NUR 160 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
define arthritis correct answer inflammation of a joint
define Dowager's hump correct answer a spinal deformity and loss of height that
results form spinal vertebral fractures
define flare-ups correct answer a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define gout correct answer a metabolic disease resulting from an accumulation of
uric acid in the blood
define osteoporosis correct answer a disease that results in loss of bone density
define passive ROM correct answer staff moves body for the pt
define RA correct answer chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of
synovial joints
define remission correct answer reduction or disappearance of the signs and
symptoms of a disease
foods that help OA correct answer oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy
greens, broccoli, green tea, garlic, nuts
, foods to avoid for gout correct answer purine rich foods (sardines, herring,
anchovies, organ meats), red meat, seafood, drinks sweetened w/ fruit sugar,
alcohol (especially beer)
foods to avoid for OA correct answer processed foods, prepackaged meals,
omega-6 fatty acids, sugar and sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined
carbs, cheese, high fat dairy, and alcohol
foods to avoid for RA correct answer red meat, dairy, corn oil, fried foods, fast
food, processed food, salt, sugar, alcohol, and grilled foods from charcoal
foods to help osteoporosis correct answer milk and dairy products, calcium,
vitamin D
foods to help RA correct answer olive oil, fish, greens, omega-3 fatty acids, beans,
broccoli, cherries, citrus fruits, nuts, ginger, green tea, soy, turmeric, whole grains
how many people should be present for log rolling? correct answer 3
how often should ROM occur? correct answer 2 times/day, move body 5 times for
each movement
how to position crutches? correct answer handgrips even w/ top of hipline, elbow
bent 30 degrees, legs adjusted to pt height, 2-3 fingers between crutch and axilla
important information for transferring pt out of bed correct answer dangle at side
of bed and rest, gait belt snug enough to only allow 2 fingers, stabilize weak
leg/knee of pt with your own knee
ANSWERS
define arthritis correct answer inflammation of a joint
define Dowager's hump correct answer a spinal deformity and loss of height that
results form spinal vertebral fractures
define flare-ups correct answer a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define gout correct answer a metabolic disease resulting from an accumulation of
uric acid in the blood
define osteoporosis correct answer a disease that results in loss of bone density
define passive ROM correct answer staff moves body for the pt
define RA correct answer chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of
synovial joints
define remission correct answer reduction or disappearance of the signs and
symptoms of a disease
foods that help OA correct answer oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy
greens, broccoli, green tea, garlic, nuts
, foods to avoid for gout correct answer purine rich foods (sardines, herring,
anchovies, organ meats), red meat, seafood, drinks sweetened w/ fruit sugar,
alcohol (especially beer)
foods to avoid for OA correct answer processed foods, prepackaged meals,
omega-6 fatty acids, sugar and sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined
carbs, cheese, high fat dairy, and alcohol
foods to avoid for RA correct answer red meat, dairy, corn oil, fried foods, fast
food, processed food, salt, sugar, alcohol, and grilled foods from charcoal
foods to help osteoporosis correct answer milk and dairy products, calcium,
vitamin D
foods to help RA correct answer olive oil, fish, greens, omega-3 fatty acids, beans,
broccoli, cherries, citrus fruits, nuts, ginger, green tea, soy, turmeric, whole grains
how many people should be present for log rolling? correct answer 3
how often should ROM occur? correct answer 2 times/day, move body 5 times for
each movement
how to position crutches? correct answer handgrips even w/ top of hipline, elbow
bent 30 degrees, legs adjusted to pt height, 2-3 fingers between crutch and axilla
important information for transferring pt out of bed correct answer dangle at side
of bed and rest, gait belt snug enough to only allow 2 fingers, stabilize weak
leg/knee of pt with your own knee
