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Supplies needed:
- gloves
Procedure:
- Knock, greet resident by name and introduce self and title. Explain intended procedure and ask permission.
- Excuse self to wash hands and gather supplies. Give call button.
- Simulate hand wash and gather supplies.
- Upper Body:
- Begin with shoulder (3)
Verbalize: abduction, adduction (out to side 90o & back)
Flex and extend (up & down, beside ear)
Bend at elbow and rotate shoulder as arm rolls forward & back
- Elbow (1)
Verbalize: flex and extend (arm curls)
- Wrist (3)
Verbalize: abduction, adduction (side to side)
Flex and extend (forward and back)
Circular rotation
- Fingers (3)
Verbalize: flex and extend (fingers up and down all together)
Abduction, adduction (separate fingers)
Thumb: circular rotation
Touch each finger to thumb
- Lower Body:
- Uncover one leg - check pt's warmth and comfort
- Begin with hip (3)
Verbalize: abduction, adduction (out to side 90o & back)
Tortilla roll hip
Bend at knee and push foot up towards hip
- 2. Ankle (3)
Verbalize: flex and extend (toes up and down)
Abduction, adduction (ankle side to side)
Circular rotation
Testing Checklist:
- Did candidate check comfort level?
- Control and support the extremity?
- Use slow, smooth, non-forced movements?
- Provide 3 repetitions of each exercise?
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