Assisting with Range of Motion Exercises Flashcards
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A resident grimaces and says 'ouch' during a ROM exercise. What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?
Answer: Stop the exercise immediately and notify the nurse
Pain during ROM is a signal to stop immediately and report to the nurse before continuing.
Which joint movement describes turning the palm of the hand upward?
Answer: Supination
Supination is the movement that rotates the forearm so the palm faces upward.
When performing passive ROM on a resident's knee, the CNA should support the limb:
Answer: Above and below the joint being exercised
Supporting above and below the joint provides stability and prevents injury during movement.
A resident has a physician order for ROM exercises twice daily. The CNA should perform each joint movement how many times per session?
Answer: 3–5 times
The standard range is 3–5 repetitions per joint movement per session unless otherwise ordered.
Which of the following conditions is the MOST common reason a physician orders ROM exercises for a resident?
Answer: To prevent contractures and maintain joint flexibility
ROM exercises primarily prevent contractures (permanent shortening of muscles/tendons) and preserve joint mobility.
Active-assistive ROM means:
Answer: The resident performs the exercise with some CNA assistance
Active-assistive ROM involves the resident doing as much movement as possible while the CNA provides assistance as needed.
Before beginning ROM exercises, which action is MOST important for infection control?
Answer: Wash hands or use hand sanitizer
Hand hygiene before and after resident care is the cornerstone of infection control for ROM exercises.