Mod 1 Range Of Motion Flashcards
Active assistive ROM
exercise the client can perform independently
Active assistive ROM
Exercises done by the client with some help from the caregiver
Adipose tissue
Connective tissue in which energy in the form of fat is stored
Limited ROM
when a joint does not move fully or easily in its regular manner
Maximum ROM
When a body part cannot be moved further, it has reached its maximum range
Passive ROM
range of motion that is performed on the client by a care giver
Rotation
Turning the joint
Contracture
Lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of muscle fibres
Hyperextension
Excessive straightening of a body part
Supination
Turning upward
Plantar flexion
The foot is bent with toes pointed away from the leg
Extension
Straightening of a body part
Adduction
Moving a body part toward the midline of the body
Internal rotation
Turning the joint inward
Abduction
Moving the body part away from the midline of the body
Dorsiflexion
Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle
Pronation
Turning downward
External rotation
Turning the joint outward
Flexion
Bending a body part
Which ROM movements would prevent foot drop?
Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
The purpose of PROM is:
To prevent contractures
When performing PROM on your clients hip, you feel joint resistance. What is the best action to take?
Stop the movement; do not go beyond resistance
An example of a ball and socket joint is:
The hip
When assisting a client with ROM exercises, you should :
Exercise only the joints outlined in the care plan
