WGU D439 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING OA APPROVAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
1 of 50
Term
A nurse is providing range-of-motion exercises for a 53-year-old
female patient who is recovering from a stroke. During the session, the
patient complains that she is "too tired to go on." What would be
priority nursing actions for this patient? Select all that apply
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, Change positions slowly to minimize
The patient is likely to die soon.
orthostatic hypotension
Stop performing the exercises.
Re-evaluate the nursing plan of
Continue with the instructions, then
care
confirming the client's
understanding
Assess the patient for other
symptoms.
Don't know?
2 of 50
Term
The nurse is caring for a client with advanced heart failure on an
inpatient hospice unit. the client is having trouble breathing. which
comfort intervention should the nurse implement first?
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Lower the head of bed Administer a sedative
Elevate the head of bed Apply a cold compress to the chest
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, 3 of 50
Term
When giving a client a bed bath, a nurse washes the client's
extremities from distal to proximal. Which of the following rationales
best supports this nursing action?
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Prevents Skin trauma Stimulates Venous return
Prevents Skin damage Helps to remove dry skin
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4 of 50
Term
An unconscious client who had oral surgery is admitted to the post
anesthesia care unit. In which position should the nurse place the
client?
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Supine Lateral
, Medial Dorsal
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5 of 50
Term
Which of the following are primary risk factors for pressure ulcers?
Select all that apply
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Low-protein diet
Lengthy surgical procedures Impaired skin integrity
Fever
Burns over more than 20% of the
Inadequate protein intake. body
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6 of 50
Term
A male client on prolonged bed rest has developed a pressure ulcer.
The wound shows no signs of healing even though the client has
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
1 of 50
Term
A nurse is providing range-of-motion exercises for a 53-year-old
female patient who is recovering from a stroke. During the session, the
patient complains that she is "too tired to go on." What would be
priority nursing actions for this patient? Select all that apply
Give this one a go later!
, Change positions slowly to minimize
The patient is likely to die soon.
orthostatic hypotension
Stop performing the exercises.
Re-evaluate the nursing plan of
Continue with the instructions, then
care
confirming the client's
understanding
Assess the patient for other
symptoms.
Don't know?
2 of 50
Term
The nurse is caring for a client with advanced heart failure on an
inpatient hospice unit. the client is having trouble breathing. which
comfort intervention should the nurse implement first?
Give this one a go later!
Lower the head of bed Administer a sedative
Elevate the head of bed Apply a cold compress to the chest
Don't know?
, 3 of 50
Term
When giving a client a bed bath, a nurse washes the client's
extremities from distal to proximal. Which of the following rationales
best supports this nursing action?
Give this one a go later!
Prevents Skin trauma Stimulates Venous return
Prevents Skin damage Helps to remove dry skin
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
An unconscious client who had oral surgery is admitted to the post
anesthesia care unit. In which position should the nurse place the
client?
Give this one a go later!
Supine Lateral
, Medial Dorsal
Don't know?
5 of 50
Term
Which of the following are primary risk factors for pressure ulcers?
Select all that apply
Give this one a go later!
Low-protein diet
Lengthy surgical procedures Impaired skin integrity
Fever
Burns over more than 20% of the
Inadequate protein intake. body
Don't know?
6 of 50
Term
A male client on prolonged bed rest has developed a pressure ulcer.
The wound shows no signs of healing even though the client has
