Restorative careQuestion 660 of 1700
In what position do you place the resident for shoulder range of motion?
- Prone, on the stomach
- Supine, with the bed flat
- Sitting upright in a chair
- Standing at the bedside
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Correct answer: Supine, with the bed flat
Shoulder ROM begins with the resident lying on the back.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.9: Skills Checklist- Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises for the Shoulder
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026