Range of Motion and Mobility Care in Long-Term Healthcare Quiz
Explore ROM, joint mobility, and caregiver roles. Learn strategies to maintain mobility in long-term care. Test your knowledge now!
#1
What does ROM stand for in the context of healthcare?
Range of Movement
Range of Motion
Routine of Mobility
Regime of Movement
#2
Which of the following joints typically have the greatest range of motion?
Knee joints
Hip joints
Elbow joints
Shoulder joints
#3
What is the primary goal of mobility care in long-term healthcare?
To restrict movement for safety
To maintain or improve the patient's ability to move
To minimize the range of motion
To immobilize the patient
#4
Which of the following can be a consequence of limited range of motion?
Increased risk of pressure ulcers
Enhanced joint flexibility
Improved circulation
Decreased muscle strength
#5
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence range of motion?
#6
What is contracture in the context of mobility care?
A condition where muscles become shorter and weaker
A condition where muscles become longer and stronger
A condition where joints become permanently fixed in a bent position
A condition where joints become hypermobile
#7
Which of the following activities can help promote joint mobility?
Sedentary lifestyle
Regular stretching exercises
Avoiding any movement
Prolonged bed rest
#8
What interventions can help maintain range of motion in long-term care?
Regular physical therapy exercises
Complete bed rest
Avoiding movement altogether
Using restraints to prevent movement
#9
What is the role of caregivers in mobility care for long-term patients?
To discourage movement to prevent injury
To provide assistance and encouragement for movement
To immobilize the patient completely
To avoid any interaction with the patient's mobility
#10
What are some potential complications of immobility in long-term care?
Improved muscle strength
Reduced risk of pressure ulcers
Decreased circulation
Enhanced joint flexibility
#11
How can a caregiver assess a patient's range of motion?
By asking the patient to estimate their own range of motion
By observing the patient's movements during activities
By performing passive range of motion exercises
By measuring the patient's height
#12
What are some strategies to prevent contractures in long-term care?
Avoiding movement altogether
Encouraging regular stretching exercises
Using restraints to limit movement
Administering muscle relaxants
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