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WorksheetsRange Of Motion (PCA)
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 7mins
The acronym ROM, what does it stand for?
Range of Mission
Rings over Mordor
Range of Meniscus
Range of Motion
Besides the Shoulder, what other major joints are ROM exercises commonly performed?
Ankle
Knee
Hip
Wrist
Elbow
Abduction/adduction exercise moves the extremity:
in all different directions.
around in a circular motion.
up and down, like asking a question.
side to side like a snow angel.
When lifting an extremity to perform exercises, what is an important consideration?
support the extremity throughout the exercises.
you can do as many repetitions as you want.
ignore discomfort or painful cues from the patient.
all exercises should be forceful.
Why do we do ROM exercises?
to maintain the health of the musculoskeletal system
the resident's family asked for it.
the patient refuses to walk to dinner.
to help improve the patient's morale.
What are Active ROM exercises?
performed by patients who are able to move each joint without assistance
the patient actively moves the joints but receives assistance to complete the entire ROM
another person moves each joint for a patient who is not able to exercise
What are Passive ROM exercises?
another person moves each joint for a patient who is not able to exercise
the patient actively moves the joints but receive assistance to complete the entire ROM
performed by patients who are able to move each joint without assistance
What are active-assistive ROM exercises?
the patient actively moves the joints but receive assistance to complete the entire ROM
performed by patients who are able to move each joint without assistance
another person moves each joint for a patient who is not able to exercise
