WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment questions with correct answers

Warm to touch CORRECT ANSWER 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? Malaria CORRECT ANSWER A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the destruction of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this describe? Sore throat & Nasal congestion CORRECT ANSWER A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be present in this chart entry? Skin blisters CORRECT ANSWER 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? Respiratory distress CORRECT ANSWER 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? Adenoma & Osteoma CORRECT ANSWER What are two types of benign tumors? Paget disease CORRECT ANSWER 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? Finger dislocation CORRECT ANSWER XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments.