RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, and Orthopedic Injury Certification Exam: Key Clinical Concepts and Diagnostic Techniques

On a visit to the clinic, a client reports the onset of early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should conduct a focused assessment for: 1. Limited motion of joints. 2. Deformed joints of the hands. 3. Early morning stiffness. 4. Rheumatoid nodules. - Answer 3. Initially, most clients with early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis complain of early morning stiffness or stiffness after sitting still for a while. Later symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include limited joint rang...

1) A 43-year-old woman, recently diagnosed with RA, asks the nurse whether she might have concerns beyond the problems with her joints. The nurse informs her that RA may also involve: Select all that apply. A) The respiratory system. B) The cardiovascular system. C) The exocrine system. D) The reproductive system. E) The hematologic system. - Answer Answer: A, B, C, E Explanation: A) RA can result in pleural effusion (collection of fluid in the pleural space). Individuals with RA have ...

Which pathophysiologic change is the primary cause of rheumatoid arthritis? - Answer Autoimmune condition that attacks small joints. Which factors increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Select all that apply. - Answer *Smoking *Family history *Gender *Age Which factors may precede joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis? Select all that apply. - Answer *Fatigue *Weight loss *Anorexia *Generalized stiffness Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic, autoimmun...

1) Which of the following complications is not associated with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? A) Increased risk of cesarean delivery B) Increased risk of pleural effusion C) Increased likelihood of uveitis D) Increased risk of anemia - Answer Answer: A Explanation: A) All individuals with RA are at increased risk of plural effusion and uveitis, although the latter condition is most commonly associated with juvenile RA. Between 25% and 35% of clients with RA have mild anemia. H...

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis says to the nurse, "My eyes feel gritty." Further assessment reveals that the patient also has redness in the eyes and no tears. What does the nurse suspect in this patient? - Answer Sjögren's syndrome The nurse is explaining the clinical manifestations of joint involvement of rheumatoid arthritis with a nursing student. What is the best way to describe a Baker's cyst? - Answer Enlarged popliteal bursae behind the knee Which antirheum...

The nurse is volunteering in one of the local free autoimmune disease clinics. The next client was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. What are the goals of care for clients with rheumatoid arthritis?1. Reduce inflammation 2. Prevent deformity 3. Preserve Function 4. Reduce pain The treatment goals for clients with rheumatoid arthritis are to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, preserve function, and prevent deformity. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis.

What is arthritis?pain & inflammation of joints What are 5 risk factors for developing RA?- genetics - smoking - periodontal disease - sex hormones - infectious agents What is the strongest known modifiable risk factor for RA?smoking True or false: smoking is a risk factor for greater disease severity in RA ptstrue Which gender is RA MC in?women

are men or women more commonly affected - Answer women when is peak age of onset - Answer 4th-5th decade of life what would you commonly see on inspection (dorsal) - Answer - swelling of PIP and DIP joints - ulnar deviation at MCP joints - thin skin - wasting of intrinsic muscles what would you commonly see on inspection (lateral) - Answer - swan neck deformity - boutonniere deformity - volar subluxation at MCP and wrist joints - rheumatoid nodules what joints are ...