WGU D444 Adult Health 1 Practice Test 2026 |
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1. Describe the role of diet in the management of diabetes.
Diet plays a crucial role in controlling blood glucose levels and
maintaining HDL.
Diet has no significant impact on diabetes management.
Diet is primarily focused on increasing calorie intake.
Diet is only important for weight loss in diabetes management.
2. Which symptom is commonly associated with right-sided heart failure?
Peripheral edema
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
3. What is the most common manifestation of a myocardial infarction?
Abdominal pain
Decreased blood pressure
Crushing chest pain
Pain across the shoulders
4. Which of the following are signs and symptoms of left-sided heart failure?
Orthopnea
Dyspnea
, Cough-cardiac asthma
All of these are correct.
5. The NCLEX test is a specialized assessment that has questions designed to:
Give hints that help the candidate select the right choice
Lowe the test-taker's anxiety
Evaluate your judgement, not just your knowledge
Determine how much you know about pathophysiology
6. If a patient presents with a severe headache and loss of consciousness, what
immediate action should a nurse take to assess for a possible hemorrhagic
stroke?
Perform a chest X-ray.
Check blood glucose levels.
Conduct a neurological assessment.
Administer pain relief medication.
7. A nurse is discussing nutrition options with a client who has a new diagnosis
of COPD. Which of the following statements should the nurse take?
drink a glass of milk with each meal
consume three large meals throughout the day
Plan to include high protein foods in each of your meals
increase your intake of vegetables such as broccoli and brussel
sprouts
, 8. A client with burns asks the nurse about the risk of infection. Which response
by the PT is appropriate?
"Infection is a common complication of burns"
"Infection usually occurs only in deep burns"
"Burn wounds are not prone to infection"
"You don't need to worry about infection if you keep the wound dry"
9. Describe the significance of recognizing symptoms of an ischemic stroke in
adult health nursing.
Recognizing symptoms is only important for patient comfort.
Recognizing symptoms of an ischemic stroke is crucial for timely
intervention and treatment to minimize brain damage.
Recognizing symptoms helps in diagnosing diabetes.
Recognizing symptoms aids in managing chronic pain.
10. A patient with a history of asthma presents to the emergency department
with wheezing and difficulty breathing. After administering albuterol, what
additional intervention should be prioritized?
Perform chest physiotherapy
Start intravenous fluids
Administer a long-acting beta-agonist
Provide oxygen therapy
11. Describe the typical symptoms experienced by a patient with renal calculi.
Patients with renal calculi may experience blurred vision and
dizziness.
Verified Answers | Exam Prep
1. Describe the role of diet in the management of diabetes.
Diet plays a crucial role in controlling blood glucose levels and
maintaining HDL.
Diet has no significant impact on diabetes management.
Diet is primarily focused on increasing calorie intake.
Diet is only important for weight loss in diabetes management.
2. Which symptom is commonly associated with right-sided heart failure?
Peripheral edema
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
3. What is the most common manifestation of a myocardial infarction?
Abdominal pain
Decreased blood pressure
Crushing chest pain
Pain across the shoulders
4. Which of the following are signs and symptoms of left-sided heart failure?
Orthopnea
Dyspnea
, Cough-cardiac asthma
All of these are correct.
5. The NCLEX test is a specialized assessment that has questions designed to:
Give hints that help the candidate select the right choice
Lowe the test-taker's anxiety
Evaluate your judgement, not just your knowledge
Determine how much you know about pathophysiology
6. If a patient presents with a severe headache and loss of consciousness, what
immediate action should a nurse take to assess for a possible hemorrhagic
stroke?
Perform a chest X-ray.
Check blood glucose levels.
Conduct a neurological assessment.
Administer pain relief medication.
7. A nurse is discussing nutrition options with a client who has a new diagnosis
of COPD. Which of the following statements should the nurse take?
drink a glass of milk with each meal
consume three large meals throughout the day
Plan to include high protein foods in each of your meals
increase your intake of vegetables such as broccoli and brussel
sprouts
, 8. A client with burns asks the nurse about the risk of infection. Which response
by the PT is appropriate?
"Infection is a common complication of burns"
"Infection usually occurs only in deep burns"
"Burn wounds are not prone to infection"
"You don't need to worry about infection if you keep the wound dry"
9. Describe the significance of recognizing symptoms of an ischemic stroke in
adult health nursing.
Recognizing symptoms is only important for patient comfort.
Recognizing symptoms of an ischemic stroke is crucial for timely
intervention and treatment to minimize brain damage.
Recognizing symptoms helps in diagnosing diabetes.
Recognizing symptoms aids in managing chronic pain.
10. A patient with a history of asthma presents to the emergency department
with wheezing and difficulty breathing. After administering albuterol, what
additional intervention should be prioritized?
Perform chest physiotherapy
Start intravenous fluids
Administer a long-acting beta-agonist
Provide oxygen therapy
11. Describe the typical symptoms experienced by a patient with renal calculi.
Patients with renal calculi may experience blurred vision and
dizziness.
