WGU D444 ADULT HEALTH 1 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
LATEST UPDATE 2025
What is a positive TB skin test (PPD)? - ANSWER-≥15 mm induration for
general population; lower thresholds for high-risk groups
What is a thoracentesis? - ANSWER-Needle aspiration of pleural fluid for
diagnosis or symptom relief
What are signs of sinusitis? - ANSWER-Facial pain, nasal congestion, purulent
discharge
What is the treatment for allergic rhinitis? - ANSWER-Antihistamines,
corticosteroid nasal sprays, avoidance of triggers
What are symptoms of influenza? - ANSWER-Fever, cough, myalgia, fatigue
How is influenza treated? - ANSWER-Antivirals (e.g., oseltamivir), rest, fluids
What is epistaxis and how is it treated? - ANSWER-Nosebleed; sit up, pinch
nose, may require cauterization or packing
What are signs of laryngeal cancer? - ANSWER-Hoarseness, sore throat, ear
pain, difficulty swallowing
,What is the purpose of endotracheal tube suctioning? - ANSWER-Remove
secretions, maintain airway patency
What is a complication of suctioning? - ANSWER-Hypoxia, trauma,
dysrhythmias
What are signs of pneumonia? - ANSWER-Fever, cough, dyspnea, crackles,
chest pain
What is treatment for SLE? - ANSWER-Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants,
NSAIDs
What is scleroderma? - ANSWER-Autoimmune disease causing thickened skin
and organ fibrosis
What are symptoms of scleroderma? - ANSWER-Tight skin, Raynaud's, GI
dysmotility, pulmonary fibrosis
What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? - ANSWER-Autoimmune joint
inflammation
What are signs of RA? - ANSWER-Morning stiffness >1 hour, joint swelling,
fatigue, nodules
What is treatment for RA? - ANSWER-DMARDs (methotrexate), NSAIDs,
steroids
What is HIV? - ANSWER-Human Immunodeficiency Virus—attacks CD4+ T
cells
What are symptoms of HIV? - ANSWER-Flu-like illness, weight loss,
opportunistic infections
, How is HIV managed? - ANSWER-Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
What is AIDS? - ANSWER-Advanced HIV with CD4 <200 or opportunistic
infections
What are signs of anaphylaxis? - ANSWER-Hypotension, airway swelling,
rash, wheezing
What are signs of bowel obstruction? - ANSWER-Abdominal distention, pain,
vomiting, no bowel sounds
What is the treatment for bowel obstruction? - ANSWER-NPO, NG tube, IV
fluids, possible surgery
What is celiac disease? - ANSWER-Autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten
→ villous atrophy
What are signs of celiac disease? - ANSWER-Diarrhea, weight loss, bloating,
malabsorption
What is short bowel syndrome? - ANSWER-Decreased nutrient absorption due
to major bowel resection
What causes hemorrhoids? - ANSWER-Straining, pregnancy, liver disease;
presents as rectal pain, bleeding
What is a fistula? - ANSWER-Abnormal connection between organs (e.g.,
bowel to bladder)
What is a hernia? - ANSWER-Protrusion of organ through weakened abdominal
wall
QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
LATEST UPDATE 2025
What is a positive TB skin test (PPD)? - ANSWER-≥15 mm induration for
general population; lower thresholds for high-risk groups
What is a thoracentesis? - ANSWER-Needle aspiration of pleural fluid for
diagnosis or symptom relief
What are signs of sinusitis? - ANSWER-Facial pain, nasal congestion, purulent
discharge
What is the treatment for allergic rhinitis? - ANSWER-Antihistamines,
corticosteroid nasal sprays, avoidance of triggers
What are symptoms of influenza? - ANSWER-Fever, cough, myalgia, fatigue
How is influenza treated? - ANSWER-Antivirals (e.g., oseltamivir), rest, fluids
What is epistaxis and how is it treated? - ANSWER-Nosebleed; sit up, pinch
nose, may require cauterization or packing
What are signs of laryngeal cancer? - ANSWER-Hoarseness, sore throat, ear
pain, difficulty swallowing
,What is the purpose of endotracheal tube suctioning? - ANSWER-Remove
secretions, maintain airway patency
What is a complication of suctioning? - ANSWER-Hypoxia, trauma,
dysrhythmias
What are signs of pneumonia? - ANSWER-Fever, cough, dyspnea, crackles,
chest pain
What is treatment for SLE? - ANSWER-Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants,
NSAIDs
What is scleroderma? - ANSWER-Autoimmune disease causing thickened skin
and organ fibrosis
What are symptoms of scleroderma? - ANSWER-Tight skin, Raynaud's, GI
dysmotility, pulmonary fibrosis
What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? - ANSWER-Autoimmune joint
inflammation
What are signs of RA? - ANSWER-Morning stiffness >1 hour, joint swelling,
fatigue, nodules
What is treatment for RA? - ANSWER-DMARDs (methotrexate), NSAIDs,
steroids
What is HIV? - ANSWER-Human Immunodeficiency Virus—attacks CD4+ T
cells
What are symptoms of HIV? - ANSWER-Flu-like illness, weight loss,
opportunistic infections
, How is HIV managed? - ANSWER-Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
What is AIDS? - ANSWER-Advanced HIV with CD4 <200 or opportunistic
infections
What are signs of anaphylaxis? - ANSWER-Hypotension, airway swelling,
rash, wheezing
What are signs of bowel obstruction? - ANSWER-Abdominal distention, pain,
vomiting, no bowel sounds
What is the treatment for bowel obstruction? - ANSWER-NPO, NG tube, IV
fluids, possible surgery
What is celiac disease? - ANSWER-Autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten
→ villous atrophy
What are signs of celiac disease? - ANSWER-Diarrhea, weight loss, bloating,
malabsorption
What is short bowel syndrome? - ANSWER-Decreased nutrient absorption due
to major bowel resection
What causes hemorrhoids? - ANSWER-Straining, pregnancy, liver disease;
presents as rectal pain, bleeding
What is a fistula? - ANSWER-Abnormal connection between organs (e.g.,
bowel to bladder)
What is a hernia? - ANSWER-Protrusion of organ through weakened abdominal
wall
