Nc Skill 33A: Prom For One Knee And One Ankle Pg 34

Front 1

Step 1

Back 1

Knock before entering, ID Resident and Self, Address Resident by Name and explain the procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face to face contact whenever possible

Front 2

Step 2

Back 2

Privacy is provided with curtain/screen/door

***SCC says to position supine, raise bed for good body mechanics, wash hands***

Front 3

Step 3

Back 3

Instructs client to inform candidate if pain is experienced during exercise

Front 4

Step 4

Back 4

Supports leg at knee and ankle while performing range of motion for knee

Front 5

Step 5

Back 5

Bends the knee and then returns leg to client's normal position (extension/flexion) (AT LEAST 3 TIMES unless pain is verbalized)

Front 6

Step 6

Back 6

Supports foot and ankle close to the bed while performing range of motion for ankle

Front 7

Step 7

Back 7

Pushes/pulls foot toward head (dorsiflexion) and pushes/pulls foot down, toes point down (plantar flexion) (AT LEAST 3 TIMES unless pain is verbalized)

Front 8

Step 8

Back 8

While supporting the limb, moves joints gently, slowly, and smoothly through the range of motion, discontinuing exercise if client verbalizes pain

Front 9

Step 9

Back 9

Signalling device is within reach and bed is in low position

***SCC says: Bed Low, locked, side rails up, call button in reach, potty, pain, possessions, position, privacy***

Front 10

Step 10

Back 10

After completing skill WASH HANDS