WGU D444 Adult Health OA Study Guide| Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2026/2027 Update | Graded A.

WGU D444 Adult Health OA Study Guide|
Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
Latest 2026/2027 Update | Graded A.
Question:

Retinal Detachment?
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Answer:

Separation of the retina from the epithelium; characterized by flashing
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lights, floaters, and a "curtain" over the vision; an ocular emergency.
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Inner ear disorder characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss;
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managed with low-sodium diet and diuretics.
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Question:

Vertigo?

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Sensation of spinning or dizziness; nursing priority is safety and fall
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prevention.

,Question:

Multiple sclerosis key features?
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Answer:

Autoimmune demyelination causing fatigue weakness vision problems
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and heat sensitivity
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Question:

Glaucoma priority? i,-




Answer:
Avoid anything that increases intraocular pressure no bending coughing
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or straining
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Cataracts post op priority? i,- i,- i,-




Answer:
Avoid bending lifting or straining to prevent increased eye pressure
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Question:

Corneal Abrasions? i,-

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Scratches on the cornea causing intense pain and photophobia; treated
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with antibiotic ointment and sometimes patching.
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Question:

Myasthenia gravis key features?
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Answer:

Muscle weakness that worsens with activity improves with rest with ptosis
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and dysphagia
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Question:

Myasthenia gravis priority?
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Answer:

Maintain airway and give pyridostigmine before meals
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Question:
Parkinson's Disease key features?
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Answer:

, Resting tremor rigidity slow movement and shuffling gait
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Question:

Parkinson's priority?
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Answer:

Give levodopa on time and prevent falls
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Question:
Seizure Disorders Priority?
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Answer:

Protect airway, turn patient on side, do not restrain
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Question:

Pulmonary embolism priority?
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Answer:

Oxygen first then anticoagulants
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Question:
Melanoma?