NUR 2206 EXAM 14
1. isotonic
Answer
muscle shortening & active movement, ex
bending arm no weight
2. isometric
Answer
muscle contraction without shortening, ex
tightening glute muscles
3. isokinetic
Answer
muscle contraction with resistance, ex
bicep curl, bending with weight
4. atelectasis
Answer
alveoli collapse / shrivel up, decrease oxygenation in bloodstream, diffusion issues
5. pneumonia
Answer
secretions pooling in lungs, get infected, hear crackles
6. contractures
Answer
shortening of muscle or tendon, ex
arm curling in, foot drop
7. urinary stasis
Answer
urine sits in bladder, more prone to kidney stones & UTI