In a giant squid axon, external stimulation opens some Na+ channels, allowing Na+ ions to move into the cell, which causes depolarization of the membrane. If depolarization passes the threshold -50 mV, ______ will be triggered to open.

The extracellular amorphous ground substance proteoglycans form a porous, hydrated gel that fills the extracellular space and resists crushing forces. This is because the glycosaminoglycan chains of proteoglycans contain ________ and ________ groups that bind large numbers of cations, which in turn bind a large number of water molecules.

Mineral oil is an example of a lubricant laxative that makes the fecal mass oily.

The glycocalyx, also called cell coat, mainly contains __________ ?

Laminins are extracellular glycoproteins that greatly influence cell’s potential for migration, growth, and differentiation by binding to ________. a. other extracellular matrix componentsb. cell surface receptorsc. cytoplasmic receptorsd. ribosomese. cytoskeleton

The TCA cycle is also called Krebs cycle, where the 2-carbon fragment of acetyl-CoA is added to ________ to make ________.

Based on the binding change mechanism, at the “loose” or L conformation, the catalytic site of ATP synthase ________.

Hand your scrap paper in before leaving the classroom.

Case Study Question #4: The nurse is admitting the client that just arrived at the ED who has the following assessment: B/P=92/50 RR=25 breaths/min. SPO2=92% Pulse=123 beats/min. Temp.=99.1F (32.2C) Respiratory: Coarse Rhonchi bi-lateral lower lobes, increased work of breathing, productive cough with copious sputum Neuro: A & O X 4, appears fatigued Pain: 6 (0-10 scale) with cough The nurse reassesses the client at the 2 hour mark and notes the following: B/P=88/48 RR=26 breaths/min. SPO2=91% Pulse=125 beats/min. Temp.=100.2F (38C) Respiratory: Coarse Rhonchi bi-lateral lower lobes, decreasing ability to cough and profound shortness of breath Neuro: Lethargy, Alert to person only Pain: moans with painful stimulus ABG: pH 7.30, CO2 50, HCO3 26, PaO2 60 Question: Which of the following priority actions should the nurse perform next? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is caring for the client with a left sided chest tube who is now experiencing manifestations of a tension pneumothorax. The nurse knows that a client with a chest tube is at the greatest risk for tension pneumothorax if which of the following scenarios is present?