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This WGU Adult Health OA Exam (D444/D446) are high-stakes, proctored
assessments focusing on clinical judgment, nursing interventions, and prioritization
for complex adult patients. The exams heavily feature Next Gen NCLEX (NGN)-
style questions, including case studies, bow-tie questions, and select-all-that-apply
scenarios, covering topics like cardiac, respiratory, renal, and acute care.
Key Exam Details
• Focus: Clinical decision-making and applying knowledge to real-world
scenarios.
• Question Style: NGN-heavy (bowtie diagrams, case-based, multiple
response/SATA).
• Content Areas: Fluid management, stroke care, sepsis management, and
complex systemic disorders.
• Preparation: Focus on understanding pathophysiology and nursing
prioritization rather than just memorization.
Common Topics Covered
• Renal/Fluids: Lab values, kidney function tests.
• Respiratory: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
management (e.g., pursed-lip breathing).
• Acute Care: Sepsis management (fluid administration).
• Assessment: Advanced techniques (cardiovascular, gastrointestinal,
neurological).
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, Quiz_________________?
What are the types of ocular injuries? -
Answer
Chemical Burns, Trauma, Foreign Body, Thermal Burns
Quiz_________________?
What are the types of chemical burns in ocular injuries? -
Answer
Acid and Alkaline
Quiz_________________?
What types of trauma can cause ocular injuries? -
Answer
Blunt and Penetrating
Quiz_________________?
What materials can be considered foreign bodies in ocular injuries? -
Answer
Ceramics, Metal, Wood, Glass, Plastic
Quiz_________________?
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, What are the assessment findings for ocular injuries? -
Answer
Abnormal or Decreased Vision, Abnormal IOP, Absent Eye Movements, Blood in
anterior chamber, Fluid drainage, Pain, Photophobia, Prolapsed Globe, Diffused or
Localized Redness, Swelling, Tearing, Visible Field Defect
Quiz_________________?
What is the initial intervention for ocular injuries? -
Answer
Determine Mechanism of Injury, Ensure ABCs, Assess for other injury, Assess for
chemical exposure
Quiz_________________?
What should be done immediately for chemical exposure in ocular injuries? -
Answer
Begin irrigation immediately with sterile saline or water
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What should you not do while managing an ocular injury? -
Answer
Do not put pressure on the eye, Do not give food or fluids
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, Quiz_________________?
What position should the head of the bed be in for a patient with an ocular
injury? -
Answer
Elevate HOB 45°
Quiz_________________?
What ongoing monitoring should be done for a patient with an ocular injury? -
Answer
Reassure patient, Monitor Pain, Anticipate surgical repair
Quiz_________________?
What should you tell a patient with an ocular injury regarding coughing? -
Answer
DO NOT ENCOURAGE COUGHING
Quiz_________________?
What can be offered to a patient with an ocular injury to reduce strain? -
Answer
Offer stool softeners
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