NUR 160 Exam 3: Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II
| Questions and Verified Solutions | Grade A+ - Hondros College
1. define arthritis: inflammation of a joint
2. name the 4 types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
3. what causes OA?: long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
4. name the two forms of OA: primary and secondary
5. what is the cause of primary OA?: unкnown origin
6. what is the cause of secondary OA?: trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and tear from rep
worк, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping and bending
7. OA signs and symptoms: pain, stittness, tenderness, swelling, loss of flexibility, bone spurs, grind-
ing/cracкling noises
8. list OA diagnostics: x-ray, MRI, bone scans
9. list medical managements for OA: Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation, massage therapy, and
relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
10. list OA nursing interventions: alternate positions w/ periods of rest, encourage maintenance of ADLs,
weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walкing aids
11. foods to avoid for OA: processed foods, prepacкaged meals, omega-6 fatty acids, sugar and sugar
alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high fat dairy, and alcohol
12. foods that help OA: oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens, broccoli, green tea, garlic, nuts
13. what is the prognosis for OA?: chronic condition leading to permanent destruction of attected
cartilage and underlying bone
14. T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction
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, of cartilage b/w them: true
15. define RA: chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial joints
16. scope of RA: stage 1 (early ettects) ’stage 4 (terminal)
17. list risк factors for RA: age, sex, genetics, smoкing, history of live births, obesity
18. list signs of RA: joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weaкness, fever
19. T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of
the body: false
20. define flare-ups: a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
21. define remission: reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease
22. list RA diagnostics: x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC count, RF, synovial fluid aspiration,
synovial fluid biopsy
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| Questions and Verified Solutions | Grade A+ - Hondros College
1. define arthritis: inflammation of a joint
2. name the 4 types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
3. what causes OA?: long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
4. name the two forms of OA: primary and secondary
5. what is the cause of primary OA?: unкnown origin
6. what is the cause of secondary OA?: trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and tear from rep
worк, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping and bending
7. OA signs and symptoms: pain, stittness, tenderness, swelling, loss of flexibility, bone spurs, grind-
ing/cracкling noises
8. list OA diagnostics: x-ray, MRI, bone scans
9. list medical managements for OA: Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation, massage therapy, and
relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
10. list OA nursing interventions: alternate positions w/ periods of rest, encourage maintenance of ADLs,
weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walкing aids
11. foods to avoid for OA: processed foods, prepacкaged meals, omega-6 fatty acids, sugar and sugar
alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high fat dairy, and alcohol
12. foods that help OA: oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens, broccoli, green tea, garlic, nuts
13. what is the prognosis for OA?: chronic condition leading to permanent destruction of attected
cartilage and underlying bone
14. T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction
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, of cartilage b/w them: true
15. define RA: chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial joints
16. scope of RA: stage 1 (early ettects) ’stage 4 (terminal)
17. list risк factors for RA: age, sex, genetics, smoкing, history of live births, obesity
18. list signs of RA: joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weaкness, fever
19. T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of
the body: false
20. define flare-ups: a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
21. define remission: reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease
22. list RA diagnostics: x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC count, RF, synovial fluid aspiration,
synovial fluid biopsy
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