Josefa Enriquez, 32 year old, is admitted in the hospital because of rheumatoid arthritis.
56. The following statements are true concerning rheumatoid arthritis, except that:
A. It most often affect young women
B. It should be treated initially by corticosteroids
C. It is frequently associated with anemia
D. It is an inflammatory process
57. Her left hip has severely affected that a replacement with arthroplasty is required. Few days after this procedure it is important for Enriquez to:
A. Avoid movement of the foot
B. Keep the hip in elevation
C. Keep the hip flexed in 50 degrees
D. Keep the hip flat on bed
58. Which of the following is not a reason for the use of traction?
A. Maintain bone fragments in a correct position
B. Correct deformities
C. Prevent demineralization of bone
D. Overcome muscle spasm
59. The nurse informed Ms. Enriquez, that rheumatoid arthritis is initially treated with:
A. Salicylates
B. Corticosteriods
C. Nitrites
D. Dopamine
60. The most important aim of your nursing care during her stay in the hospital is to:
A. Prevent deformity
B. Maintain balance and calm atmosphere
C. Prevent deformity
B. Maintain balance and calm atmosphere
C. Prevent weight gain
D. Prevent decupitus ulcer
