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Wrist
Range of Motion Exercises - Wrist
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Knock before entering the room. Identify and greet resident. Explain procedure. Perform hand hygiene. Provide for privacy. Ask for consent. |
| Step 2 * | Raise bed rail. Raise the bed to the best level for good body mechanics. |
| Step 3 | Lower the side rail on the side you are working. |
| Step 4 | Position the resident supine and in good alignment. |
| Step 5 | Support the resident’s wrist with both of your hands. |
| Step 6 | Flexion: bend the hand down. |
| Step 7 | Extension: straighten the hand. |
| Step 8 | Hyperextension: bend the hand back. |
| Step 9 | Radial flexion: turn the hand toward the thumb. |
| Step 10 | Ulnar flexion: turn the hand toward the little finger. |
| Step 11 | Repeat flexion, extension, hyperextension, and radial and ulnar flexion 5 to 6 times. Repeat at least 3x then verbalize this step. |
| Step 12 * | Raise the side rail. |
| Step 13 | Go to the other side and lower the side rail. |
| Step 14 | Repeat steps for exercising the wrist. (may verbalize this step) |
| Step 15 | Make sure the resident is comfortable. |
| Step 16 * | Raise side rail. Lower bed. Lower side rail. Attach signal light within resident’s reach. |
| Step 17 | Perform hand hygiene and report & record observations. |
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