Your Patient Develops a Contracture as the Result of Hypertonicity

question 9

Multiple Choice

Your patient develops a contracture as the result of hypertonicity after a traumatic brain injury.This type of hip contracture is called a(n) :

• A) Arthrogenic contracture.
• B) Pseudomyostatic contracture.
• C) Fibrotic contracture.
• D) Myostatic contracture.

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Definitions:

Contactor

An electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, commonly used in motor control applications.

Start Pushbutton

A button that, when pressed, initiates the operation of a machine or device, commonly found in motor control circuits to start motors.

Control Circuit

An electrical circuit designed to control the operation of devices in a system, often through the use of relays, switches, and timers.

Momentary

Describes a brief, transient action, especially in the context of switches or signals, where the effect lasts only as long as the actuating force is applied.