Capillary tube - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces? How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? - ANSWER Starling's Law describes how fluids move across the capillary membrane. There are two major opposing forces that act to balance each other, hydrostatic pressure (pushing water out of the capillaries) and osmotic pressure (including oncontic pressure, which pushes fluid into the capillaries). Both electrolytes and proteins (oncontic pressure) in the blood affe...

ATI PEDS PROCTORED EXAM PACK Level 3 93.3% 1) A nurse is preparing to apply lidocaine and prilocaine cream to a child prior to the insertion of an IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. Wash the site with alcohol prior to applying the cream b. Gently rub the cream into the skin (never) c. Apply the cream 1 hr. before the procedure d. Avoid removing the cream prior to the procedure. 2) A nurse is caring for an infant who has Patent ductus arterio...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 23: Urogenital System Infections * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. What is a glomerulus? A. a capillary bed that contacts a nephron* B. a connecting duct in the urinary system C. a part of the urinary bladder D. the part of the nephron that drains into the ureter 2. Urine leaves the urinary bladder through which structure? A. collecting duct B. meatus C. ureter D. urethra* 3. What tube(s) in the male reproductive system transfer(s) sp...

Exam 3: BSC2086/ BSC 2086 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Anatomy and Physiology II Complete Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: Aneurysm Answer: •A bulge in an arterial wall •Is caused by weak spot in elastic fibers •Pressure may rupture vessel if elastic component fails Q: Stroke Answer: aneurysm in brain Q: Capillaries are... Answer: •Smallest vessels with thin walls •Microscopic capillary networks permeate all active tissues Q: Capil...

ATI Detailed Answer Key Student Success.N4581 Airway. Chest Tube Mgmt QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE 1. A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Check the tubing connections for leaks. Rationale: This action is used to determine why a water seal chamber has continuous bubbling, not slow, steady bubbling. B. Check ...

Relias ED RN A, Complete Test Fall 2023 What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. Th...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...

AHA PALS Practice exam Questions and Answers 100% accurate 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the b...

First piece of PPE that should be removed GLOVES Which of the following should be collected first when taking a dermal sample? Lavender Top How long after a patient has taken an oral medication should blood be drawn for peak level of the medication? 2 hours What should be done if vein collapsed half way through collecting blood from a patient for donation? use a new collection bag to draw a new unit of blood If a patient has a right side mastectomy ..... use medi...

TEST BANK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (4TH EDITION BY PORTH) CONTENTS Chapter 01 - Cell Structure and Function .......................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02 - Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging .......................................................................................... 7 Chapter 03 - Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and Fever ..............................................