Restorative careQuestion 666 of 1700

How do you decide how many flexion and extension movements to do in shoulder ROM?

  1. Repeat until the resident gets tired
  2. Do ten of each, every single time
  3. Do what the care plan orders
  4. Let the resident decide each time
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Correct answer: Do what the care plan orders

The restorative care plan sets the number of movements, so follow it.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.9: Skills Checklist- Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises for the Shoulder

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026