C805 Pathophysiology WGU Exam
Pulmonary tuberculosis Could lead to a diagnosis of COPD
Pulmonary tuberculosis & Respiratory mycoses Which 2 infections affect the lower respiratory tract?
Lower tract infection Asthma/COPD/Pneumonia
Upper tract infection Laryngitis/Rhinitis/Pharyngitis
Respiratory distress A patient is taken to the ER after a near drowning
A sign/symptom the patient may experience within minutes of days
Skin blisters A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on the left arm. Classified as 2nd
degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. It is reported as very painful.
What is an additional symptom of a patient with a 2nd degree burns?
Warm to touch A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of a staphylococcal skin infection
("superbug") which caused a boil to develop in the patient's buttock region.
Symptoms include red, swollen skin with pus. What additional symptom can
appear in the affected area?
Adenoma & Osteoma 2 Types of benign tumors
Malignant tumor Type of tumor: Distorted Shape, abnormal cells, metastatic capabilities
Benign tumor Type of tumor: Slow growth, rarely reoccur, remain localized, abnormal cells
Contact dermatitis A patient was found to have 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 on both hands. The patient works as a nurse
and frequently wear latex gloves.
Carpal tunnel syndrome A patient presents with burning, weakness, and tingling in one hand. The
patient is unable to demonstrate a string grip and is experiencing stronger
discomfort at night. The physician recommends treatment by medial nerve
decompression.
, C805 Pathophysiology WGU Exam
Finger dislocation Sports injury - Hand
Chief complaint - Small 5th digit finger pain
General - Injury happened while playing football. No prior history to the site,
and patient denies any other injuries to hand.
Physical exam - Pale skin, severe pain at the joint, especially when in use; joint
appears deformed
Pain scale - 1-10 is severe 10
X-ray results - Torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding Metacarpophalangeal
(MCP) joint injury
Treatment - Surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments
Inguinal hernia Sharp abdominal pain , palpable lump is present in the groin area
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) High levels of LH, can cause irregular or no menstrual cycle
Ovarian Cancer Urinary urgency, pelvic pain, abdominal pressure or fullness and bloating.
Usually surgery to remove tumor.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Infection of the female sex organs, swollen tubes, scar tissue, sudden pelvic
pain, foul smelling vaginal, discharge, abnormal bleeding
Endometriosis Endometrial glands and stroma outside the endometrial cavity and uterine
musculature. May present incidentally in asymptomatic patients, or more
commonly is women of reproductive age who complain of chronic pelvic pain
and subfertility.
Prostrate cancer Adenocarcinoma in prostrate tissue. Usually has urinary obstruction, retention
and frequency. Treatment by cryoablation or orchidectomy.
Testicular cancer Lump in either testicle and a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. Treatment:
orchidectomy or retroperitoneal node dissection.
Epididymitis Infammation of the tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries
sperm, patient may waddle
Acute prostatitis A painful inflammation within the prostate that is usually accompanied by
evidence of recent or ongoing infection. It's hallmark is the acute onset of
lower urinary tract symptoms (dysuria, urinary, frequency, perineal discomfort)
accomplished by variable systematic signs of fever, chills, and malaise. May
cause referred pain into the genitalia, perineum, or lower back or suprapubic
areas.
Pulmonary tuberculosis Could lead to a diagnosis of COPD
Pulmonary tuberculosis & Respiratory mycoses Which 2 infections affect the lower respiratory tract?
Lower tract infection Asthma/COPD/Pneumonia
Upper tract infection Laryngitis/Rhinitis/Pharyngitis
Respiratory distress A patient is taken to the ER after a near drowning
A sign/symptom the patient may experience within minutes of days
Skin blisters A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on the left arm. Classified as 2nd
degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. It is reported as very painful.
What is an additional symptom of a patient with a 2nd degree burns?
Warm to touch A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of a staphylococcal skin infection
("superbug") which caused a boil to develop in the patient's buttock region.
Symptoms include red, swollen skin with pus. What additional symptom can
appear in the affected area?
Adenoma & Osteoma 2 Types of benign tumors
Malignant tumor Type of tumor: Distorted Shape, abnormal cells, metastatic capabilities
Benign tumor Type of tumor: Slow growth, rarely reoccur, remain localized, abnormal cells
Contact dermatitis A patient was found to have 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 on both hands. The patient works as a nurse
and frequently wear latex gloves.
Carpal tunnel syndrome A patient presents with burning, weakness, and tingling in one hand. The
patient is unable to demonstrate a string grip and is experiencing stronger
discomfort at night. The physician recommends treatment by medial nerve
decompression.
, C805 Pathophysiology WGU Exam
Finger dislocation Sports injury - Hand
Chief complaint - Small 5th digit finger pain
General - Injury happened while playing football. No prior history to the site,
and patient denies any other injuries to hand.
Physical exam - Pale skin, severe pain at the joint, especially when in use; joint
appears deformed
Pain scale - 1-10 is severe 10
X-ray results - Torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding Metacarpophalangeal
(MCP) joint injury
Treatment - Surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments
Inguinal hernia Sharp abdominal pain , palpable lump is present in the groin area
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) High levels of LH, can cause irregular or no menstrual cycle
Ovarian Cancer Urinary urgency, pelvic pain, abdominal pressure or fullness and bloating.
Usually surgery to remove tumor.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Infection of the female sex organs, swollen tubes, scar tissue, sudden pelvic
pain, foul smelling vaginal, discharge, abnormal bleeding
Endometriosis Endometrial glands and stroma outside the endometrial cavity and uterine
musculature. May present incidentally in asymptomatic patients, or more
commonly is women of reproductive age who complain of chronic pelvic pain
and subfertility.
Prostrate cancer Adenocarcinoma in prostrate tissue. Usually has urinary obstruction, retention
and frequency. Treatment by cryoablation or orchidectomy.
Testicular cancer Lump in either testicle and a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. Treatment:
orchidectomy or retroperitoneal node dissection.
Epididymitis Infammation of the tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries
sperm, patient may waddle
Acute prostatitis A painful inflammation within the prostate that is usually accompanied by
evidence of recent or ongoing infection. It's hallmark is the acute onset of
lower urinary tract symptoms (dysuria, urinary, frequency, perineal discomfort)
accomplished by variable systematic signs of fever, chills, and malaise. May
cause referred pain into the genitalia, perineum, or lower back or suprapubic
areas.
