Range of Motion Practice Questions
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What You'll Learn
Range of Motion is a critical concept for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to understand, as it relates to the mobility and flexibility of a patient's joints and limbs. This knowledge is essential for providing proper patient care, preventing complications, and promoting the patient's overall health and independence. CNAs must be able to assess a patient's range of motion, identify any limitations or restrictions, and implement appropriate interventions to maintain or improve the patient's mobility.
Key Concepts
Active Range of Motion
The range of motion a patient can achieve independently, without any assistance from the CNA or other healthcare provider.
Passive Range of Motion
The range of motion a patient can achieve with the help of the CNA or other healthcare provider, who gently moves the patient's limbs or joints through their full range of motion.
Normal Range of Motion
The typical or expected range of motion for a particular joint or body part, which can vary based on factors such as age, gender, and physical condition.
Restricted Range of Motion
A limitation in the patient's ability to move a joint or limb through its full range of motion, which can be caused by factors such as injury, illness, or muscle weakness.
Contracture
A permanent shortening of a muscle or joint, resulting in a limited range of motion and decreased flexibility.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to properly assess the patient's range of motion, leading to inaccurate documentation or inappropriate interventions.
- Applying too much force or moving a patient's limb or joint beyond their comfortable range of motion, which can cause pain or injury.
- Neglecting to provide assistive devices, such as braces or splints, to help maintain or improve the patient's range of motion.
- Overlooking changes in the patient's range of motion over time, which could indicate a medical condition or the need for further evaluation.
- Not involving the patient in the range of motion exercises or not providing clear instructions, leading to confusion or resistance.
Study Tips for Range of Motion
Practice conducting range of motion assessments on family members or friends, paying close attention to the proper techniques and normal ranges of motion for different body parts.
Review the normal ranges of motion for common joints and body parts, such as the shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle, to become familiar with the expected ranges.
Understand the different types of range of motion (active, passive, and normal) and how to properly document and report any restrictions or limitations.
Learn about common conditions and injuries that can affect range of motion, such as arthritis, stroke, or joint replacement surgery, and how to provide appropriate interventions.
Participate in hands-on training or simulation exercises that allow you to practice range of motion assessments and interventions in a controlled setting.
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