EXAM WGU: WGU PATHO D236
INTEGUMENTARY, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which symptoms are associated with exposure to the highest
levels of radiation?
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
The nurse is performing an assessment on a young adult client
who presents with a skin infection related to trauma. The nurse
notices lineal scars in the location of the infection and reports the
finding to the health-care provider. Which initial prescription does
the nurse expect?
Antibiotics
Which physiological change can be observed in the prodromal
stage of radiation burns in a client who has been exposed to 200
rads?
Pruritis
A new nurse on a burn unit is assisting the regular nurse in caring
for a client in the emergent phase with deep partial-thickness
burns on almost 60% of the body. Which action by the new nurse
requires correction by the regular nurse?
Encouraging a low-liquid diet for the client
, While reviewing the medical record of a client with a skin
disorder, the nurse finds the term"lichenification" in the record.
Which symptom does the nurse anticipate assessing in this client?
A hardening or thickening of the skin with markings
The nurse is obtaining a history from a client with a skin disorder.
The client states, "I have tried to remove the scales on my skin,
but then they bleed." Which terminology does the nurse associate
with the client's comment?
Auspitz sign
While assessing a client, the nurse finds the client's cheek
epidermal skin is dry, reddened, and warm. The client reports
pain and tenderness at the area. Which cause does the nurse
suspect for the condition?
Overexposure to the sun
While treating a client diagnosed with melanoma, the health-care
provider also finds tumors in the liver. Which is the stage of
melanoma for the client, based on the health-care provider's
finding?
Stage IV
The nurse is teaching a client preventive measures for scalds.
Which statement does the nurse include in the teaching plan to
ensure safety?
"You should set the temperature of the water heater below
140°F."
The nurse is assessing a client with a spider bite. The client is
seeking medical care because of recent development of
cramping, pain, weakness, fever, sweating, nausea, and vomiting.
Which conclusion does the nurse draw based on the client's
manifestations?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Elitaa. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.