ROM Exercises Study Questions
Terminology
Fill in the blanks below with the term that describes each range of motion activity.
Pointing toes upward
Further extension or straightening
A body part turning on its axis away from the body
Lateral movement of a body part toward the midline of the body
Movement of the sole or foot outward Pointing the toes downward
To learn this terminology, practice the following with another lab group member by video, through ‘teams’ or Face time Video
Flexion and extension
Hyperextension
Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
Abduction and adduction
Eversion and inversion
Pronation and supination
Internal and external rotation
Circumduction
* Be prepared to demonstrate these joint movements in lab.
Match the type of joint listed in Part A with the examples listed in Part B:
Part A: Part B:
a) ball & socket joint
b) condyloid joint
c) gliding joint
d) hinge joint
e) pivot joint
f) saddle joint 1..____ elbow and the knee
2.____ joint in the thumb
3.____ the joint in the neck
4.____ wrist & finger joint
5.____ shoulder and hip joint
6.____ joint in foot that allows inversion & eversion
What does the term passive range of motion mean?
What does the term active range of motion mean?
Assessment
Range of motion assessment is one part of an overall mobility assessment.
What would the nurse include when assessing general mobility status?
What would the nurse include when assessing range of motion?
Critical Thinking
Ms. Yu is a 92 year old woman in a long term care setting who has had a stroke leading to limited mobility. As the nurse, you are performing active range of motion. Ms. Yu begins to groan and says “it hurts’. What will the nurse do and why?
