PATHOLOGY FINAL EXAM 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST
When a client with an active herpes lesion transfers virus from her face to the
credit card she uses to pay you, the credit card is now a...
a. Host
b. Reservoir
c. Fomite
d. Vector
c. Fomite
What does MRSA stand for?
a. Minimally responsive surface antigen
b. Maximum resistant streptococcus antibiotics
c. Multi-faceted resistance to systemic action
d. Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
d. Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
What makes MRSA different from other bacterial infections of the skin?
a. It is an indicator of cancer risk
b. It is an autoimmune disease
c. It is spread through direct contact
,d. It is resistant to many antibiotics
d. It is resistant to many antibiotics
This is most commonly caused by the group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
bacteria, which excrete powerful toxins that can damage tissues quickly. This
infection can progress from being a minor irritation to threatening life and limb in
a matter of hours. What is it?
a. Necrotizing fasciitis
b. MRSA
c. Impetigo
d. Carbuncles
a. Necrotizing fasciitis
What is a potential complication of a bacterial infection of the skin?
a. Hepatitis
b. Sepsis
c. Dyshidrosis
d. Gastritis
b. Sepsis
What are some common triggers for allergic contact dermatitis?
a. Ragweed, cat dander, oak pollen
b. Soy, dairy, gluten
,c. Latex, urushiol, adhesives
d. Cotton, wool, nylon
c. Latex, urushiol, adhesives
What is the most commonly reported adverse event associated with eczema or
dermatitis?
a. None; this condition carries little or no risk for massage
b. Torn skin and abrasions
c. A hypersensitivity reaction to an allergen or irritant in the lubricant
d. Secondary infection due to contamination of open lesions
c. A hypersensitivity reaction to an allergen or irritant in the lubricant
In this condition, skin cells begin to replicate in an uncontrolled way. They invade
deeper tissues and may travel through the lymph or bloodstream to colonize other
areas. This describes...
a. Basal cell carcinoma
b. Leukoplakia
c. Actinic keratosis
d. Melanoma
d. Melanoma
Your new client is a 78-year-old white man. On his back you notice several large
freckles, but one of them is crusted and show signs of recent bleeding. On closer
inspection, you see that it is brown and red with small black areas throughout. The
, edges of this freckle vary from being sharp and clear to being very fuzzy. What is
your best strategy?
A. Because this lesion is a harmless seborrheic keratosis, proceed with the massage
as usual
B. Let your client know what you found, and recommend that he consult a
naturopath who specializes in issues for the elderly population
C. Inform your client that he probably has malignant melanoma, and urge him to
consult his doctor as soon as possible
D. Inform your client that he has a lesion that should be inspected by his doctor as
soon as possible
D. Inform your client that he has a lesion that should be inspected by his doctor as
soon as possible
What is a common complication of healed third-degree burns?
a. Chronic pain
b. Fluid loss and circulatory shock
c. High risk of infection
d. Restrictive scar tissue
d. Restrictive scar tissue
What is the best definition of eczema?
a. A non-contagious condition connected to immune system dysfunction and
hypersensitivity reactions
b. A highly contagious infection with Streptococci and Staphylococcus bacteria
c. A highly contagious infection with viruses that invade sebaceous glands to cause
extensive blistering
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST
When a client with an active herpes lesion transfers virus from her face to the
credit card she uses to pay you, the credit card is now a...
a. Host
b. Reservoir
c. Fomite
d. Vector
c. Fomite
What does MRSA stand for?
a. Minimally responsive surface antigen
b. Maximum resistant streptococcus antibiotics
c. Multi-faceted resistance to systemic action
d. Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
d. Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
What makes MRSA different from other bacterial infections of the skin?
a. It is an indicator of cancer risk
b. It is an autoimmune disease
c. It is spread through direct contact
,d. It is resistant to many antibiotics
d. It is resistant to many antibiotics
This is most commonly caused by the group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
bacteria, which excrete powerful toxins that can damage tissues quickly. This
infection can progress from being a minor irritation to threatening life and limb in
a matter of hours. What is it?
a. Necrotizing fasciitis
b. MRSA
c. Impetigo
d. Carbuncles
a. Necrotizing fasciitis
What is a potential complication of a bacterial infection of the skin?
a. Hepatitis
b. Sepsis
c. Dyshidrosis
d. Gastritis
b. Sepsis
What are some common triggers for allergic contact dermatitis?
a. Ragweed, cat dander, oak pollen
b. Soy, dairy, gluten
,c. Latex, urushiol, adhesives
d. Cotton, wool, nylon
c. Latex, urushiol, adhesives
What is the most commonly reported adverse event associated with eczema or
dermatitis?
a. None; this condition carries little or no risk for massage
b. Torn skin and abrasions
c. A hypersensitivity reaction to an allergen or irritant in the lubricant
d. Secondary infection due to contamination of open lesions
c. A hypersensitivity reaction to an allergen or irritant in the lubricant
In this condition, skin cells begin to replicate in an uncontrolled way. They invade
deeper tissues and may travel through the lymph or bloodstream to colonize other
areas. This describes...
a. Basal cell carcinoma
b. Leukoplakia
c. Actinic keratosis
d. Melanoma
d. Melanoma
Your new client is a 78-year-old white man. On his back you notice several large
freckles, but one of them is crusted and show signs of recent bleeding. On closer
inspection, you see that it is brown and red with small black areas throughout. The
, edges of this freckle vary from being sharp and clear to being very fuzzy. What is
your best strategy?
A. Because this lesion is a harmless seborrheic keratosis, proceed with the massage
as usual
B. Let your client know what you found, and recommend that he consult a
naturopath who specializes in issues for the elderly population
C. Inform your client that he probably has malignant melanoma, and urge him to
consult his doctor as soon as possible
D. Inform your client that he has a lesion that should be inspected by his doctor as
soon as possible
D. Inform your client that he has a lesion that should be inspected by his doctor as
soon as possible
What is a common complication of healed third-degree burns?
a. Chronic pain
b. Fluid loss and circulatory shock
c. High risk of infection
d. Restrictive scar tissue
d. Restrictive scar tissue
What is the best definition of eczema?
a. A non-contagious condition connected to immune system dysfunction and
hypersensitivity reactions
b. A highly contagious infection with Streptococci and Staphylococcus bacteria
c. A highly contagious infection with viruses that invade sebaceous glands to cause
extensive blistering
