Ortho certification Exam 99 Questions
with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
What is a major difference between osteo and rheumatoid arthritis - Correct answer-Osteoarthritis is
local versus systemic
Which test is used for diagnosing osteoarthritis - Correct answer-X-rays
Which describes joint crepitation - Correct answer-Grating sound
What is a presenting symptom of hip osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Groin pain
What is a Herberdens node - Correct answer-Osteophyte formation
Which of the following is often found in degenerative disc disease - Correct answer-A normal physical
exam
Mrs. Rockwood is having more and more problems with her osteoarthritis her right shoulder and back
have been really bothering her she enjoys housekeeping and takes pride in her clean house and is having
difficulty getting it accomplished what would you suggest - Correct answer-Space the cleaning out
throughout the week cleaning one room Per day
,Mrs. Rockford is prescribed physical and occupational therapy is to help with her pain. What information
should the nurse include in teaching? - Correct answer-Take oral pain medication 45 minutes before
your therapy session
What is a management goal of osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Maintain joint function and mobility
What is an advantage of NSAIDS WITH COX2 selectivity - Correct answer-Les G.I. toxicity
Mrs. Myers a 57-year-old factory worker comes to the clinic complaining of right shoulder pain for two
days. Denies trauma. Start of the day after she cleaned the kitchen cabinets. I sees her left hand to come
her hair because of her pain. More bothersome at night and has had to sleep in a recliner for comfort.
She's on Synthroid and has been on estrogen replacement for five years. She is prescribed NSAIDS what
shows understanding - Correct answer-I should take it with food
Proprioception - Correct answer-awareness of body in space
Polymyositis - Correct answer-chronic inflammatory myopathy; may be an autoimmune disorder; affects
proximal muscles; aspiration is adverse outcome; treated with steroids- long term use can put patient at
risk for osteoporosis & immunosuppression from steroids can lead to pneumonia (Pneumocystis); also
treated w Methotrexate or Azathioprine
Dermatomyositis - Correct answer-chronic inflammatory myopathy; may be autoimmune; has skin
element of rash (avoid sun exposure); affects proximal muscles; aspiration is adverse outcome; treated
with steroids- long term use can put patient at risk for osteoporosis & immunosuppression from steroids
can lead to pneumonia (Pneumocystis); also treated w Methotrexate or Azathioprine &
Hydroxychloroquine helps w the derm component
*Grotton's papules, heliotrope rash
allodynia - Correct answer-Pain due to a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain
, Elevated ALP is a sign of (Normal ALP is 44-147 IU/L) - Correct answer-Paget's Disease
Bisphosphanates - Correct answer-Aledronate, Zoledronic Acid
An MRI is ordered what should be included in pretest teaching - Correct answer-Remove all jewelry
An MRI shows osteoarthritis and right shoulder what might be expected method of treatment - Correct
answer-Heat or ice
If surgery becomes an indication for a shoulder what would be a treatment goal - Correct answer-
Improvement of function
What is a surgical procedure for shoulder arthritis - Correct answer-Hemi arthroplasty
What is a consideration of a complication of Osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Loss of joint function
Mr. Baldwin has severe left shoulder arthritis related to repetitive heavy lifting at work. He wants
conservative treatment not surgery. What is a likely treatment option for Mr. Baldwin - Correct answer-
Corticosteroid injections
Which of the following will Mr. Baldwin likely need since is left is his dominant arm - Correct answer-
Therapy
Mrs. Ray is a 62-year-old female admitted post shoulder arthroplasty the nurse is assisting her and
placement of the sling how should the abduction sling be applied - Correct answer-Across the hips and
slightly forward
How long should someone wear a sling after post shoulder arthroplasty - Correct answer-4 to 6 weeks
with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
What is a major difference between osteo and rheumatoid arthritis - Correct answer-Osteoarthritis is
local versus systemic
Which test is used for diagnosing osteoarthritis - Correct answer-X-rays
Which describes joint crepitation - Correct answer-Grating sound
What is a presenting symptom of hip osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Groin pain
What is a Herberdens node - Correct answer-Osteophyte formation
Which of the following is often found in degenerative disc disease - Correct answer-A normal physical
exam
Mrs. Rockwood is having more and more problems with her osteoarthritis her right shoulder and back
have been really bothering her she enjoys housekeeping and takes pride in her clean house and is having
difficulty getting it accomplished what would you suggest - Correct answer-Space the cleaning out
throughout the week cleaning one room Per day
,Mrs. Rockford is prescribed physical and occupational therapy is to help with her pain. What information
should the nurse include in teaching? - Correct answer-Take oral pain medication 45 minutes before
your therapy session
What is a management goal of osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Maintain joint function and mobility
What is an advantage of NSAIDS WITH COX2 selectivity - Correct answer-Les G.I. toxicity
Mrs. Myers a 57-year-old factory worker comes to the clinic complaining of right shoulder pain for two
days. Denies trauma. Start of the day after she cleaned the kitchen cabinets. I sees her left hand to come
her hair because of her pain. More bothersome at night and has had to sleep in a recliner for comfort.
She's on Synthroid and has been on estrogen replacement for five years. She is prescribed NSAIDS what
shows understanding - Correct answer-I should take it with food
Proprioception - Correct answer-awareness of body in space
Polymyositis - Correct answer-chronic inflammatory myopathy; may be an autoimmune disorder; affects
proximal muscles; aspiration is adverse outcome; treated with steroids- long term use can put patient at
risk for osteoporosis & immunosuppression from steroids can lead to pneumonia (Pneumocystis); also
treated w Methotrexate or Azathioprine
Dermatomyositis - Correct answer-chronic inflammatory myopathy; may be autoimmune; has skin
element of rash (avoid sun exposure); affects proximal muscles; aspiration is adverse outcome; treated
with steroids- long term use can put patient at risk for osteoporosis & immunosuppression from steroids
can lead to pneumonia (Pneumocystis); also treated w Methotrexate or Azathioprine &
Hydroxychloroquine helps w the derm component
*Grotton's papules, heliotrope rash
allodynia - Correct answer-Pain due to a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain
, Elevated ALP is a sign of (Normal ALP is 44-147 IU/L) - Correct answer-Paget's Disease
Bisphosphanates - Correct answer-Aledronate, Zoledronic Acid
An MRI is ordered what should be included in pretest teaching - Correct answer-Remove all jewelry
An MRI shows osteoarthritis and right shoulder what might be expected method of treatment - Correct
answer-Heat or ice
If surgery becomes an indication for a shoulder what would be a treatment goal - Correct answer-
Improvement of function
What is a surgical procedure for shoulder arthritis - Correct answer-Hemi arthroplasty
What is a consideration of a complication of Osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Loss of joint function
Mr. Baldwin has severe left shoulder arthritis related to repetitive heavy lifting at work. He wants
conservative treatment not surgery. What is a likely treatment option for Mr. Baldwin - Correct answer-
Corticosteroid injections
Which of the following will Mr. Baldwin likely need since is left is his dominant arm - Correct answer-
Therapy
Mrs. Ray is a 62-year-old female admitted post shoulder arthroplasty the nurse is assisting her and
placement of the sling how should the abduction sling be applied - Correct answer-Across the hips and
slightly forward
How long should someone wear a sling after post shoulder arthroplasty - Correct answer-4 to 6 weeks
