NURS 121 13-5 Osteoarthritis Exam
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The nurse is teaching a class about the joints commonly affected by osteoarthritis (OA).
Which joints should the nurse include?
A.Hands, knees, and hips
B.Knees, feet, and spine
C.Neck, shoulders, and ankles
D.Ankles, feet, and spine - ANSWER A.Hands, knees, and hips
After performing a physical assessment, the nurse suspects that a client is experiencing
manifestations of osteoarthritis (OA). Which finding supports the nurse's suspicion?
(Select all that apply.)
A.Joint tenderness
B.Joint stiffness
C.Leg tremors
D.Crepitation
E.Reduced joint flexibility - ANSWER A.Joint tenderness
B.Joint stiffness
D.Crepitation
E.Reduced joint flexibility
Which is a common risk factor for osteoarthritis? (Select all that apply.)
A.Autoimmune disorder
B.Activities affecting weight-bearing joints
C.Obesity
D.Ingestion of large amounts of purine
E.Overuse of joints from sports or strenuous activities - ANSWER B.Activities affecting
weight-bearing joints
, C.Obesity
E.Overuse of joints from sports or strenuous activities
Which clinical manifestation of osteoarthritis (OA) should the nurse include when
teaching about osteoarthritis? (Select all that apply.)
A.Crepitus with movement of joint
B.Pain and stiffness at night
C.Mild fever
D.Joint pain with activity
E.Abrupt onset - ANSWER A.Crepitus with movement of joint
B.Pain and stiffness at night
D.Joint pain with activity
A client diagnosed with localized idiopathic osteoarthritis (OA) asks the nurse what this
means. Which response by the nurse provides the most accurate information?
A.
"Idiopathic describes OA overall while localized indicates that it affects one body joint
only."
B.
"Idiopathic OA has no identifiable cause; when it is localized, it only affects one or two
joints."
C.
"Idiopathic refers to the fact that the OA has already progressed significantly in one or
two joints."
D.
"Idiopathic OA, as compared with secondary OA, is caused by some kind of underlying
condition." - ANSWER B.
"Idiopathic OA has no identifiable cause; when it is localized, it only affects one or two
joints."
Which health promotion activity supports a healthy lifestyle for clients with
osteoarthritis? (Select all that apply.)
A.Using assistive devices as needed
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The nurse is teaching a class about the joints commonly affected by osteoarthritis (OA).
Which joints should the nurse include?
A.Hands, knees, and hips
B.Knees, feet, and spine
C.Neck, shoulders, and ankles
D.Ankles, feet, and spine - ANSWER A.Hands, knees, and hips
After performing a physical assessment, the nurse suspects that a client is experiencing
manifestations of osteoarthritis (OA). Which finding supports the nurse's suspicion?
(Select all that apply.)
A.Joint tenderness
B.Joint stiffness
C.Leg tremors
D.Crepitation
E.Reduced joint flexibility - ANSWER A.Joint tenderness
B.Joint stiffness
D.Crepitation
E.Reduced joint flexibility
Which is a common risk factor for osteoarthritis? (Select all that apply.)
A.Autoimmune disorder
B.Activities affecting weight-bearing joints
C.Obesity
D.Ingestion of large amounts of purine
E.Overuse of joints from sports or strenuous activities - ANSWER B.Activities affecting
weight-bearing joints
, C.Obesity
E.Overuse of joints from sports or strenuous activities
Which clinical manifestation of osteoarthritis (OA) should the nurse include when
teaching about osteoarthritis? (Select all that apply.)
A.Crepitus with movement of joint
B.Pain and stiffness at night
C.Mild fever
D.Joint pain with activity
E.Abrupt onset - ANSWER A.Crepitus with movement of joint
B.Pain and stiffness at night
D.Joint pain with activity
A client diagnosed with localized idiopathic osteoarthritis (OA) asks the nurse what this
means. Which response by the nurse provides the most accurate information?
A.
"Idiopathic describes OA overall while localized indicates that it affects one body joint
only."
B.
"Idiopathic OA has no identifiable cause; when it is localized, it only affects one or two
joints."
C.
"Idiopathic refers to the fact that the OA has already progressed significantly in one or
two joints."
D.
"Idiopathic OA, as compared with secondary OA, is caused by some kind of underlying
condition." - ANSWER B.
"Idiopathic OA has no identifiable cause; when it is localized, it only affects one or two
joints."
Which health promotion activity supports a healthy lifestyle for clients with
osteoarthritis? (Select all that apply.)
A.Using assistive devices as needed
