WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2 OA EXAM FINAL COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2 OA EXAM
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

⩥ Asthma.
Answer: Recognize signs of exacerbation: increased mucus, dyspnea
during exercise.


⩥ Emergency interventions for Asthma.
Answer: Administer short-acting beta-agonists (e.g., albuterol), oxygen
therapy.


⩥ Evaluate therapeutic responses in Asthma.
Answer: ABG interpretation and symptom improvement.


⩥ COPD Oxygen therapy.
Answer: Target SpO₂ 88-92% for hypoxia.


⩥ COPD Dietary Consideration.
Answer: High-protein, high-calorie small meals to maintain energy
levels.

, ⩥ Heart Attack vs. Chest Pain.
Answer: Differentiate myocardial infarction (MI) from angina (e.g.,
persistent pain, diaphoresis, elevated troponin for MI).


⩥ Medications for Heart Attack.
Answer: Morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin (MONA protocol).


⩥ Left-sided Heart Failure Symptoms.
Answer: Pulmonary symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, orthopnea, crackles).


⩥ Right-sided Heart Failure Symptoms.
Answer: Peripheral symptoms (e.g., edema, ascites, JVD).


⩥ Management of Heart Failure.
Answer: Diuretics (potassium-sparing vs. wasting), ACE inhibitors.


⩥ Cardiac Medication Classifications.
Answer: Common Classes: Beta-blockers, Calcium channel blockers,
Diuretics.


⩥ Beta-blockers.
Answer: Reduce heart rate.