Osteoarthri Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An 88-year-old client is admitted to the orthopedic floor with the diagnosis of fractured pelvis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? 1. Insert an indwelling catheter. 2. Administer a Fleet's enema. 3. Assess abdomen for bowel sounds. 4. Apply Buck's traction. - 3 (1. Inserting an indwelling catheter is a good intervention, but it is not the first intervention. A tear or injury to the bladder should be suspected. 2. Administering a Fleet's enema should not be implement...

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis; Questions and Answers 100% Correct No systemic, inflammation is mild, if at all present. CORRECT ANSWER-Systemic symptoms of osteoarthritis? Progressive degeneration of hands, spine, weight-bearing joints Hands: DIPs, PIPs, 1st CMC AC shoulder, C/T/L Spine Hips, cysts in superior acetabulum Knees 1MTP CORRECT ANSWER-What joints are typically affected by osteoarthritis?

Bone Disorders (Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, fractures); Questions and Answers 100% Correct 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. CORRECT ANSWER-1 (1. Obesity is a well-recognized risk factor for the development of OA and it is modifiable because the client can lose weight....

Osteoarthritis Exam; Questions and Answers 100% Correct 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? CORRECT ANSWER-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

Nclex Review: Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis; Questions and Answers 100% Correct 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. CORRECT ANSWER-3. Initially, most clients with early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis complain of early morning stiffness or stiffnes...

1. A client who only uses acupuncture to treat the osteoarthritis pain - ________________ 2. A client in a dementia unit with severe degenerative joint disease to the knee. - __________________ 3. A client, a single wage earner, cannot take time off to get a joint replacement. - ________________ 4. A client needing hip replacement who lives in a small town with no surgeon. - _____________ - 1. Cultural and tradition 2. Aging 3. Family dynamics 4. Access to healthcare 1. Goal Addressed 2...

Osteoarthritis- Exam 2; Questions and Answers 100% Correct osteoarthritis (OA) CORRECT ANSWER-degenerative joint disease with gradual softening then destruction of cartilage, causing bones to rub together primary CORRECT ANSWER-Localized, generalized, & erosive are (primary, secondary) classifications of OA. T CORRECT ANSWER-T/F: Risk factors for OA can include: - age - gender (male) - genetics - obesity - occupation - history of joint trauma

Analyzing Cues - Osteoarthritis is a chronic, localized condition that is progressively debilitating. The main characteristic is pain with degenerative changes. It primarily attacks larger joints asymmetrically. There are no extra-articular symptoms associated with this condition. The onset of osteoarthritis symptoms are worst between 60 and 75. If left untreated, joint destruction, can occur from continued mechanical injury can lead to permanent immobility and chronic pain. hich statement ...

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1. The client diagnosed with OA is a resident in a long term care facility. The resident is refusing to bathe because she is hurting. Which instruction should the nurse give the unlicensed nursing assistant? a. Allow the client to stay in bed until the pain becomes bearable b. Tell the assistant to give the client a bed bath this morning c. Try to encourage the client to get up and go to the shower d. Notify t...