Fundamental Nursing-Osteoarthritis

Front

Which of the following best describes osteoarthritis (OA)?
Options:
An autoimmune disease that attacks synovial joints
A degenerative joint disease causing cartilage breakdown
An infectious process involving the synovial membrane
An inflammatory disorder caused by uric acid buildup

Back

A degenerative joint disease causing cartilage breakdown

Front

Which joint is most commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

Back

Knee

Front

Which patient statement indicates an understanding of osteoarthritis management? Options: “I will take my antibiotic until the infection clears.”, “Resting all day will prevent stiffness in my joints.”, “Losing weight can help reduce pressure on my knees.”, “This disease is caused by my immune system attacking my joints.”

Back

“Losing weight can help reduce pressure on my knees.”

Front

A nurse is teaching a patient with OA about exercise. Which activity should the nurse recommend? Running, Swimming, Jumping rope, Step aerobics

Back

Swimming

Front

Which of the following is not a typical symptom of osteoarthritis? Joint pain and stiffness, Decreased range of motion, Crepitus with movement

Back

Swelling and warmth over the joint

Front

A patient asks, “Why do my joints feel stiff in the morning?” The nurse’s best response is:

Back

“Joint stiffness occurs because movement helps lubricate the joints.”

Front

What is the primary goal of nursing care for a patient with OA?

Back

Maintain joint function and manage pain

Front

Which medication is most commonly used to relieve pain from OA?

Back

Acetaminophen

Front

Which diagnostic test is most useful for confirming osteoarthritis? Options: X-ray, MRI, Arthroscopy, Ultrasound

Back

X-ray

Front

A nurse reviews the chart of a patient with OA. Which finding would the nurse expect to see documented?

Back

Heberden’s and Bouchard’s nodes on finger joints