WGU D439 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
OA EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH TESTED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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
OA EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH TESTED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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
