Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2331 of 2368
A physical therapy assistant moves a client's arm through its range while the client's joint stays completely relaxed and the client makes no effort. Which type of range-of-motion exercise is this?
- Active range of motion
- Active assist range of motion
- Passive range of motion
- Resistive range of motion
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Correct answer: Passive range of motion
In passive range of motion an outside force moves the body part while the joint is relaxed. Active assist needs effort from the client.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Range-of-Motion Exercises. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026