WGU ADULT HEALTH EXAM 45 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER 2026
100% Correct 45
Incorrect 0
1 of 45
Definition
- Listening to lung sounds
- Obtaining the client's temperature
- Obtaining information about the client's respirations
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The nurse is reinforcing home-care instructions to a client and family regarding care
after left cataract surgery with lens implant. Which statements made by the client
indicate an understanding of the instructions? Select all that apply.
The nurse is assisting with monitoring the functioning of a chest-tube drainage
system in a client who just returned from the recovery room after a thoracotomy
with wedge resection. Which findings would the nurse expect to note? Select all
that apply.
, The nurse is helping perform a focused data collection process on a client
who is complaining of symptoms of a cold, a cough, and lung congestion.
Which would the nurse include for this type of data collection? Select all that
apply.
The nurse is providing endotracheal suctioning to a client who is mechanically
ventilated when the client becomes restless and tachycardic. Which actions would
the nurse take? Select all that apply.
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2 of 45
Term
The nursing student is asked to describe the size of the uterus in a
nonpregnant client. Which response indicates an understanding of the
anatomy of this structure?
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"The uterus weighs about
Limit bleeding from the biopsy site 2
ounces."
"I need to avoid sun exposure before
10:00 am and after 4:00 pm." "Do you have any allergies?"
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,3 of 45
Definition
Partial-thickness skin loss of the epidermis
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The evening nurse reviews the nursing documentation in the client's chart and
notes that the day nurse has documented that the client has a stage 2
pressure injury in the sacral area. What would the nurse expect to find when
checking the client's sacral area?
The nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client with a fecal impaction.
Before administering the enema, the nurse asks the client to assume a modified
left lateral recumbent position. The nurse explains that this positioning is
preferred because of which reason?
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the emergency department is caring for
a client who was assaulted and sustained blunt force injuries to the chest and
abdomen. Which priority client data would the LPN immediately report to
the registered nurse (RN)?
The nurse is preparing to assist the primary health care provider to test the
extraocular movements in a client and muscle weakness in the eyes. The nurse
anticipates that which physical assessment technique will be done?
Don't know?
4 of 45
, Term
The nurse has inserted a nasogastric (NG) tube in a client and is checking
for the correct placement of an NG tube. Which is the most reliable
data to ensure that the end of the tube is in the stomach?
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Positive culture results Elevation above the level of the heart
Supine with head elevation no
greater than 30 degrees Placement is verified on x-ray.
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5 of 45
Definition
Tinnitus
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Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which finding indicates the presence of
systemic toxicity from this medication?
A client with heart disease is instructed regarding a low-fat diet. The nurse
determines that the client understands the diet if the client states to avoid which
ANSWER 2026
100% Correct 45
Incorrect 0
1 of 45
Definition
- Listening to lung sounds
- Obtaining the client's temperature
- Obtaining information about the client's respirations
Give this one a go later!
The nurse is reinforcing home-care instructions to a client and family regarding care
after left cataract surgery with lens implant. Which statements made by the client
indicate an understanding of the instructions? Select all that apply.
The nurse is assisting with monitoring the functioning of a chest-tube drainage
system in a client who just returned from the recovery room after a thoracotomy
with wedge resection. Which findings would the nurse expect to note? Select all
that apply.
, The nurse is helping perform a focused data collection process on a client
who is complaining of symptoms of a cold, a cough, and lung congestion.
Which would the nurse include for this type of data collection? Select all that
apply.
The nurse is providing endotracheal suctioning to a client who is mechanically
ventilated when the client becomes restless and tachycardic. Which actions would
the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Don't know?
2 of 45
Term
The nursing student is asked to describe the size of the uterus in a
nonpregnant client. Which response indicates an understanding of the
anatomy of this structure?
Give this one a go later!
"The uterus weighs about
Limit bleeding from the biopsy site 2
ounces."
"I need to avoid sun exposure before
10:00 am and after 4:00 pm." "Do you have any allergies?"
Don't know?
,3 of 45
Definition
Partial-thickness skin loss of the epidermis
Give this one a go later!
The evening nurse reviews the nursing documentation in the client's chart and
notes that the day nurse has documented that the client has a stage 2
pressure injury in the sacral area. What would the nurse expect to find when
checking the client's sacral area?
The nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client with a fecal impaction.
Before administering the enema, the nurse asks the client to assume a modified
left lateral recumbent position. The nurse explains that this positioning is
preferred because of which reason?
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the emergency department is caring for
a client who was assaulted and sustained blunt force injuries to the chest and
abdomen. Which priority client data would the LPN immediately report to
the registered nurse (RN)?
The nurse is preparing to assist the primary health care provider to test the
extraocular movements in a client and muscle weakness in the eyes. The nurse
anticipates that which physical assessment technique will be done?
Don't know?
4 of 45
, Term
The nurse has inserted a nasogastric (NG) tube in a client and is checking
for the correct placement of an NG tube. Which is the most reliable
data to ensure that the end of the tube is in the stomach?
Give this one a go later!
Positive culture results Elevation above the level of the heart
Supine with head elevation no
greater than 30 degrees Placement is verified on x-ray.
Don't know?
5 of 45
Definition
Tinnitus
Give this one a go later!
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which finding indicates the presence of
systemic toxicity from this medication?
A client with heart disease is instructed regarding a low-fat diet. The nurse
determines that the client understands the diet if the client states to avoid which
