[Notes] - HESI Case Study answers for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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The problem with just putting the answers straight up, is that the case studies were slightly modified in question order, so without the actual question as well, the answers straight up don't provide much help :-/  But it was a great help for before the new year.

UPDATED ANSWERS 2/27/16

1.D
2.B
3.B,D,F
4.D,E
5.A
6.B,E
7.D
8.D
9.A
10.B
11.B
12.D
13.B
14.B
15.B
16.B,E
17.A,D
18.C
19.C
20.A
21.B,C
22.100
23.D
24.A

Here are the answers current as of 3-25-2016...

HESI Case Study answers for Rheumatoid Arthritis
1.   D – instruct terry to increase fluid intake
2.   B – genetic predisposition
3.   B – joint deformities
      D - fever
4.   D- ringing in the ears and confusion
5.   A - neutropenia
6.   B – apply warm packs to affected joints
7.   D – instruct terry regarding the use of joint splints
8.   D – help Terry practice problem solving techniques
9.   A – You seem very overwhelmed right now
10.   B – have you considered the possibility of surgical joint replacement?
11.   B – Surgical joint replacement
12.   D – Empty drainage from the suction device and record the output
13.   B – presence of paresthesia bilaterally
14.   B – The pump is set to prevent you from receiving an overdose
15.   B – Assess Terry and rule out any possible complications
16.   B – Empty Terry’s catheter drainage bag and record her urinary output
17.   C – Physician’s assistant
18.   C – Contact the PA for clarification of this incomplete prescription
19.   C – Assess Terry’s vital signs, including her temperature
20.   A – Obtain wound and blood cultures
21.   B - Restlessness
22.   100
23.   D – Terry demonstrates the correct use of crutches for ambulation and transfers
24.   B – arms flexed 20 degrees, crutch top two finger widths from axilla

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS WITH JOINT ARTHROPLASTY
1.D
2.B
3.B,D,F
4.D,E
5.A
6.B,E
7.D
8.D
9.A
10.B
11.B
12.D
13.B
14.B
15.B
16.B,E
17.A,D
18.C
19.C
20.A
21.B,C
22.100
23.D
24.b