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This document provides a comprehensive set of osteoarthritis practice test questions designed to help nursing and healthcare students review key concepts, assess understanding, and prepare for exams. Each question is paired with correct answers and brief rationales to enhance learning and clinical reasoning.

Characterized by asymmetric joint stiffness, that worsens as the day progresses- Osteoarthritis Osteophytes found at the distal interphalangeal joints in osteoarthritis- Heberden nodes (think HD TV - Haberdeen = distal) Osteophytes found at the proximal interphalangeal joints in osteoarthritis.- Bou

Osteoarthritis Practice Questions 2025 Alternative forms are those that haven't been proven effective The client is complaining of joint stiffness, especially in the morning. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect for R/O osteoarthritis? 1. Full body MRI 2. Serum studies for synovial fluid amount 3. X-ray of the affected joints 4. Serum erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) - ️ Correct Answer 3. X-ray of the affected jointsX-rays reveal loss of joint cartilage, which appears a...

1) The nurse is providing teaching to the client recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which statement by the nurse is correct? A) "Osteoarthritis is most commonly seen in thin, small-built female clients." B) "Osteoarthritis is a result of joint inflammation." C) "Osteoarthritis occurs due to erosion of cartilage in the joints." D) "Osteoarthritis is a metabolic bone disease." C) "Osteoarthritis occurs due to erosion of cartilage in the joints."

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The nurse is providing teaching to the client recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which statement by the nurse is correct? A) "Osteoarthritis is most commonly seen in thin, small-built female clients." B) "Osteoarthritis is a result of joint inflammation." C) "Osteoarthritis occurs due to erosion of cartilage in the joints." D) "Osteoarthritis is a metabolic bone disease." - C The nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis. Which factor in the client's ...

The results of a client's biopsy indicates neoplasm. The nurse understands that which characteristic indicates that the neoplasm is benign? A. Well-defined borders B. Rapid growth C. Invades surrounding tissues D. Noncohesive - A. Well-defined borders Rationale: A benign neoplasm has well-defined borders, slow growth, is cohesive, and pushes other tissues out of the way. A malignant neoplasm invades surrounding tissues, is noncohesive, does not stop at tissue borders, and grows rapidl...

Osteoarthritis - Most common arthritis causing joint cartilage deterioration. Primary Causes - Aging and genetic factors contributing to osteoarthritis. Secondary Causes - Joint injury, obesity, and repetitive stress factors. Crepitus - Grating sound from friction between bone and cartilage. Joint Effusions - Accumulation of fluid in the joint space. Laboratory Assessment - Includes aspirated joint fluid, ESR, and hsCRP. Pain Control Outcome - Achieves pain level of 2 to 3 on scale. Trama...

The occupational health nurse is teaching a class on the risk factors for developing osteoarthritis (OA). Which is a modifiable risk factor for developing OA? 1. Being overweight 2. Increasing age 3. Previous joint damage 4. Genetic susceptibility - 1. Being overweight The client is diagnosed with OA. Which sign/symptom should the nurse expect the client to exhibit? 1. Severe bone deformity 2. Joint stiffness 3. Waddling gait 4. Swan-neck fingers - 2. Joint stiffness Pain, stiffness, ...

A nurse is providing a preventive teaching discussion with a client at risk for osteoarthritis. Which guideline should be included in this discussion related to exercise? - A)Exercise is not recommended B)If there is pain with exercise, keep going, this is building muscle C)Participate in regular exercise, including walking or swimming D)Perform heavy weightlifting exercises three times per week Answer: C Participating in regular exercise like walking, jogging, swimming and cycling can kee...