Rheumatoid Arthritis Care ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the nurse’s role in assessing a patient with rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses assess joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and deformities, particularly in
the hands, wrists, and knees. They evaluate range of motion, muscle strength, and functional
limitations. Patient history, including symptom onset and family history, is reviewed.
Comprehensive assessment guides early interventions and care planning.
How should a nurse monitor pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses use standardized pain scales and assess pain characteristics such as intensity, duration,
and aggravating factors. Observation of non-verbal cues such as guarding or grimacing is
conducted. Education on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management is provided.
Continuous monitoring ensures timely interventions and improved quality of life.
What nursing interventions support patients with joint stiffness? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses assess stiffness, particularly in the morning, and its impact on daily activities. Education
on gentle range-of-motion exercises, stretching, and warm compresses is provided. Monitoring
adherence to exercise regimens ensures effectiveness. Interventions reduce stiffness and maintain
joint function.
How does a nurse assess for joint swelling in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses inspect and palpate joints for edema, warmth, and tenderness.
Observation of symmetry and involvement of multiple joints is conducted. Laboratory markers
such as ESR and CRP may be reviewed. Early recognition of swelling guides anti-inflammatory
treatment and prevents deformities.
What is the nurse’s role in promoting mobility for rheumatoid arthritis patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses encourage low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and
stretching. Education on pacing, assistive devices, and joint protection is provided. Monitoring
for pain or fatigue ensures safe participation. Promoting mobility maintains function and
prevents disability.
, How should a nurse assess functional limitations in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses observe ability to perform activities of daily living, such as dressing,
grooming, and feeding. Pain, stiffness, and fatigue are evaluated. Education on adaptive
techniques and energy conservation is provided. Assessment guides interventions to maintain
independence.
What nursing interventions help manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses assess energy levels, activity tolerance, and contributing factors like
pain or sleep disturbances. Education on pacing, rest periods, and stress management is provided.
Monitoring symptom progression guides interventions. Managing fatigue improves daily
functioning and quality of life.
How does a nurse assess for deformities in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses inspect joints for ulnar deviation, swan neck, boutonnière deformities, and subluxations.
Observation of symmetry and function is conducted. Patient history and laboratory tests are
reviewed. Early detection guides treatment and prevents progression.
What is the nurse’s role in monitoring disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses assess joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and functional limitations
regularly. Laboratory tests such as ESR, CRP, and rheumatoid factor are reviewed. Patient-
reported outcomes on fatigue and quality of life are collected. Monitoring ensures timely
adjustments in therapy.
How should a nurse educate patients about joint protection? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses teach avoidance of repetitive stress, proper posture, and use of assistive devices.
Education includes ergonomic modifications and activity pacing. Monitoring adherence ensures
effective protection. Protecting joints reduces pain and prevents deformities.
How does a nurse assess hand function in rheumatoid arthritis patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses evaluate grip strength, dexterity, and ability to perform fine motor
tasks. Observation for swelling, tenderness, and deformities is conducted. Education on adaptive
devices and exercises is provided. Assessment guides interventions to maintain hand function.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the nurse’s role in assessing a patient with rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses assess joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and deformities, particularly in
the hands, wrists, and knees. They evaluate range of motion, muscle strength, and functional
limitations. Patient history, including symptom onset and family history, is reviewed.
Comprehensive assessment guides early interventions and care planning.
How should a nurse monitor pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses use standardized pain scales and assess pain characteristics such as intensity, duration,
and aggravating factors. Observation of non-verbal cues such as guarding or grimacing is
conducted. Education on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management is provided.
Continuous monitoring ensures timely interventions and improved quality of life.
What nursing interventions support patients with joint stiffness? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses assess stiffness, particularly in the morning, and its impact on daily activities. Education
on gentle range-of-motion exercises, stretching, and warm compresses is provided. Monitoring
adherence to exercise regimens ensures effectiveness. Interventions reduce stiffness and maintain
joint function.
How does a nurse assess for joint swelling in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses inspect and palpate joints for edema, warmth, and tenderness.
Observation of symmetry and involvement of multiple joints is conducted. Laboratory markers
such as ESR and CRP may be reviewed. Early recognition of swelling guides anti-inflammatory
treatment and prevents deformities.
What is the nurse’s role in promoting mobility for rheumatoid arthritis patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses encourage low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and
stretching. Education on pacing, assistive devices, and joint protection is provided. Monitoring
for pain or fatigue ensures safe participation. Promoting mobility maintains function and
prevents disability.
, How should a nurse assess functional limitations in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses observe ability to perform activities of daily living, such as dressing,
grooming, and feeding. Pain, stiffness, and fatigue are evaluated. Education on adaptive
techniques and energy conservation is provided. Assessment guides interventions to maintain
independence.
What nursing interventions help manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses assess energy levels, activity tolerance, and contributing factors like
pain or sleep disturbances. Education on pacing, rest periods, and stress management is provided.
Monitoring symptom progression guides interventions. Managing fatigue improves daily
functioning and quality of life.
How does a nurse assess for deformities in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses inspect joints for ulnar deviation, swan neck, boutonnière deformities, and subluxations.
Observation of symmetry and function is conducted. Patient history and laboratory tests are
reviewed. Early detection guides treatment and prevents progression.
What is the nurse’s role in monitoring disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses assess joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and functional limitations
regularly. Laboratory tests such as ESR, CRP, and rheumatoid factor are reviewed. Patient-
reported outcomes on fatigue and quality of life are collected. Monitoring ensures timely
adjustments in therapy.
How should a nurse educate patients about joint protection? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurses teach avoidance of repetitive stress, proper posture, and use of assistive devices.
Education includes ergonomic modifications and activity pacing. Monitoring adherence ensures
effective protection. Protecting joints reduces pain and prevents deformities.
How does a nurse assess hand function in rheumatoid arthritis patients? CORRECT
ANSWERS Nurses evaluate grip strength, dexterity, and ability to perform fine motor
tasks. Observation for swelling, tenderness, and deformities is conducted. Education on adaptive
devices and exercises is provided. Assessment guides interventions to maintain hand function.
