The movement of both water and substances as a result of hydrostatic pressure is called:
a. active transport c. filtration
b. diffusion d. osmosis
C
Filtration is a process in which solvents and the substances dissolved in them are forced through cell membranes by hydrostatic pressure (i.e., the pressure the fluid exerts against the membrane).
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Which of the following psychosocial approaches for treating schizophrenia have been found to have lower relapse rates?
1. Learning is often affected negatively in schizophrenia, so there is not a need to educate clients about schizophrenia and relapse. 2. Setting high goals for clients serves as an incentive for clients to avoid relapse. 3. Weekly individual monitoring can help to identify and intervene with clients who are at risk for relapse. 4. Antipsychotic medications are effective in lowering relapse rates for all clients.
Which of the following factors is most important when establishing a fitness program for a person?
a. Current lifestyle b. Past exercise experiences c. Personal motivation d. Social status
The client is in the triage area of the Emergency Department when a client arrives complaining of chest and arm pain. The client also reports jaw pain, but states that the chest pain hurts more. The nurse observes the client rubbing his left arm
The nurse suspects what type of pain? 1. Phantom pain 2. Radiating pain 3. Intractable pain 4. Cutaneous pain
After being in labor for several hours with no progress, a patient is diagnosed with CPD (cephalopelvic disproportion), and must have a cesarean section. The patient is worried that she will not be able to have any future children vaginally
After sharing this information with her care provider, the nurse would anticipate that the patient would receive what type of incision? 1. Transverse 2. Suprapubic 3. Classic 4. Vertical