WGU D115 OA Study Guide Unit 7 | Latest 2023/24 | Updated & Verified | Guaranteed Success

Define ankylosing spondylitis - chronic inflammatory joint disease Stiffening and fusion of the spine and sacroiliac joints What is the most common cause of a corner metaphyseal fx in a child younger than 12 months of age? - Transverse tibia fracture resulting from physical abuse Bouchard's nodes will be associated with what condition? - Osteoarthritis They are bony enlargements of the middle joints of the finger and proximal interphalangeal joints on the hands Older adult female complains of stiffness and pain in both hands and left knee shortly after waking and worsens in the afternoon. She feels some relief with rest. On exam, the FNP notices the presence of Heberden's nodes. Which of the following is most likely? - Osteoarthritis *Stiffness and pain typically worse in the afternoon and evening* Heberden's nodes are found on the distal interphalangeal joints Define T-score in regards to osteoporosis - Compares bone density with that of a healthy 30 year old of the same sex. 30 years of age is peak bone mass Osteoporosis is defined as having a T-score of -2.5 or less The greater the negative number the more severe osteoporosis