WGU D236 PATHOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM AND
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Warm to touch
A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the destruction of red blood
cells. Which infectious disease does this describe? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Malaria
A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms may be present in this
chart entry? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Sore throat & Nasal congestion
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Skin
blisters
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Respiratory distress
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What are two types of benign tumors? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Adenoma & Osteoma
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?
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Paget disease
XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment includes surgical
reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Finger dislocation
Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness. Chronic pain that lasts a
long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Fibromyalgia
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. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist and arm pain with limited mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no inflammation present.
Short arm splint, apply ice as needed. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Sprain
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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. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Vitiligo
A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after eating peanuts. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Urticaria
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. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Contact
dermatitis
A 19-year-old patient reports persistent itching and peeling dry skin between the first and
second toes. The patient also has a burning sensation. An internal medicine practitioner
prescribes antifungal ointment and wash for the next four weeks. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Tinea
pedis
A patient has severe itching on the face. The physical exam reveals dry skin and small lesions.
The patient has a family history of allergic rhinitis. The physician prescribes topical anti-itch
cream and instructs daily skin care. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Eczema
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A patient presents for follow-up of several painful vesicular lesions on the face, mouth, and
tongue. The patient is diagnosed with a condition caused by the same virus that causes chicken
pox. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Herpes zoster (shingles)
Patient presents to the ED complaining of a sudden onset of speech impairment, severe
headache, falling down while standing, and inability to move the arm and leg on the right side.
A cerebral angiogram shows occlusion of blood vessels. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Ischemic stroke
Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Alcoholism
What are two possible causes for peripheral neuropathy? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Vitamin B12
deficiency & Lead poisoning
A patient has slurred speech, difficulty walking, and dilated pupils. Which condition does this
describe? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Subdural hematoma
A patient has tremors, bradykinesia, and abnormal gait. The patient is taking anticholinergics;
however, the symptoms are aggravated. A neurologist treats the patient with deep brain
stimulation. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Parkinson disease
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