Restorative careQuestion 668 of 1700

How do you support the leg for hip and knee ROM?

  1. Both hands under the heel only
  2. One hand pressing on the thigh
  3. Both hands holding the toes
  4. One hand under the knee, palm up
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Correct answer: One hand under the knee, palm up

One hand under the knee and the other under the ankle support the leg joints.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.10: Skills Checklist- Range of Motion (ROM) for the Hip and Knee

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026