WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment| newest|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED| (100% accurate solutions)|ALREADY GRADED A+
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
,WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment| newest|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED| (100% accurate solutions)|ALREADY GRADED A+
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
, WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment| newest|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED| (100% accurate solutions)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Wrist and arm pain with limited mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no
inflammation present. Short arm splint, apply ice as needed. -
(ANSWERS)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. - (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
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED| (100% accurate solutions)|ALREADY GRADED A+
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
,WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment| newest|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED| (100% accurate solutions)|ALREADY GRADED A+
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
, WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment| newest|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED| (100% accurate solutions)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Wrist and arm pain with limited mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no
inflammation present. Short arm splint, apply ice as needed. -
(ANSWERS)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. - (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
