WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment Questions With
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1). Warm to touch
Ans: 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?
2). Malaria
Ans: A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the destruction
of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this describe?
3). Sore throat & nasal congestion
Ans: A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be
present in this chart entry?
4). Skin blisters
Ans: 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?
5). Respiratory distress
Ans: 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?
6). Adenoma & osteoma
Ans: What are two types of benign tumors?
7). Paget disease
Ans: A patient presented with swelling of the femur. MRI results indicated enlargement
and thickening of the bone. The urinalysis showed hydroxyproline. The patient was
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, prescribed NSAIDs and physical therapy, and surgery was recommended. Which disease
does this describe?
8). Finger dislocation
Ans: XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment
includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments.
9). Fibromyalgia
Ans: Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic
pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups.
10). Carpal tunnel syndrome
Ans: 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.
11). Sprain
Ans: Wrist and arm pain with limited mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no inflammation
present. Short arm splint, apply ice as needed.
12). Vitiligo
Ans: 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.
13). Urticaria
Ans: A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after
eating peanuts.
14). Contact dermatitis
Ans: 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.
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