FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING D439 WGU OA
PRACTICE SOLUTION 2026 PREMIUM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS ONE
HUNDRED PERCENT CORRECT
◉ no radial pulse at 90
Answer: PUMP TO 120
◉ how much to pump cuff
Answer: at least 30 mm Hg above the point the radial pulse
disappears
◉ potassium levels involved
Answer: heart: helps the heart squeeze
◉ high potassium levels
Answer: high apical pulse rate and rhythm
◉ nursing charts by exception- lungs
Answer: LUNG SOUNDS DIMINISHED IN LEFT LUNG not normal
,◉ nasal cannula care: if patient has reddened areas around
cheekbones
Answer: PLACE PADDING AROUND THE CANNULA TUBING
◉ nasal cannula care: if patient's O2 readings improve with
movement
Answer: place the nasal cannula in the nose securely
◉ nasal cannula care: O2 levels low
Answer: VERIFY PLACEMENT OF PULSE OXIMETER
◉ Oxygen chamber
Answer: store in a cool area
◉ Fall Prevention "H"
Answer: Hourly rounds: check on patient HOURLY
◉ Fall prevention "O"
Answer: Organize belongings: use bed alarms
◉ Fall Prevention "P"
,Answer: Position changes slow: ensure slow position changes and
keep everything needed within reach
◉ Fall Prevention "E"
Answer: Ensure lighting is sufficient: For elderly patients keep a well
lit room
◉ patient has sleep apnea and given sedative
Answer: MAKE SURE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICE IS ON
◉ restraint types
Answer: chemical & physical
◉ restraint knot
Answer: slip knots
◉ restraint tying area
Answer: BED FRAME ONLY
◉ chemical restraints
Answer: meds such as benzos
, ◉ first thing to assess after restraint
Answer: CAPILLARY REFILL
◉ when to check capillary refill when restrained
Answer: immediately and every 15 mins
◉ other checks when restrained
Answer: skin integrity, vital signs, ROM every 2 hours; offer
bathroom every 2 hours
◉ restraint documentation
Answer: reasoning, mental status, care offered, time in restraints
◉ restraint order time
Answer: ONLY last 24 hours
◉ urine specific gravity test use
Answer: identify dehydration, kidney problems, conditions like
diabetes insipidus
◉ urine specific gravity test & range
Answer: concentration of particles in urine; 1.005- 1.030
PRACTICE SOLUTION 2026 PREMIUM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS ONE
HUNDRED PERCENT CORRECT
◉ no radial pulse at 90
Answer: PUMP TO 120
◉ how much to pump cuff
Answer: at least 30 mm Hg above the point the radial pulse
disappears
◉ potassium levels involved
Answer: heart: helps the heart squeeze
◉ high potassium levels
Answer: high apical pulse rate and rhythm
◉ nursing charts by exception- lungs
Answer: LUNG SOUNDS DIMINISHED IN LEFT LUNG not normal
,◉ nasal cannula care: if patient has reddened areas around
cheekbones
Answer: PLACE PADDING AROUND THE CANNULA TUBING
◉ nasal cannula care: if patient's O2 readings improve with
movement
Answer: place the nasal cannula in the nose securely
◉ nasal cannula care: O2 levels low
Answer: VERIFY PLACEMENT OF PULSE OXIMETER
◉ Oxygen chamber
Answer: store in a cool area
◉ Fall Prevention "H"
Answer: Hourly rounds: check on patient HOURLY
◉ Fall prevention "O"
Answer: Organize belongings: use bed alarms
◉ Fall Prevention "P"
,Answer: Position changes slow: ensure slow position changes and
keep everything needed within reach
◉ Fall Prevention "E"
Answer: Ensure lighting is sufficient: For elderly patients keep a well
lit room
◉ patient has sleep apnea and given sedative
Answer: MAKE SURE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICE IS ON
◉ restraint types
Answer: chemical & physical
◉ restraint knot
Answer: slip knots
◉ restraint tying area
Answer: BED FRAME ONLY
◉ chemical restraints
Answer: meds such as benzos
, ◉ first thing to assess after restraint
Answer: CAPILLARY REFILL
◉ when to check capillary refill when restrained
Answer: immediately and every 15 mins
◉ other checks when restrained
Answer: skin integrity, vital signs, ROM every 2 hours; offer
bathroom every 2 hours
◉ restraint documentation
Answer: reasoning, mental status, care offered, time in restraints
◉ restraint order time
Answer: ONLY last 24 hours
◉ urine specific gravity test use
Answer: identify dehydration, kidney problems, conditions like
diabetes insipidus
◉ urine specific gravity test & range
Answer: concentration of particles in urine; 1.005- 1.030
