The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane is ____.
A. diffusion
B. drainage
C. osmosis
D. filtration
E. active transport
C. osmosis
Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane, such as a cell membrane.
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At what point during deep suctioning should negative pressure be applied?
a. Five seconds after resistance is met b. Ten seconds after insertion of the catheter c. After 1-cm withdrawal from the point of resistance d. After 2-cm withdrawal from the point of resistance
An insurance policy designed to pay fees not covered by conventional plans is a
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In military time, 4:30 p.m. would be recorded as ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A spontaneous breathing trial was initiated on an intubated, awake, and alert 70 kg (154 lb) patient. After 30 minutes on an FIO2 of 0.30, ABG results are as follows: pH 7.39, PaCO2 44 torr, PaO2 85 torr, and HCO3- 24 mEq/L. The patient's vital signs have remained stable throughout the trial. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?
A. Maintain current therapy. B. Initiate NPPV. C. Add 5 cm H2O CPAP. D. Extubate the patient.