WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment Questions
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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? -
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? -
ANSWER-Malaria
A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be
present in this chart entry? - 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? -
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? -
ANSWER-Respiratory distress
What are two types of benign tumors? - 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? - ANSWER-Paget disease
XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment
includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments. - ANSWER-Finger
dislocation
Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic
pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups. - 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. - 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. - 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. - ANSWER-Vitiligo
A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after
eating peanuts. - ANSWER-Urticaria
With Complete Solutions
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? -
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? -
ANSWER-Malaria
A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be
present in this chart entry? - 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? -
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? -
ANSWER-Respiratory distress
What are two types of benign tumors? - 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? - ANSWER-Paget disease
XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment
includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments. - ANSWER-Finger
dislocation
Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic
pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups. - 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. - 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. - 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. - ANSWER-Vitiligo
A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after
eating peanuts. - ANSWER-Urticaria
