WGU PATHOLOGY PRE ASSESSMENT
FINAL QUESTION BANK FULL SOLUTIONS
2026 GRADED A+
⩥ A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the
destruction of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this
describe?
Answer: Malaria
⩥ A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two
symptoms may be present in this chart entry?
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?
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?
Answer: Respiratory distress
,⩥ What are two types of benign tumors?
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?
Answer: Paget disease
⩥ XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury.
Treatment includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and
ligaments.
Answer: Finger dislocation
⩥ Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness.
Chronic pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups.
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.
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.
Answer: Sprain
⩥ 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.
Answer: Vitiligo
⩥ A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's
back after eating peanuts.
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.
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.
Answer: Tinea pedis
FINAL QUESTION BANK FULL SOLUTIONS
2026 GRADED A+
⩥ A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the
destruction of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this
describe?
Answer: Malaria
⩥ A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Which two
symptoms may be present in this chart entry?
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?
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?
Answer: Respiratory distress
,⩥ What are two types of benign tumors?
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?
Answer: Paget disease
⩥ XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury.
Treatment includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and
ligaments.
Answer: Finger dislocation
⩥ Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness.
Chronic pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups.
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.
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.
Answer: Sprain
⩥ 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.
Answer: Vitiligo
⩥ A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's
back after eating peanuts.
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.
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.
Answer: Tinea pedis
