UNAR Range of Motion and Mobility 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What type of ROM exercise is performed entirely by the nurse aide without any effort from the patient?
- Passive ROM (Correct answer)
- Active ROM
- Active-assistive ROM
- Resistive ROM
Correct answer: Passive ROM
Passive ROM is performed by the nurse aide for the patient when the patient cannot move the joint themselves.
Question 2: Which joint movement involves bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones?
- Extension
- Flexion (Correct answer)
- Abduction
- Circumduction
Correct answer: Flexion
Flexion decreases the angle at a joint, such as bending the elbow or knee.
Question 3: During ROM exercises, how far should a nurse aide move a patient's joint?
- As far as the joint will physically go
- Past the point of resistance to loosen the joint
- To the point of slight resistance without forcing (Correct answer)
- Until the patient says to stop
Correct answer: To the point of slight resistance without forcing
The nurse aide should move each joint through its full range up to the point of slight resistance, never forcing movement.
Question 4: How frequently should ROM exercises typically be performed for a bedridden patient?
- Once a week
- Once a day
- At least twice a day (Correct answer)
- Every hour around the clock
Correct answer: At least twice a day
ROM exercises are generally performed at least twice a day to maintain joint mobility and prevent contractures.
Question 5: Which movement brings a limb toward the body's midline?
- Abduction
- Adduction (Correct answer)
- Rotation
- Supination
Correct answer: Adduction
Adduction moves a limb toward the midline of the body, while abduction moves it away.
Question 6: What is the FIRST action a nurse aide should take before beginning ROM exercises?
- Apply warm compresses to all joints
- Wash hands and explain the procedure to the patient (Correct answer)
- Check the patient's blood pressure
- Notify the patient's family
Correct answer: Wash hands and explain the procedure to the patient
Hand hygiene and explaining the procedure promotes infection control and gains the patient's cooperation and consent.
Question 7: What does 'extension' mean in terms of joint movement?
- Turning the joint inward
- Moving a limb away from midline
- Circular movement at the joint
- Straightening a limb to increase the angle (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Straightening a limb to increase the angle
Extension involves straightening a joint to increase the angle, such as straightening the knee from a bent position.
UNAR Range of Motion and Mobility 2
What type of ROM exercise is performed entirely by the nurse aide without any effort from the patient?