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WorksheetsCNA Range of Motion
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Range of motion abbreviation
AROM
PROM
ROM
There isn't one
Abduction
movement away from the center (midline of body)
toward the center of the body
Adduction
away from the center of the body
toward the center of the body
Flexion
to straighten out
to bend
to over extend
Inversion
turn on side
turn inward
turn outward
not to turn at all
Pronation
to turn upward
to turn downward
Supination
to turn downward
to turn upward
What are the purposes of ROM
increase circulation
help prevent osteoporosis
prevent atrophy/contractures
prevent halotosis
Resident can do own ROM
AROM
active-assistive ROM
PROM
T/F Exercise the joint as many times as ordered; usually 3-5 times
true
false
T/F Handle resident gently with open palms
true
false
T/F Never exercise or stretch joint to the point of pain.
true
false
