Restorative careQuestion 1475 of 1700

What is active assist range of motion?

  1. Another person moves the relaxed joint fully
  2. The client moves with some outside help
  3. Movement done only in a pool
  4. Movement done with no help at all
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Correct answer: The client moves with some outside help

The shoulder surgery example uses 50% help from a therapy assistant.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026