Orthopedic Nursing Certified Exam
Orthopedic Nursing Course Certified Exam Questions and
Answers | Complete Study Guide
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Correct Answer- * Systemic, Multi system inflammatory disorder
* Affects synovial membrane of the joints
* Periods of exacerbation and remissions
Rheumatoid Arthritis Presentation - Correct Answer- * Uniform joint space narrowing
* Peak onset ages 40-60
* Hypertrophied synovium (lining) thickens an invades surrounding tissue
* Nodules in the joints
* Morning Stiffness and stiffness after rest
* Generalized fatigue
* Ulnar deviation
Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology/Pathophysiology - Correct Answer- * Genetic predisposition
* Laxity, sublaxation and contractures
Osteoarthritis - Correct Answer- Slow, progressive, non-inflammatory
Affects spine, fingers, knees and hips
Osteophyte or bone spurs are common with what disease? - Correct Answer- Osteoarthritis
The gold standard test for this disease is radiographic changes - Correct Answer- Osteoarthritis
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Symptoms Osteoarthritis - Correct Answer- * Asymmetric joints
* AM Stiffness
* Stiffness with inactivity
* Stiffness with weather changes
* Antalgic gait-limp or giving way sensation
* Joint crepitus
* Knock kneed or bow-legged
* Heberden's Nodes
* Bouchard's Nodes
Valgus knees is the same as - Correct Answer- Knock knees
Varus knees is the same as - Correct Answer- Bow legged
Heberden's Nodes are in what joint? - Correct Answer- Distal (DIP)
Bouchard's nodes are in what joint? - Correct Answer- Proximal (PIP)
This is the first drug of choice for treating Osteoarthritis - Correct Answer- Acetaminopehn
(Tylenol)
Total Hip Arthroplasty:
Anterior approach benefits and cons - Correct Answer- Pro: less soft tissue disturbance
Less precautions after SX
3-4 inch incision
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Cons: Technically challenging
Anterior Hip precautions - Correct Answer- * Avoid hip extension
* Avoid external rotation
Total Hip Arthroplasty:
Posterior-Lateral approach benefits and cons - Correct Answer- Pro: Tried and True
method/Traditional
Requires more physician training
Cons: More precautions after SX
8-12 inch incision
Posterior Hip Precautions - Correct Answer- * No flexion > 90 degrees
* No adduction
* No internal rotation (leg crossing)
Hip dislocation presentation - Correct Answer- * Shortening/Rotation of affected extremity
* Pain with inability to bear weight
How many vertebae are in the C spine? - Correct Answer- 7
How many vertebrae are in the T spine? - Correct Answer- 12
How many vertebrae are in the L spine? - Correct Answer- 5
How many vertebrae are in the S spine? - Correct Answer- 5
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Orthopedic Nursing Course Certified Exam Questions and
Answers | Complete Study Guide
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Correct Answer- * Systemic, Multi system inflammatory disorder
* Affects synovial membrane of the joints
* Periods of exacerbation and remissions
Rheumatoid Arthritis Presentation - Correct Answer- * Uniform joint space narrowing
* Peak onset ages 40-60
* Hypertrophied synovium (lining) thickens an invades surrounding tissue
* Nodules in the joints
* Morning Stiffness and stiffness after rest
* Generalized fatigue
* Ulnar deviation
Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology/Pathophysiology - Correct Answer- * Genetic predisposition
* Laxity, sublaxation and contractures
Osteoarthritis - Correct Answer- Slow, progressive, non-inflammatory
Affects spine, fingers, knees and hips
Osteophyte or bone spurs are common with what disease? - Correct Answer- Osteoarthritis
The gold standard test for this disease is radiographic changes - Correct Answer- Osteoarthritis
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Symptoms Osteoarthritis - Correct Answer- * Asymmetric joints
* AM Stiffness
* Stiffness with inactivity
* Stiffness with weather changes
* Antalgic gait-limp or giving way sensation
* Joint crepitus
* Knock kneed or bow-legged
* Heberden's Nodes
* Bouchard's Nodes
Valgus knees is the same as - Correct Answer- Knock knees
Varus knees is the same as - Correct Answer- Bow legged
Heberden's Nodes are in what joint? - Correct Answer- Distal (DIP)
Bouchard's nodes are in what joint? - Correct Answer- Proximal (PIP)
This is the first drug of choice for treating Osteoarthritis - Correct Answer- Acetaminopehn
(Tylenol)
Total Hip Arthroplasty:
Anterior approach benefits and cons - Correct Answer- Pro: less soft tissue disturbance
Less precautions after SX
3-4 inch incision
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Cons: Technically challenging
Anterior Hip precautions - Correct Answer- * Avoid hip extension
* Avoid external rotation
Total Hip Arthroplasty:
Posterior-Lateral approach benefits and cons - Correct Answer- Pro: Tried and True
method/Traditional
Requires more physician training
Cons: More precautions after SX
8-12 inch incision
Posterior Hip Precautions - Correct Answer- * No flexion > 90 degrees
* No adduction
* No internal rotation (leg crossing)
Hip dislocation presentation - Correct Answer- * Shortening/Rotation of affected extremity
* Pain with inability to bear weight
How many vertebae are in the C spine? - Correct Answer- 7
How many vertebrae are in the T spine? - Correct Answer- 12
How many vertebrae are in the L spine? - Correct Answer- 5
How many vertebrae are in the S spine? - Correct Answer- 5
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