WGU Pathology: Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Update 2023/2024 | Complete Graded A+

WGU Pathology: Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Update 2023/2024 | Complete 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? - correct 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? - correct answers Malaria A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be present in this chart entry? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct answers Respiratory distress What are two types of benign tumors? - correct 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? - correct answers Paget disease XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments. - correct answers Finger dislocation Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups. - correct answers Fibromyalgia WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023) (72 Questions) 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. - correct answers 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. - correct 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. - correct answers Vitiligo A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after eating peanuts. - correct 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 WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023) (72 Questions) patient reported itching, burning, and stinging of the skin. Frequently wears latex gloves. - correct 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. - correct answers Tinea pedis A patient has severe itching on the face. The physical exam reveals dry skin and small lesions. The patient has a family history of allergic rhinitis. The physician prescribes topical anti-itch cream and instructs daily skin care. - correct answers Eczema A patient presents for follow-up of several painful vesicular lesions on the face, mouth, and tongue. The patient is diagnosed with a condition caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. - correct answers Herpes zoster (shingles) Patient presents to the ED complaining of a sudden onset of speech impairment, severe headache, falling down while standing, and inability to WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023) (72 Questions) move the arm and leg on the right side. A cerebral angiogram shows occlusion of blood vessels. - correct answers Ischemic stroke Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to? - correct answers Alcoholism What are two possible causes for peripheral neuropathy? - correct answers Vitamin B12 deficiency & Lead poisoning A patient has slurred speech, difficulty walking, and dilated pupils. Which condition does this describe? - correct answers Subdural hematoma A patient has tremors, bradykinesia, and abnormal gait. The patient is taking anticholinergics; however, the symptoms are aggravated. A neurologist treats the patient with deep brain stimulation. - correct answers Parkinson disease WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023) (72 Questions) Following pupil dilation, an opthalmoscopy shows a cloudy and crystalline lens of the left eye. An intracapsular extraction intraocular lens inmplant is recommended. - correct answers Cataract