| A | B |
|---|
| Abduction | away from the center (midline) of the body |
| Anterior | toward the front |
| Eversion | a turning outward |
| Inversion | a turning inward (feet only) |
| Lateral | to the side |
| Pronation | to turn downward |
| Shearing | occurs when the body slides on a surface that moves the skin in one direction and the underlying bones in the opposite direction |
| Supination | to turn upward |
| Assessment | an appraisal of the whole person to establish a baseline and determine the resident's potential and his need for help |
| Competency | the ability to perform a specific task |
| Deficiency | a written notice of inadequate care or sub-standard practice |
| Posterior | toward the back |
| Active-assistive ROM | the nurse assistant assists the resident performing the exercise. |
| Active range of motion (AROM) exercises | movements carried out by the resident |
| Adduction | toward the center (mid-line) of the body |
| Extension | to straighten; to extend |
| External rotation | to move the extremity in a circular motion away from the center of the body |
| Flexion | to bend |
| Hyperextension | extensive extension, beyond the normal range of the joint |
| Internal rotation | to move the extremity in a circular motion toward the center of the body |
| Passive range of motion (PROM) exercises | movements the staff routinely conduct for the resident to prevent complications |
| Rotation | to move a joint in a circular motion |
| Supine | lying on one's back |
