The composition of IV fluid is important. If the IV fluid is _____________ to the blood cells, the cells will lose water and shrivel up. If the IV fluid is _____________ to the blood cells, the cells will gain water, swell and burst.

Eukaryotic cells-

A cell has many molecules and structures, including the following: proteins, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and mitochondria, but no cell walls.  This could be a cell from what kind of organism?

Some diseases, such as Tay-Sachs, are caused by defects in the breakdown of cellular components. Which organelle could be defective with such a disease?

Which statement most accurately describes the interaction between ER, ribosomes and Golgi bodies in the export of protein from the cell?

Facilitated diffusion across a biological membrane requires ______ and moves a substance ______ its concentration gradient.

A cell has many molecules and structures, including the following:  proteins, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, cell wall, and chloroplast.  This could be a cell from what kind of organism?

Nurse Kelly is caring for Ms. Garcia following a coronary artery bypass graft. Which assessment finding in the immediate postoperative period should be most concerning to Nurse Kelly.

A client is receiving digoxin, and the pulse range is normally 70 to 76 bpm. After assessing the apical pulse for 1 minute and finding it to be 60 bpm, the nurse should do what first?

A 40-year-old patient is recovering from an exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis. As the patient prepares for discharge, the patient makes several statements to Nurse Amelia.  Which statement should be concerning to Nurse Amelia because it could inhibit the patient’s ability to accomplish the developmental task of middle adulthood?