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WGU PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT
2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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?
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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.
Fibromyalgia - correct answer- Restlessness and exhaustion;
constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic pain that
lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - correct answer- Burning, weakness,
and tingling in one hand. The patient is unable to demonstrate
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a strong grip and is experiencing stronger discomfort at night.
Doctor recommends medial nerve compression.
Sprain - correct answer- Wrist and arm pain with limited
mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no inflammation present. Short
arm splint, apply ice as needed.
Vitiligo - correct answer- 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.
Urticaria - correct answer- A raised, red area recently
developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after eating
peanuts.
Contact dermatitis - correct answer- 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.
Tinea pedis - correct answer- A 19-year-old patient reports
persistent itching and peeling dry skin between the first and
WGU PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT
2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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?
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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.
Fibromyalgia - correct answer- Restlessness and exhaustion;
constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic pain that
lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - correct answer- Burning, weakness,
and tingling in one hand. The patient is unable to demonstrate
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a strong grip and is experiencing stronger discomfort at night.
Doctor recommends medial nerve compression.
Sprain - correct answer- Wrist and arm pain with limited
mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no inflammation present. Short
arm splint, apply ice as needed.
Vitiligo - correct answer- 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.
Urticaria - correct answer- A raised, red area recently
developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after eating
peanuts.
Contact dermatitis - correct answer- 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.
Tinea pedis - correct answer- A 19-year-old patient reports
persistent itching and peeling dry skin between the first and
