WGU ADULT HEALTH EXAM II DAVIS ADVANTAGE
PRACTICE 104 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
C - CORRECT ANSWER *The nurse is caring for John, a 42-year-old male who was
admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. He has a past medical history of
hypertension. Which of the following abnormal assessment findings should the
nurse expect as a result of the history obtained from John?*
A. An AP to lateral diameter of 1:2
B. Vesicular lung sounds over the trachea
C. A productive cough
D. Symmetrical chest expansion
B - CORRECT ANSWER *The provider has ordered an arterial blood gas analysis for
a patient. The nurse has selected the left radial artery to collect the specimen.
Which of the following is essential to ensure adequate perfusion during the
procedure?*
A. Placing the specimen immediately on ice following collection
B. Assessing for left ulnar artery perfusion
C. Holding pressure for 30 seconds post procedure
D. Assessment of the radial pulse
,C - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following assessment findings indicates an
emergency and the need for immediate action on the part of the nurse?*
A. Clubbing of the fingernails
B. Contraction of the diaphragm
C. Tracheal deviation
D. Auscultation of rhonchi throughout the lungs
A - CORRECT ANSWER *The nurse is caring for a patient following a thoracentesis.
Which of the following indicates the patient needs additional teaching regarding
his or her discharge instructions?*
A. "I will be short of breath following the procedure, and my symptoms should
resolve by the morning."
B. "There may be a small amount of drainage noted on the dressing."
C. "I will come back to the hospital if I experience chest pain."
D. "I can eat my normal diet following discharge."
B - CORRECT ANSWER *Mr. Jones is undergoing an open lung biopsy in the
morning, and the nurse is educating the patient regarding the postoperative
period. Which of the following statements should be included in the education?*
A. "You will be discharged home immediately following the procedure."
B. "You most likely will have a chest tube inserted to allow your lung to re-
expand."
,C. "You will need to collect a sputum specimen."
D. "You will not need any supplemental oxygen."
D - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory
system?*
A. Acid-base balance
B. Facilitating speech
C. Fluid balance
D. Tissue perfusion
C - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following structures actively participates in
gas exchange?*
A. Bronchi
B. Visceral pleura
C. Respiratory bronchioles
D. Terminal bronchioles
B - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following indicates an abnormal assessment
finding of the respiratory system?*
A. Symmetrical chest expansion
B. Muscle retractions with inhalation
, C. The sound of resonance with percussion of lung tissue
D. Pink mucosa of the mouth and nares
A - CORRECT ANSWER *You are caring for a patient who is currently receiving
continuous pulse oximetry. Which of the following findings might indicate
inaccurate readings?*
A. The patient has a core body temperature of 94°F (34.5 °C).
B. The heart rate obtained through pulse oximetry correlates with the
electrocardiogram heart rate.
C. The patient has the probe attached to her earlobe.
D. The patient's pulse oximetry is 95%, and the patient denies shortness of breath.
C - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following is included in an arterial blood gas
analysis?*
A. End-tidal CO2
B. Hemoglobin
C. PaCO2
D. Sodium
D - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following would be an abnormal finding for
an older adult?*
A. Kyphosis
PRACTICE 104 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
C - CORRECT ANSWER *The nurse is caring for John, a 42-year-old male who was
admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. He has a past medical history of
hypertension. Which of the following abnormal assessment findings should the
nurse expect as a result of the history obtained from John?*
A. An AP to lateral diameter of 1:2
B. Vesicular lung sounds over the trachea
C. A productive cough
D. Symmetrical chest expansion
B - CORRECT ANSWER *The provider has ordered an arterial blood gas analysis for
a patient. The nurse has selected the left radial artery to collect the specimen.
Which of the following is essential to ensure adequate perfusion during the
procedure?*
A. Placing the specimen immediately on ice following collection
B. Assessing for left ulnar artery perfusion
C. Holding pressure for 30 seconds post procedure
D. Assessment of the radial pulse
,C - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following assessment findings indicates an
emergency and the need for immediate action on the part of the nurse?*
A. Clubbing of the fingernails
B. Contraction of the diaphragm
C. Tracheal deviation
D. Auscultation of rhonchi throughout the lungs
A - CORRECT ANSWER *The nurse is caring for a patient following a thoracentesis.
Which of the following indicates the patient needs additional teaching regarding
his or her discharge instructions?*
A. "I will be short of breath following the procedure, and my symptoms should
resolve by the morning."
B. "There may be a small amount of drainage noted on the dressing."
C. "I will come back to the hospital if I experience chest pain."
D. "I can eat my normal diet following discharge."
B - CORRECT ANSWER *Mr. Jones is undergoing an open lung biopsy in the
morning, and the nurse is educating the patient regarding the postoperative
period. Which of the following statements should be included in the education?*
A. "You will be discharged home immediately following the procedure."
B. "You most likely will have a chest tube inserted to allow your lung to re-
expand."
,C. "You will need to collect a sputum specimen."
D. "You will not need any supplemental oxygen."
D - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory
system?*
A. Acid-base balance
B. Facilitating speech
C. Fluid balance
D. Tissue perfusion
C - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following structures actively participates in
gas exchange?*
A. Bronchi
B. Visceral pleura
C. Respiratory bronchioles
D. Terminal bronchioles
B - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following indicates an abnormal assessment
finding of the respiratory system?*
A. Symmetrical chest expansion
B. Muscle retractions with inhalation
, C. The sound of resonance with percussion of lung tissue
D. Pink mucosa of the mouth and nares
A - CORRECT ANSWER *You are caring for a patient who is currently receiving
continuous pulse oximetry. Which of the following findings might indicate
inaccurate readings?*
A. The patient has a core body temperature of 94°F (34.5 °C).
B. The heart rate obtained through pulse oximetry correlates with the
electrocardiogram heart rate.
C. The patient has the probe attached to her earlobe.
D. The patient's pulse oximetry is 95%, and the patient denies shortness of breath.
C - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following is included in an arterial blood gas
analysis?*
A. End-tidal CO2
B. Hemoglobin
C. PaCO2
D. Sodium
D - CORRECT ANSWER *Which of the following would be an abnormal finding for
an older adult?*
A. Kyphosis
