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anshika · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The patient is performing ROM exercises independently. These are known as __________ exercises.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse reviews a medication administration record for an anticoagulant that is ordered at 0900 daily. The medication record indicates that the drug was given at the following times over the past 4 days.

Which times follow the right time of medication administration? (Select all that apply.) a. 0800
b. 0830
c. 0930
d. 1000

momolu · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

active ROM
ROM exercises may be active, passive, or active-assisted. They are active if the patient is able to perform the exercises independently and passive if the exercises are performed for the patient by the caregiver. The exercises are active-assisted if the patient is able to perform some of the actions independently with support and assistance from the caregiver.

Answer to Question 2

B, C
Time-critical medications such as anticoagulants must be administered within 30 minutes of the scheduled time. Nontime-critical medications can be given 1 to 2 hours before or after the scheduled time.