Which information is NOT typically documented after an extremity adjustment?

• A. Blood type
• B. Location and segment adjusted
• C. ROM before/after
• D. Technique used

Answer: (A)

Documentation after an extremity adjustment should capture the details that describe what was done and how the limb responded. The notes should specify exactly which joint or segment was treated, the technique or method used, and objective measures of function before and after the adjustment. Recording the location and segment adjusted ensures you know where the intervention occurred and can reproduce it if needed. Documenting ROM before and after provides a tangible metric of change and progress, helping to assess effectiveness and guide subsequent care. Noting the technique used documents the specific approach and method so others can understand or reproduce the treatment.

Blood type, on the other hand, doesn’t reflect the procedure performed or its immediate effects and isn’t part of a standard extremity adjustment note. It belongs in broader medical history or background information rather than the adjustment documentation.