Exam 4 Review NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+

Ankylosis : Immobility due to fusion of bones. Stiffness with fixation. Wrist in extreme flexion caused by RA Ankylosing Spondylitis : Chronic inflamed vertebrae that can lead to bony fusion of vertebral joints Contracture : Condition of shortening or hardening of muscle or tendons Subluxation : Slight misalignment or partial dislocation (overextension but NOT dislocated) Dislocation : Displacement of a joint 2 | P a g e Rheumatoid Arthritis : Involves symmetrical joints, worsen in the morning when arising and after rest. Pain improves with movement. Always on both sides Osteoarthritis : worsen later in day. Pain increased with movement. Older Caucasian women at greatest risk. On one side (asymmetry) Flexion : Shortening the muscle. Bending the limb at a join