University:
American Career College
Course:
NURS112 | Fundamentals of Nursing
Academic year:

2022
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246

Pages:

1
Author:

Deandre Simmons

NCLEX Questions for OA 1. The nurse is teaching a class about the joints commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Which joints should the nurse include? A. Ankles, feet, and spine B. Knees, feet, and spine C. Hands, knees and hips D. Neck, shoulders and ankles Rationale: Hands, knees, and hips are the most commonly affected joints of OA. Felt, spine, neck, shoulder and ankles are not the most common locations. 2. After performing a physical assessment, the nurse suspects that a client is experiencing manifestations of osteoarthritis. Which finding supports the nurse’s suspicion? (Select all that apply) A. B. C. D. E. Leg tremors Joint tenderness Reduced joint flexibility Crepitation Joint stiffness Rationale: Manifestations of OA include crackling sounds, or crepitation, with joint movement; joint stiffness and tenderness; and reduced joint flexibility. Leg tremors can be associated with multiple sclerosis or Parkinson disease. 3. Which is the most common factor of osteoarthritis? (Select all that apply) A. B. C. D. E. Overuse of joints from sports or strenuous activities Obesity Ingestion of large amounts of purine Autoimmune disorder Activities affecting weight bearing joints Rationale: Common risk factors for osteoarthritis include obesity, overuse of joints from sports injuries or strenuous activities, and activities affecting weight bearing joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. Ingestion of large amounts of purines is a risk factor for gout.