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WGU D439 Foundations of Nursing OA – Complete 200+ Question Bank (2026) Course: WGU D439 –, Exams of Nursing

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Health Care exam material, 14 pages. Originally published on StudyMerit.

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2025/2026
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Name: Score: 20 Multiple choice questions Definition -remains inside the body for a prolonged time based on need -when removed , ask when they voided next just to make sure they are peeing properly -make sure pt reports any s/s of UTI -monitor VS, I&O, bladder distention/ tenderness, lethargy, smelly urine -If patient is unable to void within 6 to 8 hours of catheter removal and/or experiences abdominal pain, notify health care provider. -for pts who are immobile, the use of indwelling catheter increases chance of UTI -maintain the catheter BELOW the level of the bladder to ensure the downhill flow of urine 3 TYPES: -simple urethral catheters: a single-lumen catheter -indwelling urethral catheter with balloon this is a double lumen catheter, used for continuos bladder drainage. one lumen is for drainage and the other lumen is for the balloon inflation STRICT ASCEPTIC TECHNIQUE IS NECESSARY intake and output (I&O) indwelling catheter Types of restraints Restraints 1 of 20

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Definition -always ensure client safety -a competent adult has the right to refuse life saving treatment -advanced directive -DNR: a written order MUST be present and must be reviewed on a regular basis, must have informed consent for the pt or their representative. -assess the needs of caregivers as well they need relief. Caregiver stress is real -let the family know s/s of death so they can expect it GRIEF: -how are you feeling -do you have support -what can i do for you? -how will your love ones death affect your finances? -sleep? weight? daily activities? Types of restraints GRIEF, DEATH, AND DYING EMR freezes when checking a person into the ER what to do: Emancipated Minor Criteria with HIPPA lAWS 2 of 20 Definition Anticoagulant- prevents blood clotting Antidote: Route: sub q in the abdomen next to the umbilicus -do NOT aspirate the site and don't massage the injection site to prevent hematoma Fibrin Coumadin Albumin Heparin 3 of 20

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Term Factors that can cause high blood pressure readings: -ask why they are grimacing -anxiety -BP cuff too small -legs being crossed while BP is being checked -talking and moving arund -provide comfort according to subjective measures (what the pt complains or says) -implement 24 hour schedule? -urine output should be 30 ml/hr -if falls below 30 mL/hr could indicate hypovolemia or renal impairment r/t dehydration, blood loss -foul odor=UTI 4 of 20 Term Which face mask is required during droplet precautions: -anxiety -BP cuff too small -legs being crossed while BP is being checked -talking and moving arund Types of diseases: Pneumonia, meningitis, rubella, fever, diphtheria, pertussis -use a surgical mask -disposable eating utensils -increased periods of sleeping/ unresponsiveness -circulatory changes with COOLNESS and color changes in extremities, nose, fingers (cyanosis, pallor, mottling- purple patches on skin) -bowel incontinence -bladder incontinence -disorientation -inability to chew/swallow -weakness fatigue - -provide comfort according to subjective measures (what the pt complains or says) -implement 24 hour schedule? 5 of 20

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