WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2 HIGH QUALITY TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Hypotensive crisis: ANSWER systolic blood pressure >180 and/or diastolic
blood pressure >120
Causes of hypertensive crisis: ANSWER drug use, undermedication, and
noncompliance with treatment plan
Signs and symptoms of hypertensive crisis: ANSWER hazy vision, headache,
nausea/vomiting, headache, chest discomfort, disorientation, nosebleeds, and
seizures
Interventions for hypertensive crises: ANSWER collect baseline vitals, monitor
blood pressure and ECG continuously, auscultate heart and breath sounds, place
an IV, perform baseline bloodwork, administer oxygen, and
ANSWER adrenal insufficiency (hypofunctioning, insufficient production of
cortisol) is a condition associated with Addison's disease.
The symptoms and indicators of Addison's illness Anorexia/weight loss,
hyponatremia, vitiligo/hyperpigmentation, ANSWER hypercalcemia, and
reduced serum cortisol
ANSWER, a thromboliytic medication, dissolves clots instead than preventing
them; due to the significant risk of bleeding, it is not utilized in cases of venous
thrombosis.
The symptoms and indicators of hyperpituitarism ANSWER: altered menstrual
cycle, elevated growth hormone, severe headaches, back and joint discomfort,
and vision difficulties
ANSWER nervous, agitated, lethargic, sputum with a frothy blood tint,
interstitial edema, crackles, cough, orthopnea, and severe dyspnea are
indications and symptoms of pulmonary edema.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Hypotensive crisis: ANSWER systolic blood pressure >180 and/or diastolic
blood pressure >120
Causes of hypertensive crisis: ANSWER drug use, undermedication, and
noncompliance with treatment plan
Signs and symptoms of hypertensive crisis: ANSWER hazy vision, headache,
nausea/vomiting, headache, chest discomfort, disorientation, nosebleeds, and
seizures
Interventions for hypertensive crises: ANSWER collect baseline vitals, monitor
blood pressure and ECG continuously, auscultate heart and breath sounds, place
an IV, perform baseline bloodwork, administer oxygen, and
ANSWER adrenal insufficiency (hypofunctioning, insufficient production of
cortisol) is a condition associated with Addison's disease.
The symptoms and indicators of Addison's illness Anorexia/weight loss,
hyponatremia, vitiligo/hyperpigmentation, ANSWER hypercalcemia, and
reduced serum cortisol
ANSWER, a thromboliytic medication, dissolves clots instead than preventing
them; due to the significant risk of bleeding, it is not utilized in cases of venous
thrombosis.
The symptoms and indicators of hyperpituitarism ANSWER: altered menstrual
cycle, elevated growth hormone, severe headaches, back and joint discomfort,
and vision difficulties
ANSWER nervous, agitated, lethargic, sputum with a frothy blood tint,
interstitial edema, crackles, cough, orthopnea, and severe dyspnea are
indications and symptoms of pulmonary edema.
