NURS 213 Proctored Exam 1 2024
1. The nurse is providing teaching to the client recently diagnosed with
osteoarthritis. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A) "Osteoarthritis is most commonly seen in thin, small-built female
clients."
B) "Osteoarthritis is a result of joint inflammation."
C) "Osteoarthritis occurs due to erosion of cartilage in the joints."
D) "Osteoarthritis is a metabolic bone disease."
Answer: C
2. The nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis. Which factor in the
client's history and physical assessment would the nurse recognize as a risk
factor for developing this condition?
A) Body mass index of 36.5
B) History of esophageal reflux disease
C) Client plays tennis three times each week
D) Blood pressure of 136/78 mmHg
Answer: A
3. An older adult client with bilateral osteoarthritis of the knees tells the nurse,
"I know I need to lose weight, but exercising makes my knees ache." What
, instruction should the nurse provide to this client?
A) "You should discuss knee replacement surgery with your physician."
B) "Exercising the muscles in your legs might be hard now, but over time, it
will help protect your knees."
C) "Try eating a reduced-calorie diet for several months before attempting
exercise."
D) "You need to stretch your muscles, because stretching is the only form of
exercise that improves osteoarthritis."
Answer: B
4. The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoarthritis. Which nursing
diagnosis would have the highest priority?
A) Fatigue
B) Chronic Pain
C) Ineffective Coping
D) Disturbed Body Image
Answer: B
5. The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoarthritis of the hip. Which
intervention would be appropriate for this client?
A) Provide moist heat packs to the affected joint 3 times each day.
B) Instruct the client on the importance of strict bedrest.
1. The nurse is providing teaching to the client recently diagnosed with
osteoarthritis. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A) "Osteoarthritis is most commonly seen in thin, small-built female
clients."
B) "Osteoarthritis is a result of joint inflammation."
C) "Osteoarthritis occurs due to erosion of cartilage in the joints."
D) "Osteoarthritis is a metabolic bone disease."
Answer: C
2. The nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis. Which factor in the
client's history and physical assessment would the nurse recognize as a risk
factor for developing this condition?
A) Body mass index of 36.5
B) History of esophageal reflux disease
C) Client plays tennis three times each week
D) Blood pressure of 136/78 mmHg
Answer: A
3. An older adult client with bilateral osteoarthritis of the knees tells the nurse,
"I know I need to lose weight, but exercising makes my knees ache." What
, instruction should the nurse provide to this client?
A) "You should discuss knee replacement surgery with your physician."
B) "Exercising the muscles in your legs might be hard now, but over time, it
will help protect your knees."
C) "Try eating a reduced-calorie diet for several months before attempting
exercise."
D) "You need to stretch your muscles, because stretching is the only form of
exercise that improves osteoarthritis."
Answer: B
4. The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoarthritis. Which nursing
diagnosis would have the highest priority?
A) Fatigue
B) Chronic Pain
C) Ineffective Coping
D) Disturbed Body Image
Answer: B
5. The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoarthritis of the hip. Which
intervention would be appropriate for this client?
A) Provide moist heat packs to the affected joint 3 times each day.
B) Instruct the client on the importance of strict bedrest.
