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What is the primary characteristic of osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis commonly affects the spine, hips, and wrists.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of osteoporosis?
Fractures caused by osteoporosis occur less frequently than heart attacks.
Which functional limitation is commonly caused by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis-related muscle contractures result in abnormal shortening of muscles that can immobilize joints.
Which of these is a key difference between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the same joint on both sides of the body.
What causes pain in osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis primarily affects weight-bearing joints and has a slow onset over years.
Which statement best describes the progression of rheumatoid arthritis?
Movement causes pain in both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the role of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in managing osteoporosis?
Loss of height can be a functional limitation caused by osteoporosis.
Which of the following best describes a fracture in the context of skeletal disorders?
Amputation is the removal of a limb or part of a limb.
Which age group is most commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis?
In rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissues are affected causing joint inflammation.
What is a common effect of bone spurs in osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis pain usually has a rapid and sudden onset.
Which of the following symptoms reflects a functional limitation specific to osteoporosis?
Osteoarthritis tends to affect weight-bearing joints more frequently than rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following can be a reason why a fall in someone with osteoporosis can easily cause a fracture?
Rheumatoid arthritis often results in joint disfigurement if untreated.
Which bone disorder primarily results from a lack of calcium and vitamin D?
Excessive calcium intake can lead to osteoporosis.
What is a common non-skeletal symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?
Fractures can occur even with minor falls in individuals with osteoporosis.