Musculoskeletal &
Neurological Assessment
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, Passive range of motion (PROM) Joint movement performed by the examiner, with the client not actively
participating
When assessing passive range of motion, stop extending Resistance is felt or if the client gives any indication of pain
the joint if:
As the client moves, cup your hand over the joint to feel Crepitation
for:
Crepitation Audible or palpable crunching during movement of a joint caused by bone
rubbing against bone or degenerated cartilage
Flexion Decreasing the angle of a joint
Extension Increasing the angle of a joint
Hyperextension Excessive extension of a joint beyond its normal range of motion
Abduction Moving a body part away from the midline of the body
Adduction Moving a body part toward the midline of the body
Pronation Rotating the forearm so the palm is facing downward
Supination Rotating the forearm so the palm is facing upward
Pronation and supination are movements of this joint: Elbow
Unexpected findings from range of movement testing Limited ability to complete the maneuver, differences in movement between the
include: right and left sides and the presence of pain or hesitancy, crepitus, or muscle
spasm with the maneuver.
Hesitancy, in the context of the musculoskeletal system Resistance to movement of the joint
assessment, refers to:
Test the strength of the muscle group associated with a Asking the client to perform range of motion while you apply opposing force
joint by:
Grade 5 Muscle Strength Full range of motion against gravity, full resistance
Grade 4 Muscle Strength Full range of motion against gravity, some resistance
Grade 3 Muscle Strength Full range of motion with gravity
Grade 2 Muscle Strength Full range of motion with gravity eliminated (passive motion)
Grade 1 Muscle Strength Slight contraction
Grade 0 Muscle Strength No contraction
Neurological Assessment
UNRS 220 HealthAssess
2026 | Nursing Review &
Q&A
|Graded A+ | Guaranteed
success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Passive range of motion (PROM) Joint movement performed by the examiner, with the client not actively
participating
When assessing passive range of motion, stop extending Resistance is felt or if the client gives any indication of pain
the joint if:
As the client moves, cup your hand over the joint to feel Crepitation
for:
Crepitation Audible or palpable crunching during movement of a joint caused by bone
rubbing against bone or degenerated cartilage
Flexion Decreasing the angle of a joint
Extension Increasing the angle of a joint
Hyperextension Excessive extension of a joint beyond its normal range of motion
Abduction Moving a body part away from the midline of the body
Adduction Moving a body part toward the midline of the body
Pronation Rotating the forearm so the palm is facing downward
Supination Rotating the forearm so the palm is facing upward
Pronation and supination are movements of this joint: Elbow
Unexpected findings from range of movement testing Limited ability to complete the maneuver, differences in movement between the
include: right and left sides and the presence of pain or hesitancy, crepitus, or muscle
spasm with the maneuver.
Hesitancy, in the context of the musculoskeletal system Resistance to movement of the joint
assessment, refers to:
Test the strength of the muscle group associated with a Asking the client to perform range of motion while you apply opposing force
joint by:
Grade 5 Muscle Strength Full range of motion against gravity, full resistance
Grade 4 Muscle Strength Full range of motion against gravity, some resistance
Grade 3 Muscle Strength Full range of motion with gravity
Grade 2 Muscle Strength Full range of motion with gravity eliminated (passive motion)
Grade 1 Muscle Strength Slight contraction
Grade 0 Muscle Strength No contraction
