C805 Pathophysiology WGU Exam
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Chronic Pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Most commonly associated with
chronic alcohol ingestion. Hallmark features are epigastric abdominal pain
radiating to the back, steatorrhea, malnutrition, and diabetes mellitus
Chronic asthma and Bronchiectasis - CORRECT ANSWER-What 2 conditions or
symptoms could lead to a diagnosis of COPD?
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient's lung x-ray shows
lesions of calcified inflamed granular tissue. Biopsy shows necrosis of lung tissue
Pulmonary tuberculosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Could lead to a diagnosis of
COPD
Pulmonary tuberculosis & Respiratory mycoses - CORRECT ANSWER-Which 2
infections affect the lower respiratory tract?
Lower tract infection - CORRECT ANSWER-Asthma/COPD/Pneumonia
Upper tract infection - CORRECT ANSWER-Laryngitis/Rhinitis/Pharyngitis
,Respiratory distress - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient is taken to the ER after a
near drowning
A sign/symptom the patient may experience within minutes of days
Skin blisters - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on
the left arm. Classified as 2nd degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. It is
reported as very painful. What is an additional symptom of a patient with a 2nd
degree burns?
Warm to touch - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of
a staphylococcal skin infection ("superbug") which caused a boil to develop in the
patient's buttock region. Symptoms include red, swollen skin with pus. What
additional symptom can appear in the affected area?
Adenoma & Osteoma - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Types of benign tumors
Malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-Type of tumor: Distorted Shape,
abnormal cells, metastatic capabilities
Benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-Type of tumor: Slow growth, rarely
reoccur, remain localized, abnormal cells
Contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient was found to have 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 on both
hands. The patient works as a nurse and frequently wear latex gloves.
, Carpal tunnel syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient presents with burning,
weakness, and tingling in one hand. The patient is unable to demonstrate a string
grip and is experiencing stronger discomfort at night. The physician recommends
treatment by medial nerve decompression.
Finger dislocation - CORRECT ANSWER-Sports injury - Hand
Chief complaint - Small 5th digit finger pain
General - Injury happened while playing football. No prior history to the site, and
patient denies any other injuries to hand.
Physical exam - Pale skin, severe pain at the joint, especially when in use; joint
appears deformed
Pain scale - 1-10 is severe 10
X-ray results - Torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding Metacarpophalangeal (MCP)
joint injury
Treatment - Surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments
Inguinal hernia - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp abdominal pain , palpable lump is
present in the groin area
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - CORRECT ANSWER-High levels of LH,
can cause irregular or no menstrual cycle
Ovarian Cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-Urinary urgency, pelvic pain, abdominal
pressure or fullness and bloating.
Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
Chronic Pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Most commonly associated with
chronic alcohol ingestion. Hallmark features are epigastric abdominal pain
radiating to the back, steatorrhea, malnutrition, and diabetes mellitus
Chronic asthma and Bronchiectasis - CORRECT ANSWER-What 2 conditions or
symptoms could lead to a diagnosis of COPD?
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient's lung x-ray shows
lesions of calcified inflamed granular tissue. Biopsy shows necrosis of lung tissue
Pulmonary tuberculosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Could lead to a diagnosis of
COPD
Pulmonary tuberculosis & Respiratory mycoses - CORRECT ANSWER-Which 2
infections affect the lower respiratory tract?
Lower tract infection - CORRECT ANSWER-Asthma/COPD/Pneumonia
Upper tract infection - CORRECT ANSWER-Laryngitis/Rhinitis/Pharyngitis
,Respiratory distress - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient is taken to the ER after a
near drowning
A sign/symptom the patient may experience within minutes of days
Skin blisters - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on
the left arm. Classified as 2nd degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. It is
reported as very painful. What is an additional symptom of a patient with a 2nd
degree burns?
Warm to touch - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of
a staphylococcal skin infection ("superbug") which caused a boil to develop in the
patient's buttock region. Symptoms include red, swollen skin with pus. What
additional symptom can appear in the affected area?
Adenoma & Osteoma - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Types of benign tumors
Malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-Type of tumor: Distorted Shape,
abnormal cells, metastatic capabilities
Benign tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-Type of tumor: Slow growth, rarely
reoccur, remain localized, abnormal cells
Contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient was found to have 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 on both
hands. The patient works as a nurse and frequently wear latex gloves.
, Carpal tunnel syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient presents with burning,
weakness, and tingling in one hand. The patient is unable to demonstrate a string
grip and is experiencing stronger discomfort at night. The physician recommends
treatment by medial nerve decompression.
Finger dislocation - CORRECT ANSWER-Sports injury - Hand
Chief complaint - Small 5th digit finger pain
General - Injury happened while playing football. No prior history to the site, and
patient denies any other injuries to hand.
Physical exam - Pale skin, severe pain at the joint, especially when in use; joint
appears deformed
Pain scale - 1-10 is severe 10
X-ray results - Torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding Metacarpophalangeal (MCP)
joint injury
Treatment - Surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments
Inguinal hernia - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp abdominal pain , palpable lump is
present in the groin area
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - CORRECT ANSWER-High levels of LH,
can cause irregular or no menstrual cycle
Ovarian Cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-Urinary urgency, pelvic pain, abdominal
pressure or fullness and bloating.
