WGU PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW
129 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2025/2026
A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of a staph skin infection which caused a
boil to develop on the patient's buttock region. Symptoms included red, swollen
skin with pus. Which additional symptom can appear in the affected area? -
CORRECT ANSWER Warm to touch
A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the
destruction of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this describe? -
CORRECT ANSWER Malaria
A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be
present in this chart entry? - CORRECT ANSWER Sore throat & Nasal congestion
A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on the left arm. The burn is classified as
second degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. The patient reports it is very
painful. What is an additional symptom of a patient with a second-degree burn? -
CORRECT ANSWER Skin blisters
A patient is taken to the emergency department after a near drowning. What is a
sign or symptom that the patient may experience within minutes or even days? -
CORRECT ANSWER Respiratory distress
What are two types of benign tumors? - CORRECT ANSWER Adenoma & Osteoma
,A patient presented with swelling of the femur. MRI results indicated enlargement
and thickening of the bone. The urinalysis showed hydroxyproline. The patient
was prescribed NSAIDs and physical therapy, and surgery was recommended.
Which disease does this describe? - CORRECT ANSWER Paget disease
XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment
includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments. - CORRECT
ANSWER Finger dislocation
Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic
pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups. - CORRECT ANSWER
Fibromyalgia
Burning, weakness, and tingling in one hand. The patient is unable to demonstrate
a strong grip and is experiencing stronger discomfort at night. Doctor
recommends medial nerve compression. - CORRECT ANSWER Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
Wrist and arm pain with limited mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no inflammation
present. Short arm splint, apply ice as needed. - CORRECT ANSWER Sprain
A patient's record indicates a skin condition in which depigmentation appears on
different parts of the body that are often exposed to sunlight. A skin biopsy
reveals a lack of melanocytes. - CORRECT ANSWER Vitiligo
A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after
eating peanuts. - CORRECT ANSWER Urticaria
, Upon physical exam, a patient was found to have a small, oozing vesicles on the
skin of both hands. Both hands were hot to the touch and swollen. The patient
reported itching, burning, and stinging of the skin. Frequently wears latex gloves. -
CORRECT ANSWER Contact dermatitis
A 19-year-old patient reports persistent itching and peeling dry skin between the
first and second toes. The patient also has a burning sensation. An internal
medicine practitioner prescribes antifungal ointment and wash for the next four
weeks. - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea pedis
A patient has severe itching on the face. The physical exam reveals dry skin and
small lesions. The patient has a family history of allergic rhinitis. The physician
prescribes topical anti-itch cream and instructs daily skin care. - CORRECT
ANSWER Eczema
A patient presents for follow-up of several painful vesicular lesions on the face,
mouth, and tongue. The patient is diagnosed with a condition caused by the same
virus that causes chicken pox. - CORRECT ANSWER Herpes zoster (shingles)
Patient presents to the ED complaining of a sudden onset of speech impairment,
severe headache, falling down while standing, and inability to move the arm and
leg on the right side. A cerebral angiogram shows occlusion of blood vessels. -
CORRECT ANSWER Ischemic stroke
Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to? - CORRECT ANSWER
Alcoholism
129 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2025/2026
A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of a staph skin infection which caused a
boil to develop on the patient's buttock region. Symptoms included red, swollen
skin with pus. Which additional symptom can appear in the affected area? -
CORRECT ANSWER Warm to touch
A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the
destruction of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this describe? -
CORRECT ANSWER Malaria
A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be
present in this chart entry? - CORRECT ANSWER Sore throat & Nasal congestion
A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on the left arm. The burn is classified as
second degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. The patient reports it is very
painful. What is an additional symptom of a patient with a second-degree burn? -
CORRECT ANSWER Skin blisters
A patient is taken to the emergency department after a near drowning. What is a
sign or symptom that the patient may experience within minutes or even days? -
CORRECT ANSWER Respiratory distress
What are two types of benign tumors? - CORRECT ANSWER Adenoma & Osteoma
,A patient presented with swelling of the femur. MRI results indicated enlargement
and thickening of the bone. The urinalysis showed hydroxyproline. The patient
was prescribed NSAIDs and physical therapy, and surgery was recommended.
Which disease does this describe? - CORRECT ANSWER Paget disease
XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment
includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments. - CORRECT
ANSWER Finger dislocation
Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic
pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups. - CORRECT ANSWER
Fibromyalgia
Burning, weakness, and tingling in one hand. The patient is unable to demonstrate
a strong grip and is experiencing stronger discomfort at night. Doctor
recommends medial nerve compression. - CORRECT ANSWER Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
Wrist and arm pain with limited mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no inflammation
present. Short arm splint, apply ice as needed. - CORRECT ANSWER Sprain
A patient's record indicates a skin condition in which depigmentation appears on
different parts of the body that are often exposed to sunlight. A skin biopsy
reveals a lack of melanocytes. - CORRECT ANSWER Vitiligo
A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after
eating peanuts. - CORRECT ANSWER Urticaria
, Upon physical exam, a patient was found to have a small, oozing vesicles on the
skin of both hands. Both hands were hot to the touch and swollen. The patient
reported itching, burning, and stinging of the skin. Frequently wears latex gloves. -
CORRECT ANSWER Contact dermatitis
A 19-year-old patient reports persistent itching and peeling dry skin between the
first and second toes. The patient also has a burning sensation. An internal
medicine practitioner prescribes antifungal ointment and wash for the next four
weeks. - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea pedis
A patient has severe itching on the face. The physical exam reveals dry skin and
small lesions. The patient has a family history of allergic rhinitis. The physician
prescribes topical anti-itch cream and instructs daily skin care. - CORRECT
ANSWER Eczema
A patient presents for follow-up of several painful vesicular lesions on the face,
mouth, and tongue. The patient is diagnosed with a condition caused by the same
virus that causes chicken pox. - CORRECT ANSWER Herpes zoster (shingles)
Patient presents to the ED complaining of a sudden onset of speech impairment,
severe headache, falling down while standing, and inability to move the arm and
leg on the right side. A cerebral angiogram shows occlusion of blood vessels. -
CORRECT ANSWER Ischemic stroke
Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to? - CORRECT ANSWER
Alcoholism
