WGU D446 ADULT HEALTH 2 OA
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 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.
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 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.
