WGU D439 Foundations of Nursing | OA| 88
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2025/2026 (Graded A+)
D439 Foundations of Nursing
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Definition
-Routine sleep schedule,
-PM should involve a cool/dark room, reduce any stimuli in the
bedroom, and no naps in the afternoon; if they do, limit to 20 mins per
day.
-AM should involve a sunny/bright room,
-Do not turn off alarms in pts room
-Do not increase sedation at night
,-Replicate your pts sleep schedule
-Avoid these 4-6hrs before bed: caffeine, chocolate (any form), soda,
tea, alcohol, nicotine, exercise, going to bed hungry or too full.
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What should the nurse know about
What can cause high BP readings?
MRSA?
What are things to promote
What are concentric contractions?
sleep?
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Definition
-Maintain two points of support on the ground at all times.
-Keep the cane on the stronger side of the body.
Support body weight on both legs.
-Move the cane forward 15 to cm (6 to 10 inches). Then move the
weaker leg forward toward the cane. Next, advance the stronger leg
past the cane.
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, What is the correct way to use a What is the difference between
cane? medical and surgical asepsis?
What is the normal range for specific
What are things to promote sleep?
urine gravity?
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Term
What is serous drainage from a wound?
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Thick, cloudy fluid with pus and
Clear fluid with visible blood clots.
blood.
Portion of the blood that is
Oily fluid with a dark yellow tint. watery, clear, sometimes slightly
yellow in appearance.
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Term
What is used to measure the risk of ulcers?
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Marmar Scale; 1 = high risk and 4 = Braden Scale; 1 = high risk and 4
moderate risk = low risk
Norton Scale; 1 = low risk and 4 = high Waterlow Scale; 1 = moderate risk and
risk 4 = high risk
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Term
What should the nurse do before suctioning a pt with an NG tube?
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Assess mucus and skin Place a bedside commode
Apply it in between the fingers Keep the room well lit
Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2025/2026 (Graded A+)
D439 Foundations of Nursing
1 of 88
Definition
-Routine sleep schedule,
-PM should involve a cool/dark room, reduce any stimuli in the
bedroom, and no naps in the afternoon; if they do, limit to 20 mins per
day.
-AM should involve a sunny/bright room,
-Do not turn off alarms in pts room
-Do not increase sedation at night
,-Replicate your pts sleep schedule
-Avoid these 4-6hrs before bed: caffeine, chocolate (any form), soda,
tea, alcohol, nicotine, exercise, going to bed hungry or too full.
Give this one a try later!
What should the nurse know about
What can cause high BP readings?
MRSA?
What are things to promote
What are concentric contractions?
sleep?
Don't know?
2 of 88
Definition
-Maintain two points of support on the ground at all times.
-Keep the cane on the stronger side of the body.
Support body weight on both legs.
-Move the cane forward 15 to cm (6 to 10 inches). Then move the
weaker leg forward toward the cane. Next, advance the stronger leg
past the cane.
Give this one a try later!
, What is the correct way to use a What is the difference between
cane? medical and surgical asepsis?
What is the normal range for specific
What are things to promote sleep?
urine gravity?
Don't know?
3 of 88
Term
What is serous drainage from a wound?
Give this one a try later!
Thick, cloudy fluid with pus and
Clear fluid with visible blood clots.
blood.
Portion of the blood that is
Oily fluid with a dark yellow tint. watery, clear, sometimes slightly
yellow in appearance.
Don't know?
, 4 of 88
Term
What is used to measure the risk of ulcers?
Give this one a try later!
Marmar Scale; 1 = high risk and 4 = Braden Scale; 1 = high risk and 4
moderate risk = low risk
Norton Scale; 1 = low risk and 4 = high Waterlow Scale; 1 = moderate risk and
risk 4 = high risk
Don't know?
5 of 88
Term
What should the nurse do before suctioning a pt with an NG tube?
Give this one a try later!
Assess mucus and skin Place a bedside commode
Apply it in between the fingers Keep the room well lit
