HACC N151 TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

HACC N151 TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT


Osteoarthritis - ANSWER degenerative joint disease

Chronic non-inflammatory

effects weight bearing synovial joints and fingers



Osteoarthritis Risk Factors - ANSWER aging, obesity, genetics, malalignement, trauma,
gender



Osteoarthritis Symptoms - ANSWER Pain

Stiffness

Loss of movement

Loss of Function

Heberden's

Bouchard's



Osteoarthritis Diagnosis - ANSWER Clinical Impression-Physical Exam, History



X-ray



Blood test to rule out other disorders



Arthroscopy-Gold Standard in evaluation of OA



Arthroscopy - ANSWER the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

, Arthroscopy pre-operative - ANSWER NPO

Signed Consent

Assess and document neurovascular status



Arthroscopy post procedure - ANSWER Assess for potential complications



Ice and Elevation



Pain Control



monitor neurovascular status:

Capillary Refill

Color/warmth to distal area



Osteoarthritis treatment - ANSWER No treatment of degenerative process



Acetametophin-starting treatment



NSAIDS reduces inflammation



Topical Analgesics-Reduce inflammation



Corticosteroid injections into joints



ORIF - ANSWER Open reduction internal fixation



Open incision to realign bones, internal fixation to hold the bones together with metal