Range of Motion Exercises- Wrist
1 important step
*1. Knock before entering the room. Identify and greet resident. Explain procedure?" Perform hand hygiene. Provide for privacy.
2 important step
*2. Raise the bed rails. Provide for resident safety
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3. Position the resident in a comfortable position
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4. Support the resident's wrist with both of your hands.
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5. Flexion: Bend the hand down.
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6. Extension: Straighten the hand.
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7. Hyperextension: Bend the hand back.
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8. Radial flexion: Turn the hand towards the thumb
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9. Ulnar flexion: Turn the hand toward the little finger.
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10. Repeat flexion, extension, hyperextension and radial and ulnar flexion 5 to 6 times.
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11. Repeat steps for exercising the opposite wrist.
12 important step
*12. Leave the resident in a position of comfort and safety.
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*13. Place call light within resident s reach
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*14. Perform hand hygiene and report and record.
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15. Maintains respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.