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Ortho certificationWhat is a major difference between osteo and rheumatoid arthritis - correct answer ✔✔Osteoarthritis is
local versus systemic
Which test is used for diagnosing osteoarthritis - correct answer ✔✔X-rays
Which describes joint crepitation - correct answer ✔✔Grating sound
What is a presenting symptom of hip osteoarthritis - correct answer ✔✔Groin pain
What is a Herberdens node - correct answer ✔✔Osteophyte formation
Which of the following is often found in degenerative disc disease - correct answer ✔✔A normal physical
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Mrs. Rockwood is having more and more problems with her osteoarthritis her right shoulder and back
have been really bothering her she enjoys housekeeping and takes pride in her clean house and is having
difficulty getting it accomplished what would you suggest - correct answer ✔✔Space the cleaning out
throughout the week cleaning one room Per day
Mrs. Rockford is prescribed physical and occupational therapy is to help with her pain. What information
should the nurse include in teaching? - correct answer ✔✔Take oral pain medication 45 minutes before
your therapy session
What is a management goal of osteoarthritis - correct answer ✔✔Maintain joint function and mobility
What is an advantage of NSAIDS WITH COX2 selectivity - correct answer ✔✔Les G.I. toxicity
, Mrs. Myers a 57-year-old factory worker comes to the clinic complaining of right shoulder pain for two
days. Denies trauma. Start of the day after she cleaned the kitchen cabinets. I sees her left hand to come
her hair because of her pain. More bothersome at night and has had to sleep in a recliner for comfort.
She's on Synthroid and has been on estrogen replacement for five years. She is prescribed NSAIDS what
shows understanding - correct answer ✔✔I should take it with food
An MRI is ordered what should be included in pretest teaching - correct answer ✔✔Remove all jewelry
An MRI shows osteoarthritis and right shoulder what might be expected method of treatment - correct
answer ✔✔Heat or ice
If surgery becomes an indication for a shoulder what would be a treatment goal - correct answer
✔✔Improvement of function
What is a surgical procedure for shoulder arthritis - correct answer ✔✔Hemi arthroplasty
What is a consideration of a complication of Osteoarthritis - correct answer ✔✔Loss of joint function
Mr. Baldwin has severe left shoulder arthritis related to repetitive heavy lifting at work. He wants
conservative treatment not surgery. What is a likely treatment option for Mr. Baldwin - correct answer
✔✔Corticosteroid injections
Which of the following will Mr. Baldwin likely need since is left is his dominant arm - correct answer
✔✔Therapy
Mrs. Ray is a 62-year-old female admitted post shoulder arthroplasty the nurse is assisting her and
placement of the sling how should the abduction sling be applied - correct answer ✔✔Across the hips
and slightly forward
How long should someone wear a sling after post shoulder arthroplasty - correct answer ✔✔4 to 6
weeks
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