Unit 5 & 6 NUR2520 Questions With Complete Solutions
A chronic autoimmune progressive multisystem disease that
causes failure to major organ systems of the body Correct
Answers Systemic lupus erythematosus
A chronic systemic immune disease that is characterized by
inflammation and destruction of connective tissue and
membranes within the synovial joints Correct Answers
Rheumatoid arthritis
A progressive disorder that causes destruction of articular
cartilage of the joints Correct Answers Osteoarthritis
A score greater than this on the definitive diagnostic criteria is
positive for rheumatoid arthritis Correct Answers A score
greater than or equal to 6
A syndrome that rheumatoid arthritis can cause that decreases
secretion of saliva and tears and photosensitivity Correct
Answers Sjögren's syndrome
A systemic condition characterized by high levels of urine acid
and deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints Correct Answers
Gout
Blood in pericardial sac compresses heart and prevents
ventricular filling is called Correct Answers Cardiac
tamponade
, CBC should be monitored frequently if a systemic lupus patient
is taking what medication Correct Answers Methotrexate
Describe subcutaneous emphysema Correct Answers small
pockets of air in the subcutaneous tissue caused by a tear in
pleural sac or lung tissue
How does synovial fluid analysis help identify osteoarthritis
Correct Answers With osteoarthritis the synovial fluid will be
normal unlike other types of arthritis
How does the affected joint of gout appear? And when assessing
vitals with is usually present Correct Answers Joint can be
cyanotic or dusky in color, a low grade fever is usually present
How may a nurse educate a patient with rheumatoid arthritis to
help early morning stiffness Correct Answers Start the day
with a warm shower
If a patient has experienced a fracture what is an important
priority intervention Correct Answers Immobilize the affected
area to prevent movement
If a patient with osteoporosis has zoledronic therapy what needs
to be done before administration Correct Answers Serum
calcium and renal function tests
Lymph fluid in the pleural space is called Correct Answers
Chylothorax
A chronic autoimmune progressive multisystem disease that
causes failure to major organ systems of the body Correct
Answers Systemic lupus erythematosus
A chronic systemic immune disease that is characterized by
inflammation and destruction of connective tissue and
membranes within the synovial joints Correct Answers
Rheumatoid arthritis
A progressive disorder that causes destruction of articular
cartilage of the joints Correct Answers Osteoarthritis
A score greater than this on the definitive diagnostic criteria is
positive for rheumatoid arthritis Correct Answers A score
greater than or equal to 6
A syndrome that rheumatoid arthritis can cause that decreases
secretion of saliva and tears and photosensitivity Correct
Answers Sjögren's syndrome
A systemic condition characterized by high levels of urine acid
and deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints Correct Answers
Gout
Blood in pericardial sac compresses heart and prevents
ventricular filling is called Correct Answers Cardiac
tamponade
, CBC should be monitored frequently if a systemic lupus patient
is taking what medication Correct Answers Methotrexate
Describe subcutaneous emphysema Correct Answers small
pockets of air in the subcutaneous tissue caused by a tear in
pleural sac or lung tissue
How does synovial fluid analysis help identify osteoarthritis
Correct Answers With osteoarthritis the synovial fluid will be
normal unlike other types of arthritis
How does the affected joint of gout appear? And when assessing
vitals with is usually present Correct Answers Joint can be
cyanotic or dusky in color, a low grade fever is usually present
How may a nurse educate a patient with rheumatoid arthritis to
help early morning stiffness Correct Answers Start the day
with a warm shower
If a patient has experienced a fracture what is an important
priority intervention Correct Answers Immobilize the affected
area to prevent movement
If a patient with osteoporosis has zoledronic therapy what needs
to be done before administration Correct Answers Serum
calcium and renal function tests
Lymph fluid in the pleural space is called Correct Answers
Chylothorax
