Skill 15 — Performs Modified Passive Range of Motion (Prom) for One Knee and One Ankle

Step 1

Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Step 2

Provides Privacy with a curtain, screen, or door

Step 3

Ensures that client is supine in bed and instructs client to inform candidate if pain is experienced during exercise

Step 4:BOLD

While supporting the leg at knee and ankle, bends the knee and then returns leg to client’s normal position (flexion/extension) (AT LEAST 3 TIMES unless pain is verbalized). Moves joints gently, slowly and smoothly through the range of motion, discontinuing exercise if client verbalizes pain

Step 5:BOLD

While supporting the foot and ankle close to the bed, pushes/pulls foot toward head (dorsiflexion), and pushes/ pulls foot down, toes point down (plantar flexion) (AT LEAST 3 TIMES unless pain is verbalized). Moves joints gently, slowly and smoothly through the range of motion, discontinuing exercise if client verbalizes pain

Step 6

Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

Step 7

After completing skill, washes hands