The nurse knows active assistive range of motion is:
a. when the patient is able to independently move all joints.
b. when the patient is able to partially move all joints.
c. when the caregiver must move the patient's joints.
d. when the patient is performing isotonic exercises.
ANS: B
Active assistive range of motion occurs when the caregiver minimally assists the patient or the patient minimally assists himself or herself in the movement of joints through a full motion. Active range of motion occurs when the patient has full independent movement of all joints; this is also known as isotonic exercise. Passive range of motion occurs when the caregiver moves the patient's joints through a full motion. This exercise does not maintain or improve strength but maintains flexibility and prevents contractures and atrophy.
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