In addition to cell boundaries, the plasma membrane also:

Which effect do bacterial genes have on human health?

Understanding osmolarity and tonicity helps assist you in understanding why intravenous fluids are administered.  The most common intravenous fluids patient receive is isotonic because:

Our genetic code in DNA provides the information necessary for building and maintaining the human body. However, _______ is the basis for our genetic code?

The human body’s microbiome evolves over a lifetime.  Which two (2) statements, describe ways the microbiome influences health and body function.

A patient with a pressure ulcer is being discharged home. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? A) “You can sit in the same position for long periods.”B) “Change your dressing every week.”C) “Make sure to inspect your skin daily for redness or breakdown.”D) “Avoid using pillows to relieve pressure.”

A nurse is applying a hydrocolloid dressing to a wound. What is the primary purpose of this type of dressing? A) To absorb excess drainageB) To keep the wound moist and promote healingC) To provide a barrier against infectionD) To debride necrotic tissue

A patient with diabetes has a non-healing wound. Which of the following factors is most likely contributing to the delayed healing? A) Increased physical activityB) High protein intakeC) Impaired circulationD) Adequate hydration

A nurse is assessing a patient’s wound that has granulation tissue. What does this finding indicate about the wound healing process? A) The wound is infectedB) The wound is in the inflammatory phaseC) The wound is healing and moving into the proliferative phaseD) The wound is undergoing necrosis

After removing the old wet-to-dry dressing, what should the nurse do next? A) Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxideB) Assess the wound for signs of infectionC) Apply the new dressing immediatelyD) Notify the healthcare provider