Range of Motion Exercises Overview

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In which position is the patient lying on their back with hips and knees flexed and thighs apart supported with raised stirrups?

Lithotomy

Which position is indicated for access to the lower pelvis and for rectal, genital, and vaginal examinations?

Dorsal recumbent

What is the primary indication for the Low Fowler's position?

Reduce lower back pain

Which position promotes lung expansion, especially for ventilator-assisted patients, and is used for oral care and gastric feedings to reduce regurgitation?

Semi Fowler's

When is the lithotomy position commonly used?

For vaginal examinations

Which position is preferred for sleeping and also for post-op spinal surgery (excluding cervical surgery)?

Dorsal recumbent

What distinguishes the Semi Fowler's position from the Standard Fowler's position?

Angle of bed elevation

Which position is specifically indicated to prevent aspiration during tube feeding?

Low Fowler's

What is the primary indication for the Standard Fowler’s position?

Proper lung expansion

Which complication can arise from immobility in the musculoskeletal system?

Joint Contracture

What is a common urinary complication related to immobility?

Urinary Stasis

Which integumentary change can be a result of immobility?

Pressure Injury

What psychosocial effect might immobility contribute to?

Depression

In nursing diagnosis, which option might be related to the inability to move freely in bed?

Impaired Bed Mobility in Bed

What is one of the indications for placing a patient in a supine position?

For patients with vertebral and cervical traction

Which of the following is a planning action recommended for individuals dealing with immobility?

Participate in conditioning/rehab programs

How does urinary stasis relate to immobility?

It can lead to urinary retention and infections due to prolonged immobility.

What kind of gait pattern is recommended for individuals with poor balance and muscle weakness in both lower extremities?

Four point gait

In which gait pattern is stability compromised because only two points are in contact with the floor?

Two point gait

Which gait pattern is used when one lower extremity is unable to bear weight?

Three point gait

What type of walking aid has four points of contact with the ground, providing a wider base of support?

Walker

Which gait pattern is used when there's a lack of coordination and muscle weakness in both lower extremities?

Four point gait

What must be present for successful use of the two-point crutch gait pattern?

Good balance

When is the three-point crutch gait pattern typically used?

When one lower extremity cannot bear weight

What is the primary role of a walker compared to crutches or walking sticks?

Providing a wider base of support

In which gait pattern are three points in contact with the floor, involving two crutch points and one unaffected lower extremity?

Three point gait

What type of exercises are performed by the patient independently?

Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises

Which condition is a contraindication to Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises?

Healing fracture site

In which exercise would the patient need assistance from an external force?

Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) exercises

What is a common reason for performing Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) exercises?

Muscular weakness

Which condition requires caution with Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises?

Acute rheumatoid arthritis

In AAROM exercises, what type of assistance may be applied to help the patient?

Manual assistance

Which type of exercise is used in the presence of severe soft tissue trauma?

Passive Range of Motion (PROM) exercises

'Fatigue' is a condition that is usually associated with which type of exercise?

'Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) exercises'

'Intensified symptoms with exercise' is a concern in which type of exercise?

'Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises'

What is the main indication for the SIM's Position?

Rectal examination

Which position is recommended for patients experiencing respiratory distress, such as those with severe cases of COVID-19 or ARDS?

Prone Position

In which position does the patient lie on their side with the hips and knees flexed for sigmoidoscopy?

Lateral Knee-Chest Position

What is the primary purpose of assuming the Fetal Position?

Cerebrospinal fluid aspiration

Which position allows for visualization and treatment of the perineal area?

SIM's Position

What differentiates the SIM's Position from the Prone Position?

Arm positioning

For which procedure is the Lateral Knee-Chest Position not commonly indicated?

Spinal Anesthesia

What distinguishes the Fetal Position from other positions mentioned?

Upper leg more acutely flexed

What is a characteristic feature of the Prone Position?

Hips and knees flexed

Learn about Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM), Passive Range of Motion (PROM), and Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises. Understand when each type of exercise is appropriate and their contraindications.

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