Post total joint replacement, the patient needs for the joint to heal prior to sexual activity. What position is best for the patient after a total joint replacement of the hip?

Side lying on the unaffected side.

Lateral Sims position

Reverse trendelenburg position

Patient on the bottom

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Side-lying on the unaffected side is the safest position for hip replacement patients to avoid dislocating the affected hip.

B. Lateral Sims position is not appropriate for this scenario.

C. Reverse Trendelenburg position is not related to hip replacement precautions.

D. The patient being on the bottom is not recommended for a hip replacement as it could cause stress on the joint.

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Placing commonly used items within easy reach minimizes the need for reaching or climbing, reducing fall risk.

B. Attendance at illness support groups is not directly related to fall prevention.

C. Removing small area rugs prevents tripping hazards.

D. Installing grab bars in the shower provides support and stability.

E. Screenings for blood pressure, cancer, and osteoporosis are secondary prevention measures, not primary prevention for falls.

A. "There is inflammation in my muscles and tendons." B. "The disease is psychosomatic." C. "There is destruction of cartilage in my joints." D. "My body mistakes non-painful stimuli for pain."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Fibromyalgia does not involve inflammation in muscles and tendons; it is a central nervous system disorder.

B. Fibromyalgia is not psychosomatic, although its symptoms are not fully understood and may involve stress.

C. Cartilage destruction is more characteristic of osteoarthritis, not fibromyalgia.

D. Fibromyalgia is characterized by abnormal pain processing, where the body perceives normal sensations as painful.

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