Nursing Of Older Adults- Exam 1
(arthritis and post op questions) Latest
Update
3) Which information about a patient would indicate an increased risk for developing
osteoarthritis?
Select all that apply.
1) Patient is 20 years old.
2) Patient installs flooring for a living.
3) Patient has a spouse with osteoarthritis.
4) Patient has a history of diabetes mellitus.
5) Patient sustained a knee injury while attending college. - Answer 2), 4), 5)
(RA) asks why he developed this disease when his parents and siblings do not have it.
Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
6) "Do you have a history of sickle cell disease?"
7) "When did you notice the onset of your symptoms?
8) "Have you ever been diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus?"
9) "Do you have cousins or other relatives diagnosed with RA?" - Answer 8)
Which changes can be seen in the bones of a patient diagnosed with osteoarthritis?
10) Osteopenia
11) Osteophytes
12) Osteoporosis
13) Osteomyelitis - Answer 11)
Which information should a community health nurse include when educating a group of
middle-aged adults about diagnostic testing for osteoarthritis (OA)?
14) The patient will undergo synovial fluid analysis.
15) A diagnosis is made based on the patient's symptoms.
16) Osteoarthritis symptoms develop in people before the age of 40 years.
, 17) Presence of Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes is suggestive of OA. - Answer 17
What is the minimum number of points that would suggest a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis (RA)? - Answer 7
The health care team is planning care for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who reports
having difficulty dressing and undressing and bathing. Which team member's services
would the patient benefit from?
18) Dietitian
19) Social worker
20) Physical therapist
21) Occupational therapist - Answer 21)
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. The
nurse notes that the patient may develop a disease exacerbation because of which
assessment findings? Select all that apply.
22) Presence of rheumatic nodules
23) Extreme dryness of the eyes and mouth
24) Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
25) Report of a demanding job with long hours
26) New-onset paresthesias in the extremities - Answer 22), 23) 25), 26)
The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which
priority goal would guide the nurse in addressing the patient's condition?
27) The patient will understand the need for hospitalization.
28) The patient will demonstrate the home exercise program.
29) The patient will verbalize feelings of self-worth and content.
30) The patient will perform activities of daily living (ADLs) independently. - Answer 30)
Which information should the nurse obtain when assessing an older adult patient who is
taking multiple medications for osteoarthritis? Select all that apply.
31) Mental status
32) Level of activity
33) list of medications
34) Recent laboratory results
(arthritis and post op questions) Latest
Update
3) Which information about a patient would indicate an increased risk for developing
osteoarthritis?
Select all that apply.
1) Patient is 20 years old.
2) Patient installs flooring for a living.
3) Patient has a spouse with osteoarthritis.
4) Patient has a history of diabetes mellitus.
5) Patient sustained a knee injury while attending college. - Answer 2), 4), 5)
(RA) asks why he developed this disease when his parents and siblings do not have it.
Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
6) "Do you have a history of sickle cell disease?"
7) "When did you notice the onset of your symptoms?
8) "Have you ever been diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus?"
9) "Do you have cousins or other relatives diagnosed with RA?" - Answer 8)
Which changes can be seen in the bones of a patient diagnosed with osteoarthritis?
10) Osteopenia
11) Osteophytes
12) Osteoporosis
13) Osteomyelitis - Answer 11)
Which information should a community health nurse include when educating a group of
middle-aged adults about diagnostic testing for osteoarthritis (OA)?
14) The patient will undergo synovial fluid analysis.
15) A diagnosis is made based on the patient's symptoms.
16) Osteoarthritis symptoms develop in people before the age of 40 years.
, 17) Presence of Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes is suggestive of OA. - Answer 17
What is the minimum number of points that would suggest a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis (RA)? - Answer 7
The health care team is planning care for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who reports
having difficulty dressing and undressing and bathing. Which team member's services
would the patient benefit from?
18) Dietitian
19) Social worker
20) Physical therapist
21) Occupational therapist - Answer 21)
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. The
nurse notes that the patient may develop a disease exacerbation because of which
assessment findings? Select all that apply.
22) Presence of rheumatic nodules
23) Extreme dryness of the eyes and mouth
24) Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
25) Report of a demanding job with long hours
26) New-onset paresthesias in the extremities - Answer 22), 23) 25), 26)
The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which
priority goal would guide the nurse in addressing the patient's condition?
27) The patient will understand the need for hospitalization.
28) The patient will demonstrate the home exercise program.
29) The patient will verbalize feelings of self-worth and content.
30) The patient will perform activities of daily living (ADLs) independently. - Answer 30)
Which information should the nurse obtain when assessing an older adult patient who is
taking multiple medications for osteoarthritis? Select all that apply.
31) Mental status
32) Level of activity
33) list of medications
34) Recent laboratory results
