Reaction rate of chemical reactions (such as digestion in the intestine) tends to increase with … 

Which of the following molecular movements occurs by simple diffusion/passive transport of the molecule across the plasma (cell) membrane? 

Which of the following structures would be too small to be seen through a light microscope, as in a classroom lab?   (Think of what structures you can see on the slides you’ve seen in the PowerPoints.)

Which of the following situations describes a situation where one or more cells would be out of homeostasis?   (Which of the following situations is not normal for that individual, at that stage of his/her life?)

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about organs?

You work in a busy family practice.  The phlebotomist comes to draw blood from the sick patient in your exam room.  You know that the needle will go through what layers (from superficial to deep), before blood starts to fill the syringe? 

When observing a patient’s verbal and nonverbal communication, the nurse notices a difference between the two. What action should the nurse take in this situation?

The student is late for his appointment and has rushed across campus to the health clinic. How should the nurse proceed?

An adult male patient is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states that he is “very anxious” about the physical examination. What steps can the nurse take to make him more comfortable?

A healthy 45-year-old male patient arrives in the emergency department by ambulance after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The patient’s left leg is swollen and deformed, and the patient is complaining of leg pain. Which of the following data will be an expected finding?