Mometrix Practice Test 1 questions with correct answers

During the acute stage of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the ankles, what primary precaution should the patient use to protect the ankle joints? - Answer Use of ankle splints Which of the following is the definitive diagnostic test for juvenile idiopathic/rheumatoid arthritis? - Answer There is no definitive test Which of the following is a method to relieve pressure on the back for people whose work requires prolonged standing? - Answer Place one foot on a stool or a box What is the greatest risk in the immediate postoperative period to patients who suffer orthopedic trauma requiring reconstructive surgery of the lower extremities? - Answer Pulmonary embolism Which of the following statements by the parent of a child with systemic juvenile idiopathic/rheumatoid arthritis (Still's disease) indicates a need for further education abouth the disease? - Answer "My child no longer has symptoms, so I don't think she needs medications" Which of the following patients is the best candidate for surgical repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon? - Answer 40 year old male in good general health At what age does bone density peak for most people? - Answer Age 30 A 14 year old fell during a baseball game suffering a first degree ankle sprain. The physician recommends standard conservative treatment for 24 hours and then contrast baths. Which of the following correctly describes