WGU PATHO D236 EOC EXAMINATION SET QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔Lordosis - ✔✔abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-back condition)
· Excessive Inward curvature of the spine
· Obesity, Pregnancy
· Spondylolisthesis
-an abnormal inward curvature of the spine, typically in the lumbar (lower back) or
cervical (neck) regions, causing the spine to sway excessively
-can lead to a "swayback" appearance.
✔✔Integumentary Pathophysiology - ✔✔
✔✔Plantar Wart - ✔✔· Growth on the bottom of the foot caused by HPV
· Hurts when walked on
✔✔Carbuncle - ✔✔painful skin infection composed of a cluster of interconnected boils
(furuncles)
-caused by:
-staphylococcal bacteria
-trauma
-forms a swollen, red lump filled with pus
Treatment:
incision/drainage -> antibiotics --> warm compress --> pain relievers
✔✔Carbuncle
(PA Notes) - ✔✔· Painful, pus-filled bump under the skin by a cluster or interconnected
boils (Furuncles)
· Usually Bacterial Infection
· Red and Swollen, followed by a fever
· Drainage and antibiotics
✔✔Corn on toe - ✔✔a small, hard, painful bump that forms on the skin, typically on the
toes.
,It is caused by prolonged pressure or friction on the same area of the foot
· Small thickened area of skin that forms due to pressure or friction, often on toes or feet
✔✔Keratosis pilaris - ✔✔Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms; caused
by blocked follicles
· Small, rough bumps, often resembling gooseflesh
· Build up of keratin, a protein, that clogs hair follicles
· Itchy but asymptomatic. Small red or white bumps
✔✔Acne - ✔✔a common skin condition
pimples
blackheads
whiteheads
due to clogged hair follicles and excess oil production
often affects adolescents and young adults, causing emotional distress and potential
scarring.
Treatment:
topical and oral medication
lifetstyle changes
skincare routines
✔✔Fever blisters
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 - ✔✔Fever blisters, or cold sores
caused by HSV-1
result in fluid-filled blisters around the mouth.
They can recur and cause discomfort but are managed with antiviral medications to
alleviate symptoms and reduce outbreaks.
✔✔Impetigo - ✔✔-highly contagious bacterial skin infection
-often seen in children
-leads to red sores or blisters that rupture and form yellowish crusts
caused by:
Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria
,treatments:
topical or oral antibiotics
✔✔Herpes Zoster
Shingles - ✔✔reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus aka chickenpox
painful rash with blisters in a band-like pattern on one side of the body.
typically resolves with antiviral treatment
can lead to post-herpetic neuralgia
causing prolonged discomfort
✔✔Seborrheic Dermatitis - ✔✔red, scaly, and itchy patches
often on the scalp or face
may involve yeast overgrowth
can be managed with: medicated shampoos
topical steroids
antifungal creams
✔✔Eczema
atopic dermatitis - ✔✔is a chronic inflammatory skin condition
itchy, red, and inflamed skin patches.
often relates to allergies and genetics
managed with moisturizers, corticosteroids, and avoiding triggers
✔✔Decubitus ulcers - ✔✔pressure sores or bedsores
result from prolonged pressure on the skin
leading to tissue damage.
prevention and management:
repositioning
wound care
in advanced cases:
surgical intervention
progress through several stages of severity, ranging from Stage I to Stage IV
, ✔✔Stage I
(Decubitus Ulcers) - ✔✔the skin is intact but may appear red or discolored
may be warm or painful to the touch.
the damage is superficial and affects only the outermost layer of skin
✔✔Stage II
(Decubitus Ulcers) - ✔✔the ulcer has progressed to a partial thickness wound.
involves the skin's top layers and may extend into the dermis.
Signs include:
an open sore or blister, which may be painful.
✔✔Stage III
(Decubitus Ulcers) - ✔✔extend through the skin and into the subcutaneous tissue.
appears as a deep crater, and the damage may reach the underlying fascia.
Fat may be visible, but bone, muscle, and deeper structures are not exposed.
✔✔Stage IV
(Decubitus Ulcers) - ✔✔This is the most severe stage of decubitus ulcers.
The ulcer has become a full-thickness wound that extends through the skin,
subcutaneous tissue, and underlying fascia.
Muscles, tendons, and even bone may be exposed.
These ulcers can be extensive and challenging to manage.
✔✔Furuncle - ✔✔boil
painful skin infection often caused by Staphylococcus aureus
begins as a red, tender lump that gradually fills with pus
may require incision and drainage, along with antibiotics.
