Restorative careQuestion 661 of 1700
How do you support the arm during shoulder ROM?
- Both hands holding only the fingers
- One hand under the elbow, palm up
- One hand pressing on the shoulder
- Both hands around the upper arm
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Correct answer: One hand under the elbow, palm up
One hand under the elbow and the other under the wrist support the arm joints.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.9: Skills Checklist- Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises for the Shoulder
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026