Chapter 43: Arthritis & Total Joint Arthroplasty – Fill-in-the-Blank Study Guide
1. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by morning stiffness lasting more than
______________.
2. The hallmark symptom of osteoarthritis is joint pain that worsens with ______________.
3. An elevated ______________ is a common laboratory finding in rheumatoid arthritis.
4. The first-line DMARD used to treat rheumatoid arthritis is ______________.
5. The primary goal of joint arthroplasty is to restore joint function and relieve
______________.
6. A patient needs more education if they say, “I lift heavy objects to strengthen my
______________.”
7. After a total hip arthroplasty, the nurse should monitor for the complication of hip
______________.
8. After hip replacement surgery, patients should avoid crossing their legs at the
______________.
9. Patients with gout should limit their intake of ______________-rich foods.
10. A common symptom of gout is sudden severe pain in the ______________ joint.
11. The purpose of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices is to increase ______________
of motion.
12. Patients with gout typically have elevated serum ______________ acid levels.
1. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by morning stiffness lasting more than
______________.
2. The hallmark symptom of osteoarthritis is joint pain that worsens with ______________.
3. An elevated ______________ is a common laboratory finding in rheumatoid arthritis.
4. The first-line DMARD used to treat rheumatoid arthritis is ______________.
5. The primary goal of joint arthroplasty is to restore joint function and relieve
______________.
6. A patient needs more education if they say, “I lift heavy objects to strengthen my
______________.”
7. After a total hip arthroplasty, the nurse should monitor for the complication of hip
______________.
8. After hip replacement surgery, patients should avoid crossing their legs at the
______________.
9. Patients with gout should limit their intake of ______________-rich foods.
10. A common symptom of gout is sudden severe pain in the ______________ joint.
11. The purpose of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices is to increase ______________
of motion.
12. Patients with gout typically have elevated serum ______________ acid levels.
