WGU D439 NURS 1011 Foundations of Nursing OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2026/2027

WGU D439 NURS 1011 Foundations of Nursing OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2026/2027

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
principle of sterile technique in wound care?
 a) Use of clean gloves
 b) Use of sterile gloves
 c) Frequent handwashing
 d) All of the above
 Correct Answer: b) Use of sterile gloves
 Rationale: Sterile gloves are essential to maintain a sterile
field and prevent infection.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the first part of the
small intestine and is a common site for ulcers.
 Correct Answer: Duodenum
 Rationale: The duodenum is frequently exposed to
stomach acids, making it a common ulcer site.
3. True/False: The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess
a patient's level of consciousness after a head injury.
 Correct Answer: True
 Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is a standardized
tool used to assess and calculate a patient's level of
consciousness.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are signs of hypokalemia?
 a) Muscle weakness
 b) Hypertension
 c) Cardiac dysrhythmias
 d) Polyuria
 Correct Answers: a) Muscle weakness, c) Cardiac
dysrhythmias, d) Polyuria