During Passive Range of Motion for the shoulder, which movements are performed at least three times?

• A. Extension/flexion only
• B. Rotation
• C. Extension/flexion and abduction/adduction
• D. Abduction/adduction only

Answer: (C)

During passive range of motion for the shoulder, you move the arm through the joint’s main directions to keep the joint flexible and promote circulation. The movements that are repeated at least three times are the large plane motions: extension and flexion, which cover moving the arm backward and forward, and abduction and adduction, which cover moving the arm away from and toward the body. These sets are typically counted toward the three-repetition minimum in many CNA PROM protocols because they address the shoulder’s primary ranges. Rotation is important as well, but it is often performed separately or counted differently, and may not be required to be repeated three times in every procedure.