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WGU PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED
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
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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.
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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 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.
WGU PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED
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
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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.
, 3|Page
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 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.
