THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE · CHAPTER 8
Exercise for Arthritis — Practice
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QUESTION 1 OF 2
Which distinction between OA and RA is most accurate?
A. OA is purely muscle disease; RA is purely tendon disease.
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These descriptions do not characterize OA or RA accurately.
Best answer: B. OA affects the whole joint; RA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease.
The distinction matters: exercise planning in RA must account for disease activity and medical management.
What this tests: Distinguish OA from RA.
B. OA affects the whole joint; RA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease.
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The distinction matters: exercise planning in RA must account for disease activity and medical management.
What this tests: Distinguish OA from RA.
C. OA and RA have identical disease processes.
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Similar symptoms do not mean the underlying diseases are interchangeable.
Best answer: B. OA affects the whole joint; RA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease.
The distinction matters: exercise planning in RA must account for disease activity and medical management.
What this tests: Distinguish OA from RA.
D. RA is managed by exercise instead of disease-modifying treatment.
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Exercise complements medical management; it does not replace disease-modifying care.
Best answer: B. OA affects the whole joint; RA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease.
The distinction matters: exercise planning in RA must account for disease activity and medical management.
What this tests: Distinguish OA from RA.
QUESTION 2 OF 2
Which statement about discomfort during exercise for OA is most accurate?
A. It proves that joint damage is increasing.
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Discomfort alone is not a direct measure of structural damage.
Best answer: B. It should be interpreted with symptom course, function and other findings.
Some discomfort can occur, but worsening or concerning responses need review. Agree on an individualized response plan.
What this tests: Interpret symptoms without equating pain with damage.
B. It should be interpreted with symptom course, function and other findings.
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Some discomfort can occur, but worsening or concerning responses need review. Agree on an individualized response plan.
What this tests: Interpret symptoms without equating pain with damage.
C. It means all exercise must stop permanently.
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One response does not establish that all future exercise is unsuitable.
Best answer: B. It should be interpreted with symptom course, function and other findings.
Some discomfort can occur, but worsening or concerning responses need review. Agree on an individualized response plan.
What this tests: Interpret symptoms without equating pain with damage.
D. It means the same exercise dose should always continue.
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The dose may need modification; discomfort is not permission to ignore the overall response.
Best answer: B. It should be interpreted with symptom course, function and other findings.
Some discomfort can occur, but worsening or concerning responses need review. Agree on an individualized response plan.
What this tests: Interpret symptoms without equating pain with damage.
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Sources & learning scope
Based on these uploaded class references: 5 Exercise for OA and RA; 2 Assessment and Prescription. Original explanations and examples; class slides and licensed assessment forms are not reproduced. Current reference links: NICE NG226: osteoarthritis recommendations · ACR: exercise and rehabilitation for RA. This is a concise student overview, not a complete treatment protocol. Apply skills within supervision, assessment findings and current precautions. Reviewed October 29, 2026.
