Arthritis

About Arthritis

100

Definition of arthritis

what is the inflammation or swelling of one or more joints?

200

Most common type of arthritis

What is osteoarthritis?

300

Common comorbidities associated with arthritis

What is heart disease, obesity, and diabetes?

Risk Factors

100

3 non-modifiable risk factors?

What are genetics, gender, and age?

200

3 Modifiable risk factors

What is obesity, infection, joint injuries, and smoking?

300

Males are more prone to _____ (type of arthritis)

what is gout

Signs & Symptoms

100

common symptoms of arthritis

what is joint pain and stiffness? what is decreased range of motion, what is swelling and inflammation of joint

200

Hallmark sign of gout

what is the inflammation of the big toe?

300

Ulnar deviation is associated with this type of arthritis

what is RA

Diagnosis & Nursing Management

100

The collection of the synovial fluid from the joint

what is arthrocentesis

200

The 3 DMARDS used to treat rheumatoid arthritis

what is methotrexate, hydrochloroquine, and sulfasalazine

300

True or false: There are several cures to arthritis

what is false; arthritis is a chronic disease that can only be managed. NO CURE

Education

100

True or false: staying in bed all day long is the best way to manage arthritis because staying bed bound prevents your joints from hurting. 

WHAT IS FALSE; moderate intensity exercise actually helps to strengthen joints

200

A patient is looking into some self education programs such as CDSMP and better choices, better health. It is recommended that they look into self management programs because they are at risk of this nursing diagnosis.

What is risk for lowered self esteem?

300

CDC's recommended guide for how much exercise older adults should participate in

what is 150 minutes? what is 2 days of muscle training exercises