Question

the nurse is teaching a client about moving joints into positions of pronation and supination. which client action does the nurse identify that appropriately reflects these movements?

• moves the legs away from the midline and then toward the midline
• tilts the chin down to touch the chest and then stretches the head back as far as it will go
• turns the sole of the foot toward the midline and then away from the midline
• turns the arms downward and then upward

Explanation:

Define pronation and supination

Pronation and supination are rotational movements of the forearm or foot. In the context of the upper extremity, pronation is the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces downward (or posteriorly). Supination is the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces upward (or anteriorly, as in the anatomical position).

Analyze the first option

Using the Adduction vs Abduction knowledge point

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This option describes abduction and adduction of the legs, not pronation and supination.

Analyze the second option

Using the Anatomical Movements knowledge point

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This option describes flexion and extension, not pronation and supination.

Analyze the third option

Using the Anatomical Movements knowledge point

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This option describes inversion and eversion of the foot, not pronation and supination.

Analyze the fourth option

Using the Anatomical Movements knowledge point

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Turning the arms (specifically the forearms/hands) downward and then upward directly demonstrates pronation and supination.

Answer:

• (A) moves the legs away from the midline and then toward the midline
• (B) tilts the chin down to touch the chest and then stretches the head back as far as it will go
• (C) turns the sole of the foot toward the midline and then away from the midline
• (D) turns the arms downward and then upward (Correct answer)