WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH I EXAM 2 PRACTICE 107
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
b. Acute Coronary Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER A client is seen in the
emergency department and reports left arm pain, fatigue, palpitations, and
shortness of breath. Which condition would the nurse suspect?
a. Renal Failure
b. Acute Coronary Syndrome
c. Diabetes Mellitus
d. Diabetes Insipidus
c. Checking Peripheral Pulses - CORRECT ANSWER For a client who has undergone
peripheral arteriography, how should the nurse assess the adequacy of peripheral
circulation?
a. Hemodynamic Monitoring
b. Checking for Cardiac Dysrhythmias
c. Checking Peripheral Pulses
d. Observing the Client for Bleeding
a. Sinoatrial (SA) node - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse uses which term for the
normal pacemaker of the heart?
a. Sinoatrial (SA) node
,b. Purkinje Fibers
c. Bundle of His
d. Atrioventricular (AV) node
b. "If you strain to have a bowel movement, you can cause a drop in your heart
rate that can be dangerous" - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is administering a
stool softener to a client who experienced a myocardial infarction. The client says,
"I had a heart attack; I don't have a problem with constipation." What explanation
will the nurse use to answer the clients question?
a. "The heart attack sets you up for limited activity, so constipation is often a
problem for clients after a heart attack"
b. "If you strain to have a bowel movement, you can cause a drop in your heart
rate that can be dangerous"
c. "The prescribed stool softener will decrease stress with a bowel movement and
protect your heart from further injury"
d. "Please talk this over with your healthcare provider for further information"
a. "My family is bringing me a cup of coffee to drink before the test" - CORRECT
ANSWER A nurse is preparing a client for a scheduled adenosine stress test. Which
statement made by the client indicates a need for further education?
a. "My family is bringing me a cup of coffee to drink before the test"
,b. "The medication will have an effect on my heart similar to exercise"
c. "The effects of this medication will wear off quickly"
d. "I may feel some flushing or nausea with this medication"
b. A heart rate of 54 bpm - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is caring for a client who
has a history of heart disease. What factor should the nurse identify as possibly
contributing to a decrease in cardiac output?
a. An increase in preload related to ambulation
b. A heart rate of 54 bpm
c. A change in position from standing to sitting
d. A pulse oximetry reading of 94%
b. Risk for falls related to orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse's
assessment of an older adult client reveals the following data: Lying BP 144/82
mmHg, sitting BP 121/69 mmHg, standing BP 98/56 mmHg. The nurse should
consequently identify what nursing diagnosis in the client's plan of care?
a. Risk for ineffective role performance related to hypotension
b. Risk for falls related to orthostatic hypotension
, c. Risk for imbalanced fluid balance related to hemodynamic variability
d. Risk for ineffective breathing pattern related to hypotension
c. Myocardial Infarction (MI) - CORRECT ANSWER A female patient is being seen in
the ER complaining of fatigue and shoulder blade discomfort. She is also short of
breath. Based on these symptoms, what will the nurse suspect?
a. Intracerebral Hemorrhage
b. Stroke
c. Myocardial Infarction (MI)
d. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
d. Morphine Sulfate - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is caring for a client who is
having chest pain associated with a myocardial infarction (MI). What medication
will the nurse administer intravenously to reduce pain and anxiety?
a. Fentanyl
b. Codeine Sulfate
c. Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
d. Morphine Sulfate
b. Examine the legs for color, capillary refill time, and tissue integrity - CORRECT
ANSWER The nurse is caring for a client at risk for thrombosis. What is an
appropriate nursing action when evaluating this client?
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
b. Acute Coronary Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER A client is seen in the
emergency department and reports left arm pain, fatigue, palpitations, and
shortness of breath. Which condition would the nurse suspect?
a. Renal Failure
b. Acute Coronary Syndrome
c. Diabetes Mellitus
d. Diabetes Insipidus
c. Checking Peripheral Pulses - CORRECT ANSWER For a client who has undergone
peripheral arteriography, how should the nurse assess the adequacy of peripheral
circulation?
a. Hemodynamic Monitoring
b. Checking for Cardiac Dysrhythmias
c. Checking Peripheral Pulses
d. Observing the Client for Bleeding
a. Sinoatrial (SA) node - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse uses which term for the
normal pacemaker of the heart?
a. Sinoatrial (SA) node
,b. Purkinje Fibers
c. Bundle of His
d. Atrioventricular (AV) node
b. "If you strain to have a bowel movement, you can cause a drop in your heart
rate that can be dangerous" - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is administering a
stool softener to a client who experienced a myocardial infarction. The client says,
"I had a heart attack; I don't have a problem with constipation." What explanation
will the nurse use to answer the clients question?
a. "The heart attack sets you up for limited activity, so constipation is often a
problem for clients after a heart attack"
b. "If you strain to have a bowel movement, you can cause a drop in your heart
rate that can be dangerous"
c. "The prescribed stool softener will decrease stress with a bowel movement and
protect your heart from further injury"
d. "Please talk this over with your healthcare provider for further information"
a. "My family is bringing me a cup of coffee to drink before the test" - CORRECT
ANSWER A nurse is preparing a client for a scheduled adenosine stress test. Which
statement made by the client indicates a need for further education?
a. "My family is bringing me a cup of coffee to drink before the test"
,b. "The medication will have an effect on my heart similar to exercise"
c. "The effects of this medication will wear off quickly"
d. "I may feel some flushing or nausea with this medication"
b. A heart rate of 54 bpm - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is caring for a client who
has a history of heart disease. What factor should the nurse identify as possibly
contributing to a decrease in cardiac output?
a. An increase in preload related to ambulation
b. A heart rate of 54 bpm
c. A change in position from standing to sitting
d. A pulse oximetry reading of 94%
b. Risk for falls related to orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse's
assessment of an older adult client reveals the following data: Lying BP 144/82
mmHg, sitting BP 121/69 mmHg, standing BP 98/56 mmHg. The nurse should
consequently identify what nursing diagnosis in the client's plan of care?
a. Risk for ineffective role performance related to hypotension
b. Risk for falls related to orthostatic hypotension
, c. Risk for imbalanced fluid balance related to hemodynamic variability
d. Risk for ineffective breathing pattern related to hypotension
c. Myocardial Infarction (MI) - CORRECT ANSWER A female patient is being seen in
the ER complaining of fatigue and shoulder blade discomfort. She is also short of
breath. Based on these symptoms, what will the nurse suspect?
a. Intracerebral Hemorrhage
b. Stroke
c. Myocardial Infarction (MI)
d. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
d. Morphine Sulfate - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is caring for a client who is
having chest pain associated with a myocardial infarction (MI). What medication
will the nurse administer intravenously to reduce pain and anxiety?
a. Fentanyl
b. Codeine Sulfate
c. Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
d. Morphine Sulfate
b. Examine the legs for color, capillary refill time, and tissue integrity - CORRECT
ANSWER The nurse is caring for a client at risk for thrombosis. What is an
appropriate nursing action when evaluating this client?
