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WGU D236 Pathology Pre-Assessment
- 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 ANS 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?-
: Malaria
- A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two symptoms
may be present in this chart entry ANS 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 ANS Skin blisters
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- 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 ANS Respiratory distress
- What are two types of benign tumors ANS Adenoma & Osteoma
- A patient presented with swelling of the femur. MRI results indicated en-
largement 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 ANS Paget disease
- XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treat-
ment includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments ANS Finger dislocation
- Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness.
Chronic pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups ANS Fi- bromyalgia
- 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 ANS Carpal Tunnel 2 / 3
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Syndrome
- Wrist and arm pain with limited mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no
inflammation present. Short arm splint, apply ice as needed ANS Sprain
- A patient's record indicates a skin condition in which depigmentation
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appears on different parts of the body that are often exposed to sunlight. A skin biopsy reveals a lack of melanocytes ANS Vitiligo