Chapter 53: Degenerative Disorders

Chapter 53: Degenerative Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1.    Which is true of gout?

1.	It results in chronic inflammation of lower extremity joints
2.	It occurs from urate crystal formation within the synovial tissues
3.	It is associated with bursal sac inflammation and calcium deposits
4.	It produces inflammation of muscle fibers, resulting in tissue necrosis

 

 

ANS: 2                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Skeletal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

2.    Patients with septic arthritis are taught to:

1.	Recognize signs of recurring infection
2.	Exercise the affected joint to prevent deformity
3.	Soak the joint twice daily in a warm salt solution
4.	Self-administer intravenous antibiotics and narcotics

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Skeletal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe Effective Care Environment

 

3.    The diagnosis of Lyme disease is problematic because infection:

1.	Remains dormant for many years before producing disease
2.	Does not produce symptoms until years after the initial infection
3.	Does not produce lymphadenopathy or systemic signs of infection
4.	Often mimics other diseases, such as influenza or rheumatoid arthritis

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Skeletal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

4.    Early disseminated infection with Borrelia burgdorferi is associated with:

1.	Fatigue, headache, and lethargy
2.	Heart failure, dyspnea, and fibromyalgia
3.	Meningitis, dysrhythmias, and pericarditis
4.	Memory loss, behavioral changes, and ataxia

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Skeletal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Assessment        MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

 

5.    Which is the typical spinal deformity produced by ankylosing spondylitis?

1.	Lateral curve
2.	Lordotic curve
3.	Kyphotic curve
4.	Rigid with no curve

 

 

ANS: 3                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Skeletal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Assessment        MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity