Orthopedic Nursing review Course 234
Questions with Verified Answers,100%
CORRECT
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Correct answer-* Systemic, Multi system inflammatory disorder
* Affects synovial membrane of the joints
* Periods of exacerbation and remissions
Rheumatoid Arthritis Presentation - Correct answer-* Uniform joint space narrowing
* Peak onset ages 40-60
* Hypertrophied synovium (lining) thickens an invades surrounding tissue
* Nodules in the joints
* Morning Stiffness and stiffness after rest
* Generalized fatigue
* Ulnar deviation
Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology/Pathophysiology - Correct answer-* Genetic predisposition
* Laxity, sublaxation and contractures
Osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Slow, progressive, non-inflammatory
,Types of Spina Bifida - Correct answer-spina bifida occulta, meningocele, myelomeningocele
myelomeningocele - Correct answer-most severe form of spina bifida in which the spinal cord and
meninges protrude through the spine
Rostral - Correct answer-toward the forehead or nose
Caudal - Correct answer-toward the tail
Rank Ligand Inhibitors - Correct answer--treatment for osteoporosis; Denosumab
-binds to RANK ligand receptors which then inhibits osteoclast formation, function, survival--preventing
bone resorption
-injections every 6 months
-give with calcium & vitamin D supplementation (risk of hypocalcemia)
osteoma - Correct answer-benign tumor of bone
Affects spine, fingers, knees and hips
Osteophyte or bone spurs are common with what disease? - Correct answer-Osteoarthritis
The gold standard test for this disease is radiographic changes - Correct answer-Osteoarthritis
Symptoms Osteoarthritis - Correct answer-* Asymmetric joints
* AM Stiffness
* Stiffness with inactivity
, * Stiffness with weather changes
* Antalgic gait-limp or giving way sensation
* Joint crepitus
* Knock kneed or bow-legged
* Heberden's Nodes
* Bouchard's Nodes
Valgus knees is the same as - Correct answer-Knock knees
Varus knees is the same as - Correct answer-Bow legged
Heberden's Nodes are in what joint? - Correct answer-Distal (DIP)
Bouchard's nodes are in what joint? - Correct answer-Proximal (PIP)
This is the first drug of choice for treating Osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Acetaminopehn (Tylenol)
Total Hip Arthroplasty:
Anterior approach benefits and cons - Correct answer-Pro: less soft tissue disturbance
Less precautions after SX
3-4 inch incision
Cons: Technically challenging
Anterior Hip precautions - Correct answer-* Avoid hip extension
* Avoid external rotation
Total Hip Arthroplasty:
Posterior-Lateral approach benefits and cons - Correct answer-Pro: Tried and True method/Traditional
Questions with Verified Answers,100%
CORRECT
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Correct answer-* Systemic, Multi system inflammatory disorder
* Affects synovial membrane of the joints
* Periods of exacerbation and remissions
Rheumatoid Arthritis Presentation - Correct answer-* Uniform joint space narrowing
* Peak onset ages 40-60
* Hypertrophied synovium (lining) thickens an invades surrounding tissue
* Nodules in the joints
* Morning Stiffness and stiffness after rest
* Generalized fatigue
* Ulnar deviation
Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology/Pathophysiology - Correct answer-* Genetic predisposition
* Laxity, sublaxation and contractures
Osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Slow, progressive, non-inflammatory
,Types of Spina Bifida - Correct answer-spina bifida occulta, meningocele, myelomeningocele
myelomeningocele - Correct answer-most severe form of spina bifida in which the spinal cord and
meninges protrude through the spine
Rostral - Correct answer-toward the forehead or nose
Caudal - Correct answer-toward the tail
Rank Ligand Inhibitors - Correct answer--treatment for osteoporosis; Denosumab
-binds to RANK ligand receptors which then inhibits osteoclast formation, function, survival--preventing
bone resorption
-injections every 6 months
-give with calcium & vitamin D supplementation (risk of hypocalcemia)
osteoma - Correct answer-benign tumor of bone
Affects spine, fingers, knees and hips
Osteophyte or bone spurs are common with what disease? - Correct answer-Osteoarthritis
The gold standard test for this disease is radiographic changes - Correct answer-Osteoarthritis
Symptoms Osteoarthritis - Correct answer-* Asymmetric joints
* AM Stiffness
* Stiffness with inactivity
, * Stiffness with weather changes
* Antalgic gait-limp or giving way sensation
* Joint crepitus
* Knock kneed or bow-legged
* Heberden's Nodes
* Bouchard's Nodes
Valgus knees is the same as - Correct answer-Knock knees
Varus knees is the same as - Correct answer-Bow legged
Heberden's Nodes are in what joint? - Correct answer-Distal (DIP)
Bouchard's nodes are in what joint? - Correct answer-Proximal (PIP)
This is the first drug of choice for treating Osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Acetaminopehn (Tylenol)
Total Hip Arthroplasty:
Anterior approach benefits and cons - Correct answer-Pro: less soft tissue disturbance
Less precautions after SX
3-4 inch incision
Cons: Technically challenging
Anterior Hip precautions - Correct answer-* Avoid hip extension
* Avoid external rotation
Total Hip Arthroplasty:
Posterior-Lateral approach benefits and cons - Correct answer-Pro: Tried and True method/Traditional