✔✔Plantar Warts - ✔✔noncancerous growths on the feet
AND ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔Lordosis - ✔✔abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-back condition)
· Excessive Inward curvature of the spine
· Obesity, Pregnancy
· Spondylolisthesis
-an abnormal inward curvature of the spine, typically in the lumbar (lower back) or
cervical (neck) regions, causing the spine to sway excessively
-can lead to a "swayback" appearance.
✔✔Integumentary Pathophysiology - ✔✔
✔✔Plantar Wart - ✔✔· Growth on the bottom of the foot caused by HPV
· Hurts when walked on
✔✔Carbuncle - ✔✔painful skin infection composed of a cluster of interconnected boils
(furuncles)
-caused by:
-staphylococcal bacteria
-trauma
-forms a swollen, red lump filled with pus
Treatment:
incision/drainage -> antibiotics --> warm compress --> pain relievers
✔✔Carbuncle
(PA Notes) - ✔✔· Painful, pus-filled bump under the skin by a cluster or interconnected
boils (Furuncles)
· Usually Bacterial Infection
· Red and Swollen, followed by a fever
· Drainage and antibiotics
✔✔Corn on toe - ✔✔a small, hard, painful bump that forms on the skin, typically on the
toes.
,It is caused by prolonged pressure or friction on the same area of the foot
· Small thickened area of skin that forms due to pressure or friction, often on toes or feet
✔✔Keratosis pilaris - ✔✔Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms; caused
by blocked follicles
· Small, rough bumps, often resembling gooseflesh
· Build up of keratin, a protein, that clogs hair follicles
· Itchy but asymptomatic. Small red or white bumps
✔✔Acne - ✔✔a common skin condition
pimples
blackheads
whiteheads
due to clogged hair follicles and excess oil production
often affects adolescents and young adults, causing emotional distress and potential
scarring.
Treatment:
topical and oral medication
lifetstyle changes
skincare routines
✔✔Fever blisters
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 - ✔✔Fever blisters, or cold sores
caused by HSV-1
result in fluid-filled blisters around the mouth.
They can recur and cause discomfort but are managed with antiviral medications to
alleviate symptoms and reduce outbreaks.
✔✔Impetigo - ✔✔-highly contagious bacterial skin infection
-often seen in children
-leads to red sores or blisters that rupture and form yellowish crusts
caused by:
Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria
,treatments:
topical or oral antibiotics
✔✔Herpes Zoster
Shingles - ✔✔reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus aka chickenpox
painful rash with blisters in a band-like pattern on one side of the body.
typically resolves with antiviral treatment
can lead to post-herpetic neuralgia
causing prolonged discomfort
✔✔Seborrheic Dermatitis - ✔✔red, scaly, and itchy patches
often on the scalp or face
may involve yeast overgrowth
can be managed with: medicated shampoos
topical steroids
antifungal creams
✔✔Eczema
atopic dermatitis - ✔✔is a chronic inflammatory skin condition
itchy, red, and inflamed skin patches.
often relates to allergies and genetics
managed with moisturizers, corticosteroids, and avoiding triggers
✔✔Decubitus ulcers - ✔✔pressure sores or bedsores
result from prolonged pressure on the skin
leading to tissue damage.
prevention and management:
repositioning
wound care
in advanced cases:
surgical intervention
progress through several stages of severity, ranging from Stage I to Stage IV
, ✔✔Stage I
(Decubitus Ulcers) - ✔✔the skin is intact but may appear red or discolored
may be warm or painful to the touch.
the damage is superficial and affects only the outermost layer of skin
✔✔Stage II
(Decubitus Ulcers) - ✔✔the ulcer has progressed to a partial thickness wound.
involves the skin's top layers and may extend into the dermis.
Signs include:
an open sore or blister, which may be painful.
✔✔Stage III
(Decubitus Ulcers) - ✔✔extend through the skin and into the subcutaneous tissue.
appears as a deep crater, and the damage may reach the underlying fascia.
Fat may be visible, but bone, muscle, and deeper structures are not exposed.
✔✔Stage IV
(Decubitus Ulcers) - ✔✔This is the most severe stage of decubitus ulcers.
The ulcer has become a full-thickness wound that extends through the skin,
subcutaneous tissue, and underlying fascia.
Muscles, tendons, and even bone may be exposed.
These ulcers can be extensive and challenging to manage.
✔✔Furuncle - ✔✔boil
painful skin infection often caused by Staphylococcus aureus
begins as a red, tender lump that gradually fills with pus
may require incision and drainage, along with antibiotics.
✔✔Plantar Warts - ✔✔noncancerous growths on the feet
