UNAR Range of Motion and Mobility 5

Question 1

Which situation is a contraindication for performing ROM exercises on a specific joint?

Accepted Answer

The patient has a recent fracture in that area

Answer

The patient has mild arthritis in the joint

Answer

The patient is confined to bed rest

Answer

The patient has mild joint stiffness in the morning

Question 2

When performing ROM exercises on a patient with arthritis, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Perform gentle movements within the patient's pain tolerance

Answer

Avoid all movement of arthritic joints to prevent damage

Answer

Apply firm pressure to push through the stiffness

Answer

Skip exercises entirely on days the patient reports increased pain

Question 3

Which body mechanic principle best protects the nurse aide during ROM and transfer activities?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the back straight and bending at the knees

Answer

Bending at the waist to stay close to the patient

Answer

Twisting the torso to reposition a patient

Answer

Reaching as far as possible to avoid repositioning yourself

Question 4

What does 'hyperextension' of a joint mean?

Accepted Answer

Extending a limb beyond its normal straight position

Answer

Bending a joint to an extreme angle of flexion

Answer

Moving a limb inward past the body's midline

Answer

Rapidly extending and retracting a joint

Question 5

When dressing a patient with left-sided weakness (hemiplegia), the nurse aide should begin with:

Accepted Answer

The left (weaker) arm first

Answer

The right (stronger) arm first

Answer

Either arm since order does not matter

Answer

The lower extremities before the upper extremities

Question 6

Which position is generally best for performing ROM exercises on the upper extremities of a bedridden patient?

Accepted Answer

Supine (lying on back)

Answer

Prone (lying face down)

Answer

High Fowler's (nearly upright)

Answer

Side-lying with the arm underneath

Question 7

After completing ROM exercises, what should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Document the exercises performed and report any patient complaints to the nurse

Answer

Wait until the end of the shift to document to save time

Answer

Only report findings if the patient complained of severe pain

Answer

Leave the patient in whatever position feels most comfortable without charting