRECT ANSWER-His CO2 level is
increased because his lungs have difficulty removing it from the bloodstream.

His sodium level is decreased due to hypervolemia.

His K+ is elevated because, as H+ moves inside of cells in an attempt to get it out of the
bloodstream, K+ moves from cells into the bloodstream.

A hormone panel was done on a patient with congestive heart failure and fluid volume overload.
Which elevated hormone on the patient's chart is indicative of the body's attempt to reduce the
fluid overload?

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)

Aldosterone

Renin - CORRECT ANSWER-BNP

BNP is released when fluid volume excess is present.

Normal sodium level - CORRECT ANSWER-135-145

,Hyponatremia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Na < 135

Loss of energy or fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Confusion
Muscle spasms
Low blood pressure
Dark scanty urine
Irritability, disorientation and neurological manifestations
Seizures

Hypernatremia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx - CORRECT ANSWER-Na > 145

Excessive thirst
Extreme fatigue
Confusion
Muscle twitching or spasms
Restlessness
Seizures

Normal potassium level - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5-5.0

Hypokalemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx - CORRECT ANSWER-K < 3.5

#Muscle fatigue/cramping
#Nausea, vomiting, constipation
#Cardiac dysrhythmias
#Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)

Hyperkalemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-K > 5.0

Muscle weakness/paralysis
Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiac arrest/MI

Normal calcium level - CORRECT ANSWER-8.5-10.5

, Hypocalcemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium < 8.5

Overexcitability of the muscles
Muscle twitching
Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)
Chvostek and Trousseau sign (twitching on the cheek when touched)
Cardiac dysrhythmias

Hypercalcemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium > 10.5

Muscle weakness
Loss of muscle tone
Spontaneous fractures
Kidney stones
Cardiac dysrhythmias

Normal magnesium level - CORRECT ANSWER-1.6-2.6

Hypomagnesemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium level <
1.6

Tremors
Hyperreflexia
Insomnia
Muscle cramps
Irregular heart beat

Hypermagnesemia is indicated by what lab result? S/Sx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium level >
2.6

Hyporeflexia
Lethargy
Respiratory depression
N/V
Slow/Irregular heart beat

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

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

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

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 ShowvinePublishers. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

76449 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$10.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart