WGU PATHO D236 QUIZ QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
standing AP and lateral view of spine demonstrate arcuate thoracolumbar with a
rightward convexity; these findings indicate - ANSWER -scoliosis
patient condition characterized by thick hard patch on left heel of foot, painful to walk
on; provider determines cryosurgery appropriate for removal
condition described - ANSWER -plantar warts
involuntary muscle contractions, atrophy, and twitching - ANSWER -amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS)
abnormally slow movements, progressively rigid extremities, and tremors - ANSWER -
Parkinson disease
sudden and transient motor and sensory disturbances - ANSWER -multiple sclerosis
memory changes that disrupt daily living - ANSWER -Alzheimer disease
common first symptom of glaucoma - ANSWER -halos around lights
condition caused by degeneration of nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain
and spinal cord; symptoms include pain, loss of sensation, and inability to control
muscles - ANSWER -peripheral neuropathy
disorder of vision characterized by pressure on the optic nerve from elevated IOP -
ANSWER -glaucoma
two complications associated with acute otitis media - ANSWER -infection of the
temporal bone and mastoid process
two predisposing factors for DVT - ANSWER -venous stasis and hypercoagulability
patient presents with local dilation of a blood vessel and weakening of vessel wall;
condition described - ANSWER -aneurysm
symptoms of aplastic anemia - ANSWER -fatigue and menorrhagia
blood clot block blood flow to the heart and damages the heart muscle d/t lack of O2 -
ANSWER -myocardial infarction
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
standing AP and lateral view of spine demonstrate arcuate thoracolumbar with a
rightward convexity; these findings indicate - ANSWER -scoliosis
patient condition characterized by thick hard patch on left heel of foot, painful to walk
on; provider determines cryosurgery appropriate for removal
condition described - ANSWER -plantar warts
involuntary muscle contractions, atrophy, and twitching - ANSWER -amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS)
abnormally slow movements, progressively rigid extremities, and tremors - ANSWER -
Parkinson disease
sudden and transient motor and sensory disturbances - ANSWER -multiple sclerosis
memory changes that disrupt daily living - ANSWER -Alzheimer disease
common first symptom of glaucoma - ANSWER -halos around lights
condition caused by degeneration of nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain
and spinal cord; symptoms include pain, loss of sensation, and inability to control
muscles - ANSWER -peripheral neuropathy
disorder of vision characterized by pressure on the optic nerve from elevated IOP -
ANSWER -glaucoma
two complications associated with acute otitis media - ANSWER -infection of the
temporal bone and mastoid process
two predisposing factors for DVT - ANSWER -venous stasis and hypercoagulability
patient presents with local dilation of a blood vessel and weakening of vessel wall;
condition described - ANSWER -aneurysm
symptoms of aplastic anemia - ANSWER -fatigue and menorrhagia
blood clot block blood flow to the heart and damages the heart muscle d/t lack of O2 -
ANSWER -myocardial infarction
