Question

1. osteoarthritis is common in (a) the elderly (b) infants (c) teenagers (d) nursing assistants 24. if an na sees nwb on a residents care plan, the resident (a) can support 100 percent of his body weight on one leg (b) can support some weight, but not all, on one or both legs (c) is unable to support any weight on one or both legs (d) can use stairs without assistance 25. which side should a resident recovering from a hip replacement dress first? (a) affected (weaker) side (b) right side (c) unaffected (stronger) side (d) left side 26. fractures are broken bones and are often caused by (a) a high - fat diet (b) hypertension (c) osteoporosis (d) angina 27. what kind of pillow immobilizes and positions the hips and lower extremities after a hip replacement? (a) an abduction pillow (b) a body pillow (c) a rotation pillow (d) an extension pillow 28. which of the following statements is true of a knee replacement? (a) blood clots are not normally a concern after a knee replacement. (b) the person will not be able to bear weight on the knee again after a knee replacement. (c) a knee replacement can help restore motion to the knee. (d) fluid intake should be restricted after a knee replacement.

Explanation:

1. Osteoarthritis is more prevalent in the elderly due to wear - and - tear on joints over time.
2. NWB (Non - Weight Bearing) means the resident cannot support any weight on one or both legs.
3. When dressing a resident recovering from hip replacement, the affected (weaker) side is dressed first to make the process easier.
4. Fractures are often caused by osteoporosis which weakens bones.
5. An abduction pillow is used to immobilize and position the hips and lower extremities after hip replacement.
6. A knee replacement can help restore motion to the knee as it replaces damaged joint surfaces.

Answer:

1. A. The elderly
2. C. Is unable to support any weight on one or both legs
3. A. Affected (weaker) side
4. C. Osteoporosis
5. A. An abduction pillow
6. C. A knee replacement can help restore motion to the knee