Quiz on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Which body systems can rheumatoid arthritis affect?

• Only joints

• Skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels

• Nervous and digestive systems

• Muscles and bones only

What happens in the body during rheumatoid arthritis?

• The immune system strengthens

• The immune system mistakenly attacks the body's tissues

• The joints become stronger

• The blood vessels expand

Rheumatoid arthritis is primarily a disorder of which system?

• Digestive

• Immune

• Respiratory

• Nervous

Rheumatoid arthritis can damage which of the following?

• Only the heart

• Only the lungs

• A wide variety of body systems

• Only the skin

When is joint stiffness usually worse for those with rheumatoid arthritis?

• In the evenings

• After eating

• In the mornings and after inactivity

• During exercise

Which joints are typically affected first by early rheumatoid arthritis?

• Larger joints like the knees

• Smaller joints, particularly those attaching fingers to hands and toes to feet

• Spine joints

• Hip joints

Which of the following is a systemic symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?

• Fever

• Increased strength

• Enhanced vision

• Rapid hair growth

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with rheumatoid arthritis?

• Loss of appetite

• Tender, warm, swollen joints

• Increased appetite

• Joint stiffness

What does the immune system attack in rheumatoid arthritis?

• Healthy tissue in joints

• Red blood cells

• Bone marrow

• Muscle fibers

What appears likely to be a component in rheumatoid arthritis?

• Genetic component

• Dietary component

• Lifestyle component

• Psychological component