UNAR Range of Motion and Mobility 3

Question 1

Which term describes a circular movement of a limb at its joint?

Accepted Answer

Circumduction

Answer

Rotation

Answer

Inversion

Answer

Eversion

Question 2

A patient winces in pain and says 'that hurts' during a ROM exercise. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately and report the complaint to the nurse

Answer

Continue at a slower pace since discomfort is normal

Answer

Apply ice and then continue the exercise

Answer

Reduce the number of repetitions and continue

Question 3

Which patients are MOST likely to require passive ROM exercises?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious or paralyzed patients who cannot move on their own

Answer

Patients who are ambulatory and independent

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Patients who can follow instructions but need encouragement

Answer

Patients who are anxious about exercising

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY purpose of ROM exercises for a nursing home resident?

Accepted Answer

To maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures

Answer

To increase cardiovascular endurance

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To build muscle mass and strength

Answer

To prepare the patient for surgery

Question 5

What is a contracture?

Accepted Answer

Permanent shortening of muscles and tendons causing joint rigidity

Answer

Temporary joint swelling after exercise

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A muscle cramp during mobility activities

Answer

Pain felt in a joint during movement

Question 6

Which movement turns the palm of the hand to face downward?

Accepted Answer

Pronation

Answer

Supination

Answer

Inversion

Answer

Eversion

Question 7

When documenting ROM exercises, what information is essential to include?

Accepted Answer

The exercises performed, patient response, and any pain complaints

Answer

Only the time the exercises were completed

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Only whether the patient cooperated or refused

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The nurse aide's personal observations about the patient's prognosis