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Master the D439 Foundations course with this comprehensive exam preparation resource containing over 250 carefully organized exam questions and verified answers covering the essential nursing concepts required for success in the course and final examination. This study guide provides extensive review of nursing fundamentals, patient assessment, vital signs, oxygen therapy, medication administration, infection prevention and control, pressure injury prevention, restraint safety, urinary catheterization, enteral and parenteral nutrition, wound care, pain assessment, documentation, delegation, legal and ethical nursing practice, therapeutic communication, patient safety, mobility, fluid and electrolyte balance, aspiration precautions, fall prevention, sterile technique, medical asepsis, end-of-life care, HIPAA, SBAR communication, nursing process (ADPIE), and evidence-based clinical decision-making. Designed in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format, this resource enables nursing students to reinforce foundational concepts while strengthening clinical judgment and NCLEX-style reasoning. The material incorporates realistic patient-care scenarios, prioritization questions, delegation principles, nursing interventions, pharmacologic safety concepts, documentation standards, communication strategies, and clinical procedures that mirror competency-based nursing assessments. Whether preparing for course assessments, objective examinations, clinical rotations, or comprehensive nursing reviews, this document serves as an effective revision tool for mastering the knowledge and skills expected of beginning nursing students. The content aligns with widely accepted nursing education standards and authoritative references commonly used in undergraduate nursing programs, including: Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., & Hall, A. M. Fundamentals of Nursing (11th ed.). Elsevier. Lewis, S. L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. M., Harding, M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. Elsevier. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Standard Precautions for All Patient Care. American Nurses Association (ANA). Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). NCLEX-RN® Test Plan. This study guide is highly recommended for Western Governors University (WGU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students enrolled in D439 Foundations, pre-licensure nursing students, RN students, LPN-to-RN bridge students, accelerated BSN students, nursing educators, NCLEX-RN candidates, and healthcare learners seeking to strengthen their understanding of foundational nursing concepts and clinical practice. Keywords: D439 Foundations, D439 Exam, WGU Nursing, WGU BSN, Nursing Foundations, Nursing Fundamentals, Health Assessment, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Medical Asepsis, Sterile Technique, Medication Administration, Vital Signs, Oxygen Therapy, Nursing Process, ADPIE, SBAR, Therapeutic Communication, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Aspiration Precautions, Fall Prevention, Pressure Injuries, Wound Care, Catheterization, Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition, Pain Assessment, Documentation, HIPAA, Delegation, Legal and Ethical Nursing, NCLEX Preparation, Nursing Practice Questions, Nursing Exam Questions, Nursing Study Guide, Clinical Judgment, Evidence-Based Nursing

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what can cause high blood pressure readings? - ANSWER

✔✔Anxiety, wrong cuff size, talking, legs crossed, arm not being level

with heart, pain, dehydration, fever/infection, hyponatremia, weight,

alcohol/smoking, opioids, hypovolemia, hyper/hypokalemia,

hyper/hypocalcemia


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 - ANSWER

✔✔immediately and every 15 mins


other checks when restrained - ANSWER ✔✔skin integrity, vital

signs, ROM every 2 hours; offer bathroom every 2 hours




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