UNAR Range of Motion and Mobility 2

Question 1

What type of ROM exercise is performed entirely by the nurse aide without any effort from the patient?

Accepted Answer

Passive ROM

Answer

Active ROM

Answer

Active-assistive ROM

Answer

Resistive ROM

Question 2

Which joint movement involves bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Answer

Extension

Answer

Abduction

Answer

Circumduction

Question 3

During ROM exercises, how far should a nurse aide move a patient's joint?

Accepted Answer

To the point of slight resistance without forcing

Answer

As far as the joint will physically go

Answer

Past the point of resistance to loosen the joint

Answer

Until the patient says to stop

Question 4

How frequently should ROM exercises typically be performed for a bedridden patient?

Accepted Answer

At least twice a day

Answer

Once a week

Answer

Once a day

Answer

Every hour around the clock

Question 5

Which movement brings a limb toward the body's midline?

Accepted Answer

Adduction

Answer

Abduction

Answer

Rotation

Answer

Supination

Question 6

What is the FIRST action a nurse aide should take before beginning ROM exercises?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands and explain the procedure to the patient

Answer

Apply warm compresses to all joints

Answer

Check the patient's blood pressure

Answer

Notify the patient's family

Question 7

What does 'extension' mean in terms of joint movement?

Accepted Answer

Straightening a limb to increase the angle

Answer

Turning the joint inward

Answer

Moving a limb away from midline

Answer

Circular movement at the joint