WGU PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
72 QUESTIONS
WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers Latest
Update 72 Questions
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
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, WGU PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
72 QUESTIONS
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
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
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72 QUESTIONS
WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment Exam Questions and Answers Latest
Update 72 Questions
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
pg. 1
, WGU PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
72 QUESTIONS
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
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
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