WGU D444 Adult Health 1 Exam Study
Guide Questions and Answers 2026
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) -Correct Answer ✔-A style of exam focused on
complex case studies, including bowtie diagrams and select-all-that-apply
questions.
Asthma Exacerbation Signs -Correct Answer ✔-Increased mucus and dyspnea
during exercise.
Emergency Interventions for Asthma -Correct Answer ✔-Administer short-acting
beta-agonists (e.g., albuterol) and oxygen therapy.
ABG Interpretation -Correct Answer ✔-Evaluate therapeutic responses in asthma
exacerbations.
COPD Oxygen Therapy Target -Correct Answer ✔-Target SpO₂ 88-92% for hypoxia.
Dietary Consideration for COPD -Correct Answer ✔-High-protein, high-calorie
small meals to maintain energy levels.
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Persistent pain,
diaphoresis, and elevated troponin.
MONA Protocol -Correct Answer ✔-Medications for heart attack: Morphine,
oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin.
Left-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Pulmonary symptoms such
as dyspnea, orthopnea, and crackles.
Right-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Peripheral symptoms such
as edema, ascites, and JVD.
, Beta-Blockers -Correct Answer ✔-Medications that reduce heart rate.
Calcium Channel Blockers -Correct Answer ✔-Medications that cause vasodilation.
Ischemic Stroke Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Sudden numbness, weakness, and
speech difficulty.
Management of Ischemic Stroke -Correct Answer ✔-Thrombolytic therapy (e.g.,
tPA).
Hemorrhagic Stroke Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Severe headache, nausea, and
loss of consciousness.
Management of Hemorrhagic Stroke -Correct Answer ✔-Surgical intervention and
blood pressure control.
Cushing's Disease Signs -Correct Answer ✔-Moon face, buffalo hump,
hyperglycemia, and hypertension.
Graves' Disease Signs -Correct Answer ✔-Tachycardia, heat intolerance, and
exophthalmos.
Diabetes Management Focus -Correct Answer ✔-Managing high glucose and HDL
through diet and medication adherence.
SIADH Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Fluid overload and hyponatremia, leading to
confusion and seizures.
Post Nephrotomy Care -Correct Answer ✔-Monitor urine output and assess for
bleeding or infection.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics -Correct Answer ✔-Example: Spironolactone; monitor
for hyperkalemia.
Guide Questions and Answers 2026
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) -Correct Answer ✔-A style of exam focused on
complex case studies, including bowtie diagrams and select-all-that-apply
questions.
Asthma Exacerbation Signs -Correct Answer ✔-Increased mucus and dyspnea
during exercise.
Emergency Interventions for Asthma -Correct Answer ✔-Administer short-acting
beta-agonists (e.g., albuterol) and oxygen therapy.
ABG Interpretation -Correct Answer ✔-Evaluate therapeutic responses in asthma
exacerbations.
COPD Oxygen Therapy Target -Correct Answer ✔-Target SpO₂ 88-92% for hypoxia.
Dietary Consideration for COPD -Correct Answer ✔-High-protein, high-calorie
small meals to maintain energy levels.
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Persistent pain,
diaphoresis, and elevated troponin.
MONA Protocol -Correct Answer ✔-Medications for heart attack: Morphine,
oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin.
Left-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Pulmonary symptoms such
as dyspnea, orthopnea, and crackles.
Right-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Peripheral symptoms such
as edema, ascites, and JVD.
, Beta-Blockers -Correct Answer ✔-Medications that reduce heart rate.
Calcium Channel Blockers -Correct Answer ✔-Medications that cause vasodilation.
Ischemic Stroke Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Sudden numbness, weakness, and
speech difficulty.
Management of Ischemic Stroke -Correct Answer ✔-Thrombolytic therapy (e.g.,
tPA).
Hemorrhagic Stroke Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Severe headache, nausea, and
loss of consciousness.
Management of Hemorrhagic Stroke -Correct Answer ✔-Surgical intervention and
blood pressure control.
Cushing's Disease Signs -Correct Answer ✔-Moon face, buffalo hump,
hyperglycemia, and hypertension.
Graves' Disease Signs -Correct Answer ✔-Tachycardia, heat intolerance, and
exophthalmos.
Diabetes Management Focus -Correct Answer ✔-Managing high glucose and HDL
through diet and medication adherence.
SIADH Symptoms -Correct Answer ✔-Fluid overload and hyponatremia, leading to
confusion and seizures.
Post Nephrotomy Care -Correct Answer ✔-Monitor urine output and assess for
bleeding or infection.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics -Correct Answer ✔-Example: Spironolactone; monitor
for hyperkalemia.
