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Chapter 54: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Monahan Phipps Medical Surgical 8th Edition By Monahan

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Chapter 54: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1.    Degenerative joint disease is described as:
1. An acute inflammatory condition caused by an autoimmune reaction
2. Nerve compression related to synovial membrane swelling
3. Decreased muscle mass that indirectly injures joints
4. Slowly progressive wearing of cartilage and bone

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Skeletal

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1.    Which is an alternative treatment for degenerative joint disease when nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) fail to effectively control pain?
1. Instillation of a narcotic analgesic into the affected joint
2. A narcotic patch that slowly releases pain medication
3. Injecting the affected joint with a steroid preparation
4. Alternating NSAIDs with oral codeine

 

 

ANS: 3                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Drug-related responses

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

 

  1.    Which is the most serious complication associated with total joint replacement?
1. Pain
2. Infection
3. Immobility
4. Contracture

 

 

ANS: 2                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Skeletal

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

 

  1.    Which is the most common complication after hip or knee replacement?
1. Pneumonia
2. Paralytic ileus
3. Joint dislocation
4. Deep vein thrombosis

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Skeletal

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

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