Electrolyte Movement Mechanisms Quiz

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What measures the total milliosmoles of solute per unit of total volume of solution?

Hydrostatic pressure

Osmolarity (correct)

Electrical gradient

Isotonicity

Which process moves molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration and does not require energy?

Electrical gradient movement

Active transport

Facilitated diffusion (correct)

Osmosis

In which type of solution are the solutes less concentrated than they are in cells?

Facilitated diffusion

Hypotonic (correct)

Hypertonic

Isotonic

What is the abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid known as?

Second spacing Signup and view all the answers

When a cell is in a hypertonic solution, what happens to the cell?

It shrinks Signup and view all the answers

What causes fluid to be shifted abnormally from one compartment to another, leading to conditions like dehydration or edema?

Altered pressures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the College of Nurses of Ontario?

Setting entry-to-practice requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of self-regulation for the nursing profession?

It acknowledges the profession's capability to regulate itself Signup and view all the answers

What legislation governs the scope of practice, entry-to-practice regulations, and professional misconduct for nurses in Ontario?

Nursing Act, 1991 Signup and view all the answers

What do the professional standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario cover?

Accountability, competence, ethics, knowledge, and professional relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nurses in relation to controlled acts authorized to nurses?

Assessing the need for controlled acts Signup and view all the answers

How are the roles of RNs/RPNs evaluated?

Based on client complexity, predictability, and risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of nurses when working with unregulated health care providers (UCPs)?

Consulting with UCPs before delegating tasks Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses consider in assessments and treatments based on the social determinants of health?

Social factors influencing health access Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CNO Quality Assurance Program?

To ensure nurses maintain competence and quality improvement Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses do if they are not comfortable or skilled in performing certain nursing tasks?

Consider legal implications and consult when necessary Signup and view all the answers

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