WGU D439 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING OA EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH TESTED ANSWERS GRADED A+

WGU D439 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
OA EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH TESTED ANSWERS GRADED A+

⩥ no radial pulse at 90
Answer: PUMP TO 120


⩥ how much to pump cuff
Answer: at least 30 mm Hg above the point the radial pulse disappears


⩥ potassium levels involved
Answer: heart: helps the heart squeeze


⩥ high potassium levels
Answer: high apical pulse rate and rhythm


⩥ nursing charts by exception- lungs
Answer: LUNG SOUNDS DIMINISHED IN LEFT LUNG not normal


⩥ nasal cannula care: if patient has reddened areas around cheekbones
Answer: PLACE PADDING AROUND THE CANNULA TUBING

,⩥ nasal cannula care: if patient's O2 readings improve with movement
Answer: place the nasal cannula in the nose securely


⩥ nasal cannula care: O2 levels low
Answer: VERIFY PLACEMENT OF PULSE OXIMETER


⩥ Oxygen chamber
Answer: store in a cool area


⩥ Fall Prevention "H"
Answer: Hourly rounds: check on patient HOURLY


⩥ Fall prevention "O"
Answer: Organize belongings: use bed alarms


⩥ Fall Prevention "P"
Answer: Position changes slow: ensure slow position changes and keep
everything needed within reach


⩥ Fall Prevention "E"

, Answer: Ensure lighting is sufficient: For elderly patients keep a well lit
room


⩥ patient has sleep apnea and given sedative
Answer: MAKE SURE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICE IS ON


⩥ restraint types
Answer: chemical & physical


⩥ restraint knot
Answer: slip knots


⩥ restraint tying area
Answer: BED FRAME ONLY


⩥ chemical restraints
Answer: meds such as benzos


⩥ first thing to assess after restraint
Answer: CAPILLARY REFILL


⩥ when to check capillary refill when restrained