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WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2| 174 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWER 2026
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1 of 174
Term
A patient presents to the emergency department with chest pain. The
nurse suspects that the pain is cardiac in origin. Which of the following
characteristics would most likely support this suspicion?Rationale:
Classic cardiac chest pain, such as that seen in myocardial infarction
(MI), is often described as a heavy, crushing sensation and may radiate
to the left arm, neck, or jaw. Pleuritic pain (a) or pain that is
reproducible with palpation (d) is more typical of musculoskeletal or
pleuritic causes, not cardiac.
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You should limit high-phosphorus
Obtain an ECG to assess for signs of
foods, such as dairy products and
ischemia or infarction.
beans."
,3/23/26, 5:42 PM WGU adult health 2 D446 | Quizlet
You should irrigate the nephrostomy Pain that is described as a
tube daily with sterile saline to heavy, crushing sensation,
prevent blockages." radiating to the left arm
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2 of 174
Term
A nurse is caring for a patient with suspected appendicitis. The
patient reports a sudden relief of pain after experiencing severe pain
in the right lower quadrant. Which action should the nurse take next?
Rationale: A sudden relief of pain in appendicitis may indicate that the
appendix has ruptured, leading to peritonitis. This is a medical
emergency requiring immediate attention.
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Walk until pain occurs, then rest until Monitor the patient's vital signs
the pain subsides. closely.
Notify the healthcare provider Administer prescribed pain
immediately. medication.
Don't know?
3 of 174
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Pt with carpal tunnel complains of night pain in hands/wrist.
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teach to sleep with hands elevated. suggest resting hands in warm water.
teach to sleep with wrist braces. advise to avoid wrist braces.
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4 of 174
Term
34-year-old male client in emergency department (ED) for an acute
asthma attack which began after jogging a local park.He is able to
answer questions, pausing every few words to catch his breath.Client
reports using a rescue inhaler3X, but just couldn't catch his
breath.Client reports that symptoms seem worse when outdoors
&when exercising & that episodes like this make him extremely
nervous.He reports that it has been a couple of months since he had
an asthma attack, &he came to the ED today because he noticed that
his inhaler was expired & was worried the medication was not
working.Highlight 2 objective symptoms in the paragraph
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move into airborne isolation
, 3/23/26, 5:42 PM WGU adult health 2 D446 | Quizlet
determine if the client is using an
inhaler before exercising.
occur in more than 1 joint took rescue inhaler 3x and can't
- chronic gout catch his breath
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5 of 174
Term
The nurse observes an increased number of blood clots in the
drainage tubing of a client with continuous bladder irrigation following
a transurethal resection of the prostate (TURP). What is the best initial
nursing action?Rationale:to help clear blood clots and prevent
obstruction in the catheter.
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Notify the physician about the Increase the flow of the bladder
increased clots in the tubing irrigation
Discontinue the bladder irrigation
Stop the irrigation immediately
temporarily
Don't know?
WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2| 174 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWER 2026
Correct
Incorrect
1 of 174
Term
A patient presents to the emergency department with chest pain. The
nurse suspects that the pain is cardiac in origin. Which of the following
characteristics would most likely support this suspicion?Rationale:
Classic cardiac chest pain, such as that seen in myocardial infarction
(MI), is often described as a heavy, crushing sensation and may radiate
to the left arm, neck, or jaw. Pleuritic pain (a) or pain that is
reproducible with palpation (d) is more typical of musculoskeletal or
pleuritic causes, not cardiac.
Give this one a go later!
You should limit high-phosphorus
Obtain an ECG to assess for signs of
foods, such as dairy products and
ischemia or infarction.
beans."
,3/23/26, 5:42 PM WGU adult health 2 D446 | Quizlet
You should irrigate the nephrostomy Pain that is described as a
tube daily with sterile saline to heavy, crushing sensation,
prevent blockages." radiating to the left arm
Don't know?
2 of 174
Term
A nurse is caring for a patient with suspected appendicitis. The
patient reports a sudden relief of pain after experiencing severe pain
in the right lower quadrant. Which action should the nurse take next?
Rationale: A sudden relief of pain in appendicitis may indicate that the
appendix has ruptured, leading to peritonitis. This is a medical
emergency requiring immediate attention.
Give this one a go later!
Walk until pain occurs, then rest until Monitor the patient's vital signs
the pain subsides. closely.
Notify the healthcare provider Administer prescribed pain
immediately. medication.
Don't know?
3 of 174
Term
,3/23/26, 5:42 PM WGU adult health 2 D446 | Quizlet
Pt with carpal tunnel complains of night pain in hands/wrist.
Give this one a go later!
teach to sleep with hands elevated. suggest resting hands in warm water.
teach to sleep with wrist braces. advise to avoid wrist braces.
Don't know?
4 of 174
Term
34-year-old male client in emergency department (ED) for an acute
asthma attack which began after jogging a local park.He is able to
answer questions, pausing every few words to catch his breath.Client
reports using a rescue inhaler3X, but just couldn't catch his
breath.Client reports that symptoms seem worse when outdoors
&when exercising & that episodes like this make him extremely
nervous.He reports that it has been a couple of months since he had
an asthma attack, &he came to the ED today because he noticed that
his inhaler was expired & was worried the medication was not
working.Highlight 2 objective symptoms in the paragraph
Give this one a go later!
move into airborne isolation
, 3/23/26, 5:42 PM WGU adult health 2 D446 | Quizlet
determine if the client is using an
inhaler before exercising.
occur in more than 1 joint took rescue inhaler 3x and can't
- chronic gout catch his breath
Don't know?
5 of 174
Term
The nurse observes an increased number of blood clots in the
drainage tubing of a client with continuous bladder irrigation following
a transurethal resection of the prostate (TURP). What is the best initial
nursing action?Rationale:to help clear blood clots and prevent
obstruction in the catheter.
Give this one a go later!
Notify the physician about the Increase the flow of the bladder
increased clots in the tubing irrigation
Discontinue the bladder irrigation
Stop the irrigation immediately
temporarily
Don't know?
