WGU D115 EXAM 2024!!

Processes of platelet activation - ANSWER-Adhesion, activation, aggregation function of platelets - ANSWER-blood clotting Function of Erythrocytes (RBCs) - ANSWER-Transport gases (O2 and CO2) Transport electrolytes Regulate diffusion across cell membrane function of leukocytes (WBC) - ANS...

Modifiable risk factors that increase the risk of acute MI are what? - ANSWER-Modifiable risk factors are within a pt's control Hypertension Smoking Lack of physical activity By definition, preHTN is untreated S or DBP ranging from? - ANSWER-SBP of 120-139 or DBP 80-89 Normal= less than ...

How is transcription best defined? - ANSWER-RNA is synthesized from a DNA template Process where the information in a strand of DNA is copied into mRNA How is translation best defined? - ANSWER-Follows transcription mRNA leaves nucleus and enters cytoplasm RNA directs the synthesis of a...

Which two processes are involved in platelet activation? Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inactivation Aggregation Adhesion - ANSWER-Platelet activation involves three linked processes: (1) adhesion, (2) activation, and (3) aggregation. Platelet activation stimuli include epinephrine, thrombin, and colla...

An APRN nurse recalls that the acinus contains? - ANSWER-Acinus are the gas-exchange airways They are made up of alveolar ducts, alveoli, and bronchioles J-receptors are what? - ANSWER-Sensitive to alterations in pulmonary capillary pressure When stimulated they initiate rapid, shallow bre...

Which type of genetic disease affects males more frequently than females? - ANSWER-Sex-Linked recessive. Since males only have one X and one Y, if the affected chromosome has the illness, it will be expressed. In which two conditions are chromosomal abnormalities the leading known cause? - ANSWER...

Which statement is true regarding renal blood flow? No autoregulation is found in renal blood flow. The kidneys receive 50% of cardiac output. The kidneys receive mL of blood per minute. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is not related to renal blood flow. - ANSWER-The kidneys receive almost...

How many months of unprotected intercourse with the same partner with an inability to conceive would be considered infertility? - ANSWER-Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse with the same partner. A student is learning about pelvic inflamm...

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is caring for an older adult patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The APRN is concerned about the patient's increased risk for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and recommends the pneumococcal vaccination. Which etiologi...

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...