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1. The most common type of arthritis in the US is:
A. Psoriatic arthritis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Osteoarthritis
D. None of the above
2. Being overweight decreases pressure on weight bearing joints and thereby decreases pain and inflammation.
A. True
B. False
3. All of the following are common symptoms of OA except:
A. pain
B. itching
C. stiffness
D. swelling
4. OA is caused by genetic, local mechanical stresses or systemic factors that lead to joint cartilage loss, bony overgrowth and other bone changes, and alterations in ligaments, menisci and muscles.
A. True
B. False
5. Which does NOT contribute to the onset of OA?
A. Obesity
B. Certain type of joint injuries or malalignments
C. Strengthening exercises
D. Sedentary lifestyle
6. Although the goals of the National Agenda to reduce the health burden of OA encompasses all joints, the primary emphasis for improving function is on:
A. The spine
B. The hip
C. The knee
D. B & C
7. The National Agenda's ultimate vision is a nation in which those with OA are able to live with:
A. Less pain
B. Greater mobility
C. Preserved function and independence
D. All of the above
8. The following are recommended strategic interventions for OA: Self management education, physical activity, injury prevention, weight management & healthy nutrition.
A. True
B. False
9. The safest and most effective physical activities for adults with OA of the hip and/or knee are high impact, high intensity aerobics and muscle strengthening exercises that use different forms of resistance.
A. True
B. False
10. Which of the following injuries have clearly been linked to the incidence of OA?
A. ACL ruptures
B. Ankle fractures
C. Sprained ankles
D. A & B
E. All of the above
11. Injury prevention is important for older adults who already have OA since they may be at increased risk for falling and sustaining injuries due to muscular weakness, impaired balance and gait dysfunction. Balance training and other forms of dynamic exercise have been shown to reduce the frequency and rate of falling among older adults and are important components of a comprehensive physical activity program for older adults.
A. True
B. False
12. In overweight and obese adults with knee OA, losing one pound can reduce knee joint load by:
A. 10 times
B. 25 times
C. 4 times
D. 8 times
13. The National Agenda for OA include:
A. Establishing a national policy platform
B. Improving the workplace environment to limit or alter mechanical exposure associated with OA and to create a psychosocially ergonomic supportive environment
C. Providing education about effective evidence- based interventions that enable clinicians and clinical care systems to refer and support participation in OA programs.
D. All of the above
14. Which test is the current standard for identifying OA-related structural damage
A. X-ray
B. Ultrasound
C. Biomarkers
D. None of the above
15. Which one biomechanical intervention has been shown to produce a clinical meaningful change with little risk in chronic knee pain and function among people with OA:
A. Osteotomy
B. Knee bracing
C. Patella taping
D. Lateral heel wedges
16. Initial findings suggest selected mind/body interventions such as Tai Chi may result in favorable changes in some relevant clinical OA outcomes for individuals burdened with OA. However, more randomized control trials are necessary to specifically targeted persons with OA to determine the efficacy.
A. True
B. False
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