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NURS 231 Pathophysiology Exam 10
Questions & Answers
1. Each of the following are true of gout except
An acute attack is initiated by an inflammatory response
Crystals are more likely to accumulate proximal to the trunk of the body Purine
synthesis occurs in 1 of 2 pathways
Approximately 90% of patients diagnosed with gout are found to have under-
excretion of urate.
Answer Crystals are more likely to accumulate proximal to the trunk of the body
2. Which of the following would a patient likely exhibit on an initial physical
exam if you suspect they have OA? (mark all that apply)
A typical gait pattern A
capsular pattern
Crepitus with movement
Bilateral involvement
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Answer A capsular pattern Crepitus with
movement
3. Which of the following are true regarding synovial joints? (mark all that
apply)
Ball and socket joints are characterized by limited range of motion Condyloid
joints allow gliding of irregular joint surfaces
They are freely moving
The synovium lines articulating surfaces of the joint
The synovium surrounds the joint margins
Answer Condyloid joints allow gliding of irregular joint surfaces
They are freely moving
The synovium surrounds the joint margins
4. Blood circulates through bone by what means? (mark all that apply)
Via the central Haversian and Volkmann canals
An anastomosis between perforating and nutrient arteries
Diffusion through the endosteal surface of the bone and the canaliculi
Answer Via the central Haversian and Volkmann canals
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NURS 231 Pathophysiology Exam 10
Questions & Answers
1. Each of the following are true of gout except
An acute attack is initiated by an inflammatory response
Crystals are more likely to accumulate proximal to the trunk of the body Purine
synthesis occurs in 1 of 2 pathways
Approximately 90% of patients diagnosed with gout are found to have under-
excretion of urate.
Answer Crystals are more likely to accumulate proximal to the trunk of the body
2. Which of the following would a patient likely exhibit on an initial physical
exam if you suspect they have OA? (mark all that apply)
A typical gait pattern A
capsular pattern
Crepitus with movement
Bilateral involvement
1/
1 of 13 12/16/2024, 5:31
,NURS 231 Pathophysiology Exam 10.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder/NURS%20231%20Pathop
Answer A capsular pattern Crepitus with
movement
3. Which of the following are true regarding synovial joints? (mark all that
apply)
Ball and socket joints are characterized by limited range of motion Condyloid
joints allow gliding of irregular joint surfaces
They are freely moving
The synovium lines articulating surfaces of the joint
The synovium surrounds the joint margins
Answer Condyloid joints allow gliding of irregular joint surfaces
They are freely moving
The synovium surrounds the joint margins
4. Blood circulates through bone by what means? (mark all that apply)
Via the central Haversian and Volkmann canals
An anastomosis between perforating and nutrient arteries
Diffusion through the endosteal surface of the bone and the canaliculi
Answer Via the central Haversian and Volkmann canals
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