Question

A nurse practitioner assesses a patient's movement in his left hand after a cast is removed. the nurse asks the patient to turn his wrist so the palm of his hand is facing up. this movement is known as: pronation. eversion. supination. extension.

Answer 1

This movement is known as SUPINATION. Supination refers to the movement of the hand and forearm in such a way that the palm faces upward or forward. In human anatomy, there is a broad muscle in the posterior compartment of the forearm, it is called supinator. Its function is to supinate the forearm.

Answer 2

This movement is known as supination in other words where the rotation of the lower arm and wrist is made so that the palm is facing upward. If the patient can do this with no problem after the cast is removed, then it is a good sign that the lower arm and wrist are healed.