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Performing Range-of-Motion

Performing Range-of-Motion. Equipment & supplies bath blanket, pen or pencil. Authorization. Determine type of ROM exercises Determine limitation of movement. Procedure. Assemble equipment Wash hands knock on door pause before entering Introduce yourself Identify patient

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Performing Range-of-Motion

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  1. Performing Range-of-Motion Equipment & supplies bath blanket, pen or pencil

  2. Authorization • Determine type of ROM exercises • Determine limitation of movement

  3. Procedure • Assemble equipment • Wash hands • knock on door • pause before entering • Introduce yourself • Identify patient • Explain procedure

  4. Privacy • Close door and screen the unit • Lock wheels on bed • elevate bed to comfortable working height • Lower siderail on side you are working • Position patient in supine position • Use bath blanket to drape patient • Administer exercises

  5. Safety • Use proper body mechanics • Get close to patient • bend hips and knees • keep back straight • stand with your feet apart • one foot slightly forward to provide a good base of support • Complete one side of the body first

  6. Pain • Pain or discomfort during exercise means STOP

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