Rheumat - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

My Nursing Lab Questions on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Answered Correctly!!

ABIM Rheumatology –Questions With Complete Solutions

herniated disc (lumbar disc) CORRECT ANSWER - sudden movement causes the weakened and frayed nucleus pulposus to prolapse and protrudes through the annulus where they impinge on one or more nerve roots and cause sciatica or radicula - location: L5-S1, L4-L5, L3-L4, L2-L3, L1-L2 - pain referral= sciatica - signs: weakness of plantar flexor and hamstring weakness, absent or diminished ankle jerk, paresthesias - pain w straight leg raise and tenderness over the lumbosacral joint and sciatic ...

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1. The client diagnosed with OA is a resident in a long term care facility. The resident is refusing to bathe because she is hurting. Which instruction should the nurse give the unlicensed nursing assistant? a. Allow the client to stay in bed until the pain becomes bearable b. Tell the assistant to give the client a bed bath this morning c. Try to encourage the client to get up and go to the shower d. Notify t...

ALU 301, Ch. 15 Rheumatoid Arthritis |Complete Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of moveable joints. Epidemiology of RA -prevalence of approximately 1% -30-45 cases per 100,000 of the general population -more common in women than men with a ratio of 3:1. Although rheumatoid arthritis can present at any age, women usually develop symptoms between their second and fi...

ALU 301, Ch. 15 Rheumatoid Arthritis |Complete Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of moveable joints. Epidemiology of RA -prevalence of approximately 1% -30-45 cases per 100,000 of the general population -more common in women than men with a ratio of 3:1. Although rheumatoid arthritis can present at any age, women usually develop symptoms between their second and fi...

ALU 301: Chapter 3: (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Test With Complete Solutions Rheumatoid Arthritis A chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of movable joints. Arthritis is the primary symptom but just one manifestation of a more extensive systemic inflammatory process. HLA-DR4 (a human leukocyte antigen) A type of histocompatibility Class II antigen believed to be associated with an increased suspectibility to RA and is is found in the majority ...

ALU 301, Ch. 15 Rheumatoid Arthritis |Complete Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of moveable joints. Epidemiology of RA -prevalence of approximately 1% -30-45 cases per 100,000 of the general population -more common in women than men with a ratio of 3:1. Although rheumatoid arthritis can present at any age, women usually develop symptoms between their second and fi...

ALU 301: Chapter 3: (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Test With Complete Solutions Rheumatoid Arthritis A chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of movable joints. Arthritis is the primary symptom but just one manifestation of a more extensive systemic inflammatory process. HLA-DR4 (a human leukocyte antigen) A type of histocompatibility Class II antigen believed to be associated with an increased suspectibility to RA and is is found in the majority ...

NUR 315 Chapter 38: Assessment and Management of Patients with Rheumatic Disorders | Answered with Rationales The nurse is completing a health history with a client in a clinic. What assessment finding best correlates with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis? joint stiffness that decreases with activity A characteristic feature of osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is joint stiffness that decreases with activity and movement. Erythema and edema over the affected joint, anorexia, weight loss...