Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care_ Chapter 8, 9, & 10
Phantom Sensation after amputation, a feeling that the limb is still there. They may feel pain in the
part that has been amputated.
Prosthesis a device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because of an
accident, injury, illness, or birth defect
Range of Motion ROM
Range of Motion exercises put a joint through its full arc of motion
-the goal is to decrease or prevent contractures, improve strength, and
increase circulation
Passive Range of Motion PROM
, Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care_ Chapter 8, 9, & 10
Passive ROM exercise that are used when a residents cannot move on their own
Active Range of Motion AROM
Active ROM exercises that are done by a resident themselves
-your goal is simply to encourage the resident
Active Assisted Range of Motion AAROM
Active Assisted ROM exercises are done by the resident with SOME help and support from a staff
member
begin at the resident's head When doing ROM exercises where do you begin?
Phantom Sensation after amputation, a feeling that the limb is still there. They may feel pain in the
part that has been amputated.
Prosthesis a device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because of an
accident, injury, illness, or birth defect
Range of Motion ROM
Range of Motion exercises put a joint through its full arc of motion
-the goal is to decrease or prevent contractures, improve strength, and
increase circulation
Passive Range of Motion PROM
, Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care_ Chapter 8, 9, & 10
Passive ROM exercise that are used when a residents cannot move on their own
Active Range of Motion AROM
Active ROM exercises that are done by a resident themselves
-your goal is simply to encourage the resident
Active Assisted Range of Motion AAROM
Active Assisted ROM exercises are done by the resident with SOME help and support from a staff
member
begin at the resident's head When doing ROM exercises where do you begin?
