What is the step after completing the PROM repetition and goniometer alignment?

• A. Explain ROM test to patient and obtain consent
• B. Establish a zero-degree starting point
• C. Return extremity to resting position
• D. Document the ROM

Answer: (C)

After you finish PROM repetition and align the goniometer, return the limb to its resting position. Restoring the joint to neutral prevents holding it at an end range, protects the patient from unnecessary stretch or discomfort, and sets a clear baseline for any subsequent steps (such as documenting the ROM). The earlier steps are done to prepare and measure, while describing or documenting the ROM typically follows after you’ve returned to resting.