WGU D444 Adult Health 1 EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
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Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) - ANSWER A style of exam focused on complex
case studies, including bowtie diagrams and select-all-that-apply questions.
Asthma Exacerbation Signs - ANSWER Increased mucus and dyspnea during
exercise.
Emergency Interventions for Asthma - ANSWER Administer short-acting beta-
agonists (e.g., albuterol) and oxygen therapy.
ABG Interpretation - ANSWER Evaluate therapeutic responses in asthma
exacerbations.
COPD Oxygen Therapy Target - ANSWER Target SpO₂ 88-92% for hypoxia.
Dietary Consideration for COPD - ANSWER High-protein, high-calorie small
meals to maintain energy levels.
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Symptoms - ANSWER Persistent pain, diaphoresis,
and elevated troponin.
,MONA Protocol - ANSWER Medications for heart attack: Morphine, oxygen,
nitroglycerin, aspirin.
Left-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms - ANSWER Pulmonary symptoms such as
dyspnea, orthopnea, and crackles.
Right-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms - ANSWER Peripheral symptoms such as
edema, ascites, and JVD.
Beta-Blockers - ANSWER Medications that reduce heart rate.
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANSWER Medications that cause vasodilation.
Ischemic Stroke Symptoms - ANSWER Sudden numbness, weakness, and speech
difficulty.
What are signs of hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER Weight loss, heat intolerance,
tachycardia, tremors, exophthalmos
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER Graves' disease
How is hyperthyroidism treated? - ANSWER Methimazole, radioactive iodine,
thyroidectomy
What are signs of hypothyroidism? - ANSWER Weight gain, fatigue, cold
intolerance, bradycardia, constipation
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism? - ANSWER Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
,What is myxedema coma? - ANSWER Severe hypothyroidism crisis—leads to
hypotension, hypothermia, coma
What are signs of Addison's disease? - ANSWER Hyperpigmentation,
hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia
What is the treatment for Addison's disease? - ANSWER Hydrocortisone,
fludrocortisone (life-long hormone replacement)
What is Addisonian crisis? - ANSWER Acute adrenal insufficiency—caused by
stress, withdrawal of steroids
What are signs of Addisonian crisis? - ANSWER Hypotension, shock,
hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia
How is Addisonian crisis treated? - ANSWER IV hydrocortisone, fluids,
electrolytes, glucose
What are signs of Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER Weight gain, moon face,
buffalo hump, striae, hyperglycemia, hypertension
What causes Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER Excess corticosteroids (usually
from medication or tumor)
What is the treatment for Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER Reduce steroids,
surgery for tumor
, What is SIADH? - ANSWER Excess ADH → water retention, hyponatremia
What are symptoms of SIADH? - ANSWER Low urine output, weight gain,
confusion, seizures
What is the treatment for SIADH? - ANSWER Fluid restriction, hypertonic saline,
diuretics
What is diabetes insipidus (DI)? - ANSWER ADH deficiency → excessive
urination and thirst
What are signs of DI? - ANSWER Polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration,
hypernatremia
What is the treatment for DI? - ANSWER Desmopressin (DDAVP), fluids
What are signs of type 1 diabetes? - ANSWER Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia,
weight loss, fatigue
How is type 1 diabetes treated? - ANSWER Insulin therapy
What is DKA? - ANSWER Diabetic ketoacidosis—hyperglycemia, ketones,
acidosis, dehydration
What are symptoms of DKA? - ANSWER Fruity breath, Kussmaul breathing,
abdominal pain, altered mental status
GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <NEWEST
VERSION>
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) - ANSWER A style of exam focused on complex
case studies, including bowtie diagrams and select-all-that-apply questions.
Asthma Exacerbation Signs - ANSWER Increased mucus and dyspnea during
exercise.
Emergency Interventions for Asthma - ANSWER Administer short-acting beta-
agonists (e.g., albuterol) and oxygen therapy.
ABG Interpretation - ANSWER Evaluate therapeutic responses in asthma
exacerbations.
COPD Oxygen Therapy Target - ANSWER Target SpO₂ 88-92% for hypoxia.
Dietary Consideration for COPD - ANSWER High-protein, high-calorie small
meals to maintain energy levels.
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Symptoms - ANSWER Persistent pain, diaphoresis,
and elevated troponin.
,MONA Protocol - ANSWER Medications for heart attack: Morphine, oxygen,
nitroglycerin, aspirin.
Left-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms - ANSWER Pulmonary symptoms such as
dyspnea, orthopnea, and crackles.
Right-Sided Heart Failure Symptoms - ANSWER Peripheral symptoms such as
edema, ascites, and JVD.
Beta-Blockers - ANSWER Medications that reduce heart rate.
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANSWER Medications that cause vasodilation.
Ischemic Stroke Symptoms - ANSWER Sudden numbness, weakness, and speech
difficulty.
What are signs of hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER Weight loss, heat intolerance,
tachycardia, tremors, exophthalmos
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER Graves' disease
How is hyperthyroidism treated? - ANSWER Methimazole, radioactive iodine,
thyroidectomy
What are signs of hypothyroidism? - ANSWER Weight gain, fatigue, cold
intolerance, bradycardia, constipation
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism? - ANSWER Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
,What is myxedema coma? - ANSWER Severe hypothyroidism crisis—leads to
hypotension, hypothermia, coma
What are signs of Addison's disease? - ANSWER Hyperpigmentation,
hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia
What is the treatment for Addison's disease? - ANSWER Hydrocortisone,
fludrocortisone (life-long hormone replacement)
What is Addisonian crisis? - ANSWER Acute adrenal insufficiency—caused by
stress, withdrawal of steroids
What are signs of Addisonian crisis? - ANSWER Hypotension, shock,
hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia
How is Addisonian crisis treated? - ANSWER IV hydrocortisone, fluids,
electrolytes, glucose
What are signs of Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER Weight gain, moon face,
buffalo hump, striae, hyperglycemia, hypertension
What causes Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER Excess corticosteroids (usually
from medication or tumor)
What is the treatment for Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER Reduce steroids,
surgery for tumor
, What is SIADH? - ANSWER Excess ADH → water retention, hyponatremia
What are symptoms of SIADH? - ANSWER Low urine output, weight gain,
confusion, seizures
What is the treatment for SIADH? - ANSWER Fluid restriction, hypertonic saline,
diuretics
What is diabetes insipidus (DI)? - ANSWER ADH deficiency → excessive
urination and thirst
What are signs of DI? - ANSWER Polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration,
hypernatremia
What is the treatment for DI? - ANSWER Desmopressin (DDAVP), fluids
What are signs of type 1 diabetes? - ANSWER Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia,
weight loss, fatigue
How is type 1 diabetes treated? - ANSWER Insulin therapy
What is DKA? - ANSWER Diabetic ketoacidosis—hyperglycemia, ketones,
acidosis, dehydration
What are symptoms of DKA? - ANSWER Fruity breath, Kussmaul breathing,
abdominal pain, altered mental status
