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A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of a staph skin infection which caused a boil to
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develop on the patient's buttock region. Symptoms included red, swollen skin with pus.
Which additional symptom can appear in the affected area? - (ANSWERS)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? - (ANSWERS)Malaria
A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be present in
this chart entry? - (ANSWERS)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? - (ANSWERS)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? -
(ANSWERS)Respiratory distress
What are two types of benign tumors? - (ANSWERS)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? - (ANSWERS)Paget disease
XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment includes
surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments. - (ANSWERS)Finger dislocation
Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic pain that
lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)Sprain
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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. - (ANSWERS)Vitiligo
A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after eating
peanuts. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)Ischemic stroke
Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to? - (ANSWERS)Alcoholism
What are two possible causes for peripheral neuropathy? - (ANSWERS)Vitamin B12
deficiency & Lead poisoning
A patient has slurred speech, difficulty walking, and dilated pupils. Which condition does
this describe? - (ANSWERS)Subdural hematoma
A patient has tremors, bradykinesia, and abnormal gait. The patient is taking
anticholinergics; however, the symptoms are aggravated. A neurologist treats the patient
with deep brain stimulation. - (ANSWERS)Parkinson disease
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY
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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? - (ANSWERS)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? - (ANSWERS)Malaria
A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be present in
this chart entry? - (ANSWERS)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? - (ANSWERS)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? -
(ANSWERS)Respiratory distress
What are two types of benign tumors? - (ANSWERS)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? - (ANSWERS)Paget disease
XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment includes
surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments. - (ANSWERS)Finger dislocation
Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic pain that
lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)Sprain
, WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment| newest|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY
MOST TESTED| (100% accurate solutions)|ALREADY
GRADED A+
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. - (ANSWERS)Vitiligo
A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after eating
peanuts. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)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. - (ANSWERS)Ischemic stroke
Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to? - (ANSWERS)Alcoholism
What are two possible causes for peripheral neuropathy? - (ANSWERS)Vitamin B12
deficiency & Lead poisoning
A patient has slurred speech, difficulty walking, and dilated pupils. Which condition does
this describe? - (ANSWERS)Subdural hematoma
A patient has tremors, bradykinesia, and abnormal gait. The patient is taking
anticholinergics; however, the symptoms are aggravated. A neurologist treats the patient
with deep brain stimulation. - (ANSWERS)Parkinson disease
