Author Question: A nurse is providing range of motion to the shoulder and must perform external rotation. Which ... (Read 57 times)

faduma · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is providing range of motion to the shoulder and must perform external rotation. Which action will the nurse take?

a. Moves patient's arm in a full circle
b. Moves patient's arm cross the body as far as possible
c. Moves patient's arm behind body, keeping elbow straight
d. Moves patient's arm until thumb is upward and lateral to head with elbow flexed

Question 2

A nurse is providing passive range of motion (ROM) for a patient with impaired mobility. Which technique will the nurse use for each movement?

a. Each movement is repeated 5 times by the patient.
b. Each movement is performed until the patient experiences pain.
c. Each movement is completed quickly and smoothly by the nurse.
d. Each movement is moved just to the point of resistance by the nurse.

TDubDCFL · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
External rotation: With elbow flexed, move arm until thumb is upward and lateral to head. Circumduction: Move arm in full circle (Circumduction is combination of all movements of ball-and-socket joint.) Adduction: Lower arm sideways and across body as far as possible. Hyperextension: Move arm behind body, keeping elbow straight.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Passive ROM exercises are performed by the nurse. Carry out movements slowly and smoothly, just to the point of resistance; ROM should not cause pain. Never force a joint beyond its capacity. Each movement needs to be repeated 5 times during the session. The patient moves all joints through ROM unassisted in active ROM.