ADULT HEALTH 2 (WGU D446) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 EDITION
Glomerulonephritis (teaching and interventions) - ANS limit proteins in diet and ensure
patient finishes all antibiotics
glomerulonephritis (meds) - ANS A - ace and arbs (-pril and -sartan)
D - diuretics (-ide)
bypass surgery post-op (diet) - ANS small frequent meals 4-6x daily
wait 30min pre/post eating to drink
consume protein first
NO SUGAR, ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE
liquid diet first 48hrs then pureed diet for 1month
bypass surgery post-op (teaching) - ANS pouch holds 1-2oz at a time (size of egg)
NO NSAIDS
will need to consume multivitamins and supplements (B12, calcium, iron)
medications should either be crushed or chewable
1
@2026 EDITION ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
,GERD (teaching and interventions) - ANS low-fat diet, small frequent meals, avoid alcohol and
caffeine, no tight clothes around waist, DO NOT lie down 2-3hrs after eating, avoid eating 3hrs
before bed, HOB elevated 30 degrees
TURP - ANS transurethral resection of prostate
TURP post-op (normal) - ANS immediate - bloody urine
24hrs - light red / pink urine
36hrs (max) - small blood clots
TURP post-op (abnormal) - ANS output less than or equal to input (want it to be more than
input)
cast care (risks) - ANS hot spots, compartment syndrome, infection, pain, neuro change,
capillary refill change
compartment syndrome - ANS increased pressure in muscle compartment of extremity
causing impaired circulation and ischemia
fat embolism - ANS disruption to blood supply caused by fat globules in vessel
fractures (interventions) - ANS control bleeding, immobilize, ice, elevate, neurovascular
check, assess pain & sensation, assess skin temp & color, capillary refill, pulses, movement
HSV (herpes simplex virus) - ANS cold sores and genital warts
non-curable, active lesions (pain, itch, burn)
genital warts/lesions are priority to report during pregnancy
2
@2026 EDITION ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
, treatment: acyclovir, compress, and petroleum jelly
liver failure (initial sign) - ANS often changes in cognitive function
liver failure (interventions) - ANS low protein, sodium, and fluid diet
avoid alcohol and NSAIDs
drug therapy for hepatitis
tuberculosis (signs and symptoms) - ANS night sweats, blood tinged sputum, productive
persistent cough, weight loss
tuberculosis (diagnostic) - ANS intradermal injection, chest x-ray, sputum cultures
tuberculosis (precautions) - ANS airborne
seizures (priority) - ANS airway safety, turn to side, prepare suction, lower to floor (if not in
bed)
NO RESTRAINING AND NOTHING IN MOUTH
ischemic stroke (interventions) - ANS thrombolytics w/in 3 hours w/ anticoagulants,
antiplatelets, and emolectomy
hemorrhagic stroke (interventions) - ANS antihypertensives, surgical aneurysm repair
pain assessment (unconscious patient) - ANS facial expressions, vocalization (groans, etc),
change in vitals, restlessness
3
@2026 EDITION ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 EDITION
Glomerulonephritis (teaching and interventions) - ANS limit proteins in diet and ensure
patient finishes all antibiotics
glomerulonephritis (meds) - ANS A - ace and arbs (-pril and -sartan)
D - diuretics (-ide)
bypass surgery post-op (diet) - ANS small frequent meals 4-6x daily
wait 30min pre/post eating to drink
consume protein first
NO SUGAR, ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE
liquid diet first 48hrs then pureed diet for 1month
bypass surgery post-op (teaching) - ANS pouch holds 1-2oz at a time (size of egg)
NO NSAIDS
will need to consume multivitamins and supplements (B12, calcium, iron)
medications should either be crushed or chewable
1
@2026 EDITION ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
,GERD (teaching and interventions) - ANS low-fat diet, small frequent meals, avoid alcohol and
caffeine, no tight clothes around waist, DO NOT lie down 2-3hrs after eating, avoid eating 3hrs
before bed, HOB elevated 30 degrees
TURP - ANS transurethral resection of prostate
TURP post-op (normal) - ANS immediate - bloody urine
24hrs - light red / pink urine
36hrs (max) - small blood clots
TURP post-op (abnormal) - ANS output less than or equal to input (want it to be more than
input)
cast care (risks) - ANS hot spots, compartment syndrome, infection, pain, neuro change,
capillary refill change
compartment syndrome - ANS increased pressure in muscle compartment of extremity
causing impaired circulation and ischemia
fat embolism - ANS disruption to blood supply caused by fat globules in vessel
fractures (interventions) - ANS control bleeding, immobilize, ice, elevate, neurovascular
check, assess pain & sensation, assess skin temp & color, capillary refill, pulses, movement
HSV (herpes simplex virus) - ANS cold sores and genital warts
non-curable, active lesions (pain, itch, burn)
genital warts/lesions are priority to report during pregnancy
2
@2026 EDITION ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
, treatment: acyclovir, compress, and petroleum jelly
liver failure (initial sign) - ANS often changes in cognitive function
liver failure (interventions) - ANS low protein, sodium, and fluid diet
avoid alcohol and NSAIDs
drug therapy for hepatitis
tuberculosis (signs and symptoms) - ANS night sweats, blood tinged sputum, productive
persistent cough, weight loss
tuberculosis (diagnostic) - ANS intradermal injection, chest x-ray, sputum cultures
tuberculosis (precautions) - ANS airborne
seizures (priority) - ANS airway safety, turn to side, prepare suction, lower to floor (if not in
bed)
NO RESTRAINING AND NOTHING IN MOUTH
ischemic stroke (interventions) - ANS thrombolytics w/in 3 hours w/ anticoagulants,
antiplatelets, and emolectomy
hemorrhagic stroke (interventions) - ANS antihypertensives, surgical aneurysm repair
pain assessment (unconscious patient) - ANS facial expressions, vocalization (groans, etc),
change in vitals, restlessness
3
@2026 EDITION ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
