Range of Motion for One of Resident’s Shoulders

Question 1

step 1 hands

Answer 1

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry

Question 2

step 2 splain

Answer 2

Explain the procedure to the resident.

Question 3

step 3 bold

Answer 3

Do not cause the resident discomfort/pain at any time during ROM.

Question 4

step 4 curtain

Answer 4

Provide for privacy.

Question 5

step 5 raise

Answer 5

Raise the bed height

Question 6

step 6 position 1

Answer 6

Position the resident supine (bed flat)

Question 7

step 7 position 2

Answer 7

Position the resident in good body alignment

Question 8

step 8 1 hand

Answer 8

Place one hand under the resident’s elbow.

Question 9

step 9 other hand

Answer 9

Place the other hand under the resident’s wrist

Question 10

step 10 flex

Answer 10

Raise the resident’s arm up and over the resident’s head flexion

Question 11

step 11 ext

Answer 11

Bring the resident’s arm back down to the resident’s side

Question 12

step 12 x

Answer 12

Complete flexion and extension of the resident’s shoulder at least three times.

Question 13

step 13 continue

Answer 13

Continue to correctly support the resident’s joints by placing one hand under the resident’s elbow and the
other hand under the resident’s wrist

Question 14

step 14 ab

Answer 14

Move the resident’s entire arm out away from their body abduction

Question 15

step 15 ad

Answer 15

Return the resident’s arm to the resident’s side adduction

Question 16

step 16 x

Answer 16

Complete abduction and adduction of the resident’s shoulder at least three times.

Question 17

step 17 wu wei

Answer 17

Do not force any joint beyond the point of free movement

Question 18

step 18 bold ask

Answer 18

You must ask the resident at least once during the ROM exercise if there is/was any discomfort/pain

Question 19

step 19 leave

Answer 19

Leave the resident in a comfortable position.

Question 20

step 20 lower

Answer 20

Lower the bed

Question 21

step 21 maintain

Answer 21

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times

Question 22

step 22 place

Answer 22

Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 23

step 23 hands

Answer 23

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry.