Osteoarthritis

Question 1

what is osteoarthritis

Answer 1

gradual loss of articular cartilage

Question 2

what are risk factors for osteoarthritis (8)

Answer 2

age
menopause
obesity
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
Frequent kneeling & stooping
smoking
possible genetic link

Question 3

osteoarthritis is also known as ____ _____ disease

Answer 3

degenerative joint

Question 4

osteoarthritis is non_____

Answer 4

inflammatory

Question 5

what are s/s of osteoarthritis (3)

Answer 5

joint pain
deformity
non-systemic

Question 6

what should nurses assess for osteoarthritis (6)

Answer 6

joint pain & stiffness
impact on ability to perform ADLS
pain management practices
Assess affected joints (bilat compare)
tenderness, swelling
limitation of movement
crepitation

Question 7

what is crepitation

Answer 7

crunch sound we here in bones

Question 8

what diagnostic studies can we do for this (5)

Answer 8

bone scan
CT scan
MRI
synovial fluid analysis

Question 9

what care can we perform for these pts (3)

Answer 9

manage pain & inflammation
prevent disability
maintain/improve joint function

Question 10

pts should ice for

Answer 10

acute inflammation

Question 11

pts should apply heat for

Answer 11

stiffness