Rheumatoid arthritis ra - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 4: NSG555 / NSG 555 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Which are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that distinguish it from osteoarthritis (OA)? (Select all that apply.) Extra-articular inflammatory signs History of injury to affected joints Morning stiffness of at least 1 hour Symmetric tender, swollen joints Unilateral joint involvement: Answer: A, C, D The clinical presentatio...

MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN B PROPHECY RELIAS 2023 QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE WELL EXPLAINED AND 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE LATEST UPDATE 2024 GRADED A+[ALL YOU NEED TO PASS YOUR EXAMS][100% GUARANTEED SUCCESS AFTER DOWNLOAD] Rank in order the sequence of events leading to joint destruction in secondary osteoarthritis (OA) beginning with the effect of an injury to the cervical spine. A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth B. Bony articular surfaces in joint exposed C. Fragile, s...

MED/SURG FINAL (Lewis Chapters 14-16, 23-24, 41-50, 63-65) 1. A 60-year-old patient has osteoarthritis (OA) of the left knee. A finding that the nurse would expect to be present on examination of the patient's knee is a. Heberden's nodules. b. redness and swelling of the knee joint. c. pain upon joint movement. d. stiffness that increases with movement. - ANSWER Answer: C Rationale: Initial symptoms of OA include pain with joint movement. Heberden's nod...

Exam 2: NR304 / NR 304 (New 2024/2025 Update) Health Assessment II |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade -Chamberlain QUESTION What body part causes an unsteady gait Answer: Hip QUESTION Rheumatoid arthritis vs Osteoarthritis Answer: RA: -pain in morning -bilateral and symmetrical -Pain decreases with activity and worsen with rest OA: -pain as the day progresses -usually asymmetric -Pain increases with activities and improves ...

Final Exam: NR 509 / NR509 Advanced Physical Assessment Exam Review | Weeks 5-8 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) Q: The NP is examining Irene Miller, age 70, during a routine visit. Which assessments should be included in the history and physical assessment to support health promotion? Select all that apply. Answer: : assess vision measure orthostatic blood pressure assess physical activity assess all medications assess potential home hazards Q: A t...

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 the family that the client is refusing to be bathed - Answer-c. Try to encourage th...

A client is admitted to the emergency department with joint pain and swelling. Upon assessment the nurse suspects rheumatoid arthritis. Which findings support the nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply. 1. obesity 2. antinuclear antibodies 3. inflammatory disease pattern 4. disease in the bilateral symmetric joints 5. disease in the distal intrapharyngeal joints 6. disease in the weight-bearing joints and hands: 2, 3, 4 Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder identi...

FUNDAMENTALS CMS PROCTORED EXAM 2023/ 2024 NEW!!! QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has asthma and a new prescription for salmeterol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?  Answer: "This medication will provide long-term control of your asthma symptoms." 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?  Answer: Encourage...

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS EXAM 1 2024 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (PROVIDES RATIONALE FOR EACH ANSWER) GRADED A+ 1. A client is admitted to the emergency department with joint pain and swelling. Upon assessment the nurse suspects rheumatoid arthritis.Whichfindings support the nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply. 1. obesity 2. antinuclear antibodies 3. inflammatory disease pattern 4. disease in the bilateral symmetric joints 5. disease in the distal intrapharyngeal joints 6. dis...

Nursing 160 Final Exam | questions and answers rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune disorder, attacks synovial fluid in the joints, Erodes Cartilage rheumatoid arthritis- signs and symptoms - Stiff movement, pain, NSAIDS treatment, inflammation, erythema What test diagnosis' rheumatoid arthritis? - RA factor Blood Test Is rheumatoid arthritis found in the young or old? - younger (Athletes, manual labor workers) What causes osteoarthritis? - long-term or excessive wear and tear on joint...