Arthritis

1. Some of the main symptoms of arthritis are pain, stiffness, swelling, difficulty moving a joint, redness around the joints, decreased range of motion.

a. True
b. False

2. What is the most common kind of arthritis?

a. Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis)
b. Rheumatoid arthritis
c. Fibromyalgia
d. Lupus
e. Gout

3. What are the two main things that can help prevent arthritis or keep it from getting worse?

a. Vitamins and vigorous exercise
b. Daily meditation and at least eight hours of rest
c. Avoid alcohol and don’t smoke
d. Maintain recommended weight and guard against injury

4. Which kind of exercise should people with arthritis do every day?

a. Aerobic exercises for endurance
b. Range of motion exercises
c. Muscle strengthening exercises with weights

5. Two side effects of some arthritis medicines are:

a. Confusion and dizziness
b. Liver disease and jaundice
c. Stomach upset and bleeding
d. Kidney failure and gout

6. How should cold or warm compresses be used?

a. Alternate heat with cold
b. Apply either one for no more than 20 minutes at a time
c. Use a muscle rub under a warm compress
d. Keep them on continuously

7. There are six main treatments for arthritis. They are:

a. Medication
b. Exercise
c. Heat or cold
d. Pacing activities
e. ______________
f. _______________

8. Self-care skills _________________.

a. are very selfish and self-centered
b. are skills to wash one’s own back
c. means taking care of oneself by planning activities for the best times, when feeling more flexible or in less pain
d. all of the above

9. Arthritis symptoms develop:

a. rapidly
b. they can develop rapidly or slowly, depending on the type and individual
c. slowly

10. Fibromyalgia is _________________________.

a. a condition that affects muscles and the points where they attach to bones, creating tender points in the body that are more sensitive to pain and touch; it causes body-wide pain, fatigue, stiffness, restless sleep, and psychological distress
b. a type of arthritis that causes inflammation of the skin, body tissues, and organs such as the kidneys, lungs, or heart, often first appearing between the ages of 18 and 45, and can be fatal
c. a condition that causes severe pain and swelling in the big toes, ankles, and knees that results when the body produces or retains too much uric acid that forms needlelike crystals in the joint, causing pain
d. is also called degenerative arthritis and causes the cartilage and bones to deteriorate or break down, allowing for the bones to rub together or not move smoothly within the capsule, resulting in pain and stiffness

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