Physiology
Arthritis has three subcategories Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and.......
What is Gout
If your client is in pain and requesting for medication. What could you to help?
Advocate for your client to get NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
What does NSAID stand for?
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
What is the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Fatigue, Weakness, generalized aching and stiffness.
What are some ways to strengthen a client's joint mobility and flexibility?
Encourage the client to go for walk with cane or walker and assist with ROM exercises.
What are the surgery option does a client with arthritis have?
Joint Repair
Joint Replacement
Joint Fusion
How long does the Rheumatoid Arthritis swelling last for?
Last for Three weeks
What are signs a PSW should observe for when assisting a client with arthritis?
-Fatigue
-Fever
-weightloss
-Anemia ( weakness, pale skin, dizziness, cold hands, or feet, brittle nails and poor appetite)
What are the two best options for treating osteoarthritis?
Massage which is best for arthritis and Transcutaneous electronic stimulation
Where is the locations of osteoarthritis affects the joints?
Hips, hands, spine, and knee.
What are some communication methods a PSW should use when assisting a client with arthritis?
-Empathetic listening
-Proper body language
-Do not minimize the clients situation or pain
Which drug can be injected to the part that is painful?
Counterirritants or Corticosteroid
Corticosteroid
The formation of Gout is called
What is Uric Acid?
Who are some health care providers a PSW could work along side while assisting a client with arthritis in either a community or facility?
-Physio therapist
-occupational therapist
-Registered/ Practical nursing
-Dietician
Which drug reduces the pain but not the inflammation?
Analgesics