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,
... [Show More] 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
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
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 [Show Less]