WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2 OA EXAM
PREP VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW SHEET
●● Asthma
Answer: Recognize signs of exacerbation: increased mucus, dyspnea
during exercise.
●● Emergency interventions for Asthma
Answer: Administer short-acting beta-agonists (e.g., albuterol), oxygen
therapy.
●● Evaluate therapeutic responses in Asthma
Answer: ABG interpretation and symptom improvement.
●● COPD Oxygen therapy
Answer: Target SpO₂ 88-92% for hypoxia.
●● COPD Dietary Consideration
Answer: High-protein, high-calorie small meals to maintain energy
levels.
, ●● Heart Attack vs. Chest Pain
Answer: Differentiate myocardial infarction (MI) from angina (e.g.,
persistent pain, diaphoresis, elevated troponin for MI).
●● Medications for Heart Attack
Answer: Morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin (MONA protocol).
●● Left-sided Heart Failure Symptoms
Answer: Pulmonary symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, orthopnea, crackles).
●● Right-sided Heart Failure Symptoms
Answer: Peripheral symptoms (e.g., edema, ascites, JVD).
●● Management of Heart Failure
Answer: Diuretics (potassium-sparing vs. wasting), ACE inhibitors.
●● Cardiac Medication Classifications
Answer: Common Classes: Beta-blockers, Calcium channel blockers,
Diuretics.
●● Beta-blockers
Answer: Reduce heart rate.
PREP VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW SHEET
●● Asthma
Answer: Recognize signs of exacerbation: increased mucus, dyspnea
during exercise.
●● Emergency interventions for Asthma
Answer: Administer short-acting beta-agonists (e.g., albuterol), oxygen
therapy.
●● Evaluate therapeutic responses in Asthma
Answer: ABG interpretation and symptom improvement.
●● COPD Oxygen therapy
Answer: Target SpO₂ 88-92% for hypoxia.
●● COPD Dietary Consideration
Answer: High-protein, high-calorie small meals to maintain energy
levels.
, ●● Heart Attack vs. Chest Pain
Answer: Differentiate myocardial infarction (MI) from angina (e.g.,
persistent pain, diaphoresis, elevated troponin for MI).
●● Medications for Heart Attack
Answer: Morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin (MONA protocol).
●● Left-sided Heart Failure Symptoms
Answer: Pulmonary symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, orthopnea, crackles).
●● Right-sided Heart Failure Symptoms
Answer: Peripheral symptoms (e.g., edema, ascites, JVD).
●● Management of Heart Failure
Answer: Diuretics (potassium-sparing vs. wasting), ACE inhibitors.
●● Cardiac Medication Classifications
Answer: Common Classes: Beta-blockers, Calcium channel blockers,
Diuretics.
●● Beta-blockers
Answer: Reduce heart rate.