WGU D439 Foundations of Nursing Test Prep 2026 | 167
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1. When should vital signs be taken?
when patient allows you to
every 4 hours
as ordered and anytime patient status changes
ONLY when ordered
2. Which code status would you do compressions and breathing?
code with conditions
no code
full code
3. Describe the relationship between grams and milligrams in terms of
measurement.
One gram is equal to 10 milligrams.
One gram is equal to 1 milligram.
One gram is equal to 100 milligrams.
One gram is equal to 1000 milligrams.
4. If a patient is experiencing difficulty sleeping due to anxiety, what
intervention could you implement to help them relax?
Increasing their medication dosage
Guided relaxation techniques
Providing them with caffeinated beverages
, Encouraging them to watch television
5. An "Unstageable Pressure Injury" is characterized by:
Obscured full-thickness skin and tissue loss
Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis
Full-thickness skin and tissue loss
Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin
6. If a patient with dementia is found wandering outside their room, what steps
should you take to address the situation effectively?
Document the incident without intervening
Ignore the situation as it is common for dementia patients
Immediately call security to handle the patient
Guide the patient back to a safe area and assess their needs
7. In a scenario where a nurse needs to report a patient's sudden change in
condition to a physician, how should the nurse structure the communication
using SBAR?
The nurse should document the change in the patient's chart without
verbal communication.
The nurse should only inform the physician of the patient's current
medications.
The nurse should summarize the patient's history and ask for a
consultation.
The nurse should outline the Situation, provide Background, give an
Assessment, and make a Recommendation.
,8. Ear drops are to be administered in both of Josh's ears. He is 2 years old.
Before administration, it is most important to:
Pull Josh's ear lobe back to straighten the ear canal.
Heat the medication in a microwave or boiling water.
Let Josh's mother choose which ear she wants the drops in first
Have his parents restrain Josh.
9. A dying client is not eating and only drinks small sips of fluid occasionally.
what is the appropriate action by the nurse?
inform the client that life cannot be sustained without food and fluids
obtain an order for a nasogastric tube
use a syringe to feed the client
do not force food or fluids
10. If a nurse observes a patient with an upright posture and smooth gait during
a routine check-up, what should the nurse conclude about the patient's
mobility needs?
The patient needs immediate mobility assistance.
The patient should be referred for physical therapy.
The patient likely does not require assistance with mobility.
The patient is at high risk for falls.
11. The "S" in the SBAR communication tool represents what?
Symptom
Sign
, Scene
Situation
12. Describe the significance of proper documentation in medication
administration.
Proper documentation ensures patient safety and provides a legal
record of care.
Proper documentation is only required for controlled substances.
Proper documentation is not important if the medication is
administered correctly.
Proper documentation is only necessary for legal purposes.
13. Why is it important for nurses to communicate with patients in a calm and
empathetic manner?
It helps build trust and promotes a therapeutic relationship.
It allows nurses to maintain control over the conversation.
It ensures that patients follow all medical instructions.
It minimizes the need for documentation.
14. A durable power of attorney goes into effect when the individual is declared
mentally incompetent and remains in effect until:
The individual dies
The individual's executor files notice with the appropriate probate
court
The individual's estate is settled
The individual's spouse formally revokes it
Q&A | Complete Study Guide | Guaranteed Pass
1. When should vital signs be taken?
when patient allows you to
every 4 hours
as ordered and anytime patient status changes
ONLY when ordered
2. Which code status would you do compressions and breathing?
code with conditions
no code
full code
3. Describe the relationship between grams and milligrams in terms of
measurement.
One gram is equal to 10 milligrams.
One gram is equal to 1 milligram.
One gram is equal to 100 milligrams.
One gram is equal to 1000 milligrams.
4. If a patient is experiencing difficulty sleeping due to anxiety, what
intervention could you implement to help them relax?
Increasing their medication dosage
Guided relaxation techniques
Providing them with caffeinated beverages
, Encouraging them to watch television
5. An "Unstageable Pressure Injury" is characterized by:
Obscured full-thickness skin and tissue loss
Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis
Full-thickness skin and tissue loss
Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin
6. If a patient with dementia is found wandering outside their room, what steps
should you take to address the situation effectively?
Document the incident without intervening
Ignore the situation as it is common for dementia patients
Immediately call security to handle the patient
Guide the patient back to a safe area and assess their needs
7. In a scenario where a nurse needs to report a patient's sudden change in
condition to a physician, how should the nurse structure the communication
using SBAR?
The nurse should document the change in the patient's chart without
verbal communication.
The nurse should only inform the physician of the patient's current
medications.
The nurse should summarize the patient's history and ask for a
consultation.
The nurse should outline the Situation, provide Background, give an
Assessment, and make a Recommendation.
,8. Ear drops are to be administered in both of Josh's ears. He is 2 years old.
Before administration, it is most important to:
Pull Josh's ear lobe back to straighten the ear canal.
Heat the medication in a microwave or boiling water.
Let Josh's mother choose which ear she wants the drops in first
Have his parents restrain Josh.
9. A dying client is not eating and only drinks small sips of fluid occasionally.
what is the appropriate action by the nurse?
inform the client that life cannot be sustained without food and fluids
obtain an order for a nasogastric tube
use a syringe to feed the client
do not force food or fluids
10. If a nurse observes a patient with an upright posture and smooth gait during
a routine check-up, what should the nurse conclude about the patient's
mobility needs?
The patient needs immediate mobility assistance.
The patient should be referred for physical therapy.
The patient likely does not require assistance with mobility.
The patient is at high risk for falls.
11. The "S" in the SBAR communication tool represents what?
Symptom
Sign
, Scene
Situation
12. Describe the significance of proper documentation in medication
administration.
Proper documentation ensures patient safety and provides a legal
record of care.
Proper documentation is only required for controlled substances.
Proper documentation is not important if the medication is
administered correctly.
Proper documentation is only necessary for legal purposes.
13. Why is it important for nurses to communicate with patients in a calm and
empathetic manner?
It helps build trust and promotes a therapeutic relationship.
It allows nurses to maintain control over the conversation.
It ensures that patients follow all medical instructions.
It minimizes the need for documentation.
14. A durable power of attorney goes into effect when the individual is declared
mentally incompetent and remains in effect until:
The individual dies
The individual's executor files notice with the appropriate probate
court
The individual's estate is settled
The individual's spouse formally revokes it
