NUR 160 Exam 3 with simplified answers
define arthritis - correct answer-inflammation of a joint
name the 4 types of arthritis - correct answer-osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoporosis, gout
what causes OA? - correct answer-long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
name the two forms of OA - correct answer-primary and secondary
what is the cause of primary OA? - correct answer-unknown origin
what is the cause of secondary OA? - correct answer-trauma, infection, previous fractures,
wear and tear from rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping
and bending
OA signs and symptoms - correct answer-pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, loss of
flexibility, bone spurs, grinding/crackling noises
list OA diagnostics - correct answer-x-ray, MRI, bone scans
list medical managements for OA - correct answer-Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation,
massage therapy, and relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
list OA nursing interventions - correct answer-alternate positions w/ periods of rest,
encourage maintenance of ADLs, weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walking
aids
foods to avoid for OA - correct answer-processed foods, prepackaged meals, omega-6
fatty acids, sugar and sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high
fat dairy, and alcohol
foods that help OA - correct answer-oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens,
broccoli, green tea, garlic, nuts
what is the prognosis for OA? - correct answer-chronic condition leading to permanent
destruction of affected cartilage and underlying bone
T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction of cartilage
b/w them - correct answer-true
define RA - correct answer-chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial
joints
scope of RA - correct answer-stage 1 (early effects) → stage 4 (terminal)
, list risk factors for RA - correct answer-age, sex, genetics, smoking, history of live births,
obesity
list signs of RA - correct answer-joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weakness,
fever
T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of the body -
correct answer-false
define flare-ups - correct answer-a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define remission - correct answer-reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms
of a disease
list RA diagnostics - correct answer-x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC
count, RF, synovial fluid aspiration, synovial fluid biopsy
what are rheumatoid factors? - correct answer-proteins produced by your immune system
that can attack healthy tissue in your body
list RA medical managements - correct answer-DMARDs, NSAIDs, Capsaicin, fish oil, pain
relief, surgical intervention, slow progression of joint damage
list DMARDs - correct answer-Humira, Rituxan, Remicade
list RA nursing interventions - correct answer-additional sleep, exercise, strength training,
aerobic exercise (swimming, walking), yoga, ROM, heat, proper med use, proper diet
foods to avoid for RA - correct answer-red meat, dairy, corn oil, fried foods, fast food,
processed food, salt, sugar, alcohol, and grilled foods from charcoal
foods to help RA - correct answer-olive oil, fish, greens, omega-3 fatty acids, beans,
broccoli, cherries, citrus fruits, nuts, ginger, green tea, soy, turmeric, whole grains
what is the prognosis for RA? - correct answer-stage I: early effects, stage IV: terminal
list the differences of RA and OA - correct answer-OA = mechanical wear and tear on joints
RA = autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the
define osteoporosis - correct answer-a disease that results in loss of bone density
what is the acronym associated w/ osteoporosis risk factors? - correct answer-
A.C.C.E.S.S.
list osteoporosis risk factors - correct answer-alcohol, corticosteroid, low calcium, low
estrogen, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle
define arthritis - correct answer-inflammation of a joint
name the 4 types of arthritis - correct answer-osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoporosis, gout
what causes OA? - correct answer-long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
name the two forms of OA - correct answer-primary and secondary
what is the cause of primary OA? - correct answer-unknown origin
what is the cause of secondary OA? - correct answer-trauma, infection, previous fractures,
wear and tear from rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping
and bending
OA signs and symptoms - correct answer-pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, loss of
flexibility, bone spurs, grinding/crackling noises
list OA diagnostics - correct answer-x-ray, MRI, bone scans
list medical managements for OA - correct answer-Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation,
massage therapy, and relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
list OA nursing interventions - correct answer-alternate positions w/ periods of rest,
encourage maintenance of ADLs, weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walking
aids
foods to avoid for OA - correct answer-processed foods, prepackaged meals, omega-6
fatty acids, sugar and sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high
fat dairy, and alcohol
foods that help OA - correct answer-oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens,
broccoli, green tea, garlic, nuts
what is the prognosis for OA? - correct answer-chronic condition leading to permanent
destruction of affected cartilage and underlying bone
T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction of cartilage
b/w them - correct answer-true
define RA - correct answer-chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial
joints
scope of RA - correct answer-stage 1 (early effects) → stage 4 (terminal)
, list risk factors for RA - correct answer-age, sex, genetics, smoking, history of live births,
obesity
list signs of RA - correct answer-joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weakness,
fever
T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of the body -
correct answer-false
define flare-ups - correct answer-a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define remission - correct answer-reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms
of a disease
list RA diagnostics - correct answer-x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC
count, RF, synovial fluid aspiration, synovial fluid biopsy
what are rheumatoid factors? - correct answer-proteins produced by your immune system
that can attack healthy tissue in your body
list RA medical managements - correct answer-DMARDs, NSAIDs, Capsaicin, fish oil, pain
relief, surgical intervention, slow progression of joint damage
list DMARDs - correct answer-Humira, Rituxan, Remicade
list RA nursing interventions - correct answer-additional sleep, exercise, strength training,
aerobic exercise (swimming, walking), yoga, ROM, heat, proper med use, proper diet
foods to avoid for RA - correct answer-red meat, dairy, corn oil, fried foods, fast food,
processed food, salt, sugar, alcohol, and grilled foods from charcoal
foods to help RA - correct answer-olive oil, fish, greens, omega-3 fatty acids, beans,
broccoli, cherries, citrus fruits, nuts, ginger, green tea, soy, turmeric, whole grains
what is the prognosis for RA? - correct answer-stage I: early effects, stage IV: terminal
list the differences of RA and OA - correct answer-OA = mechanical wear and tear on joints
RA = autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the
define osteoporosis - correct answer-a disease that results in loss of bone density
what is the acronym associated w/ osteoporosis risk factors? - correct answer-
A.C.C.E.S.S.
list osteoporosis risk factors - correct answer-alcohol, corticosteroid, low calcium, low
estrogen, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle
